Overall score
Firle
52.5/100
Marden
50.2/100
Firle vs Marden, SA Suburb Comparison
Marden for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FirleMarden
Crime rate
Firle
94.4 / 1k
Marden
64.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Firle
86
Marden
87
Population
Firle
1,508
Marden
2,645
Metric leadFirle 4Marden 52 tiedacross 11 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 | Firle | Marden |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.5/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.4/100 | 65.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.4 / 1k | 64.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 13 | 12 |
| Walkability | 89.5/100 | 62.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 86 | 87 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 35 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 14.1% |
| Population | 1,508 | 2,645 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Firle is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap, while Marden is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Firle tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook, while Marden stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Firle if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Marden for investors 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.