Overall score
Marden
50.2/100
Stepney
56.4/100
Marden vs Stepney, SA Suburb Comparison
Marden for families and investment; Stepney for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MardenStepney
Crime rate
Marden
64.6 / 1k
Stepney
103.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marden
87
Stepney
169
Population
Marden
2,645
Stepney
942
Metric leadMarden 6Stepney 51 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 | Marden | Stepney |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.2/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.9/100 | 64.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 64.6 / 1k | 103.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 7 |
| Walkability | 62.0/100 | 78.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 87 | 169 |
| Planning activity | 35 | 32 |
| Green cover | 14.1% | 0.3% |
| Population | 2,645 | 942 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Marden is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Stepney is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Marden tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Stepney stands out for housing affordability, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Marden the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Stepney.
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.