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Marleston vs Richmond

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 0.8 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

MarlestonRichmond
Active102
Safety3545
Wealth2925
Value4936
Parks44
Cafés2874
Transit9831
Green space2814
Active & healthy2829
Schools nearby (OSM)2891
Median rent$290/wk $300/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$1,065,000$1,345,000
House sales this quarter510
Population1,9503,474
Full profile Marleston in full Richmond in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Marleston safer than Richmond?

Richmond scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Marleston or Richmond?

Marleston has the lower median house price of the two ($1,065,000 vs $1,345,000).

Should I live in Marleston or Richmond?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Marleston or Richmond.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →