Overall score
Brooklyn Park
41.3/100
Marleston
43.0/100
Brooklyn Park vs Marleston, SA Suburb Comparison
Marleston for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Brooklyn ParkMarleston
Crime rate
Brooklyn Park
57.5 / 1k
Marleston
55.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brooklyn Park
140
Marleston
132
Population
Brooklyn Park
5,040
Marleston
1,950
Metric leadBrooklyn Park 4Marleston 53 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Brooklyn Park | Marleston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.3/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 57.2/100 | 68.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.5 / 1k | 55.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 13 |
| Walkability | 67.5/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 140 | 132 |
| Planning activity | 53 | 34 |
| Green cover | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Population | 5,040 | 1,950 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Brooklyn Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Marleston is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Brooklyn Park is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Marleston answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space. Brooklyn Park generally means more sought-after housing, while Marleston leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Brooklyn Park suits investors more clearly, whereas Marleston is the stronger match for retirees, families, and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.