SA · Norwood Payneham and St Peters Council
Marryatville, SA, 5068
Current weather
11.2°CThunderstorm
87% humidity · 20.3 km/h wind · 12.9° / 10.2° today · 27.9 mm rain
Desirability index
73.6/100
How this score is calculated#86 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Marryatville is a small locality in the Norwood Payneham and St Peters area, home to around 648 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 22 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 34.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $700 (flats $715, houses $650), median house prices near $1,880,000 (up 11% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 5 public transport stops within the suburb, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 648
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,757
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 24 of 284
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 56.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 15 / 143 / 17
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $715
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $650
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $700
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,880,000
- Median price change
- +10.8%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 22
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 19
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 34
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 216 residents
- State safety percentile
- 49.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 39
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault2
- Other Property Damage And Environmental3
- Other Theft11
- Sct - Residence2
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,109
- Instrumental Music Marryatville High School170 Kensington RoadSupport Services
- Loreto CollegeCombined · ICSEA 1098
- Marryatville High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 1120
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 149 Portrush Rd - East side
- Stop 7 Kensington Rd - South side
- Stop 8 Kensington Rd - South side
- Stop 9 Kensington Rd - South side
- Stop School Marryatville High School Kensington Rd
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
46 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Verandah consisting of three Cantaports316 PORTRUSH RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Under Assessment
May 2026
- Construction of a two-storey dwelling addition and an ancillary carport34 DUDLEY RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Under Assessment
- Split system air conditioning unit to a local heritage place9 THE CRESCENT MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Under Assessment
February 2026
- Installation of one shade structure and one shade sail.316 -322 PORTRUSH RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
January 2026
- Repairs to a State Heritage Place including internal repairs to heritage painting of ornamental details and repair and remediation of external timber soffit and associated elementsLOT 507 PORTRUSH RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Building alterations, including reroofing, partial demolition of existing building, and construction of a carport15 DUDLEY RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
September 2025
- Building alterations, and construction of a verandah30 HACKETT TCE MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Under Assessment
August 2025
- Alterations to 'The Square' building and internal alterations to the 'St Omer' building (educational establishment)316 -322 PORTRUSH RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068;LOT 507 PORTRUSH RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
- Carport12 TALBOT GR MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
- Removal of a regulated Swamp Mallet tree (Eucalyptus spathulata)212 KENSINGTON RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
February 2025
- Front fencing associated with a Local Heritage Place9 THE CRESCENT MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
January 2025
- Repair work to roof of dwelling, replacement of roof covering - tiles to metal sheets3 TALBOT GR MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
2024· 10 proposals
November 2024
- Construction of a storage/workshop building and vehicle parking area associated with an existing educational establishment, together with associated fencing and retaining1 TALBOT GR MARRYATVILLE SA 5068;LOT 507 PORTRUSH RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Under Assessment
October 2024
- Internal fitout refurbishment & services upgrade of 3 classrooms within St. Omer building316 -322 PORTRUSH RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
- Semi-enclosed verandah34 HACKETT TCE MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
- Verandah4 HACKETT TCE MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
- Repair work to dwelling & associated ancillary structures, replacement verandah and outbuilding5 TALBOT GR MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
August 2024
- Partial change of use to include a café associated with a place of worship146 KENSINGTON RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
July 2024
- Spa pool with associated safety barriers142 KENSINGTON RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Under Assessment
June 2024
- Alteration to freestanding advertisement - height increase to incorporate LED screenLOT 507 PORTRUSH RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
May 2024
- Pruning of a significant tree (Eucalyptus camaldulensis)10A CLAPTON RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068;UNIT 3 12A CLAPTON RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
February 2024
- Advertisement above verandah canopy230-236 KENSINGTON RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
2023· 6 proposals
August 2023
- Rear Verandah3 TALBOT GR MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
July 2023
- Internal shop refurbishment230-236 KENSINGTON RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence10 TALBOT GR MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
April 2023
- Fencing in corner cut-off1 BURWASH RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing carports11-13 HACKETT TCE MARRYATVILLE SA 5068;4 HACKETT TCE MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
February 2023
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling, including the construction of a carport, a verandah and a deck, and the conversion of an existing outbuilding to ancillary accommodation142 KENSINGTON RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
2022· 10 proposals
December 2022
- Deck ancillary to an educational establishment316-322 PORTRUSH RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to an existing dwelling and construction of a carport13 TALBOT GR MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
- Repair work to Consulting Rooms (Local Heritage Place)202 KENSINGTON RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
- Two-storey alterations to existing building comprising partial demolition of rear toilet building, internal building work, construction of a new lift and stairwell, and the construction of a dwelling on the second storey (including a mezzanine level)238-240 KENSINGTON RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
August 2022
- Single storey dwelling addition at rear, including alfresco area23 HACKETT TCE MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Under Assessment
- alterations to the top 2 levels of the Mary Ward Middle School Building, including new fitout and enclosure of the balconies.LOT 507 PORTRUSH RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
April 2022
- Upper level addition24 HACKETT TCE MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
- Rendered boundary fencing including pedestrian entry gate and motorised double-entry car gate1A THE CRESCENT MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
March 2022
- Rear verandah32 DUDLEY RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
January 2022
- Internal alternation and construction of a verendah24 HACKETT TCE MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
2021· 7 proposals
October 2021
- Replace existing windows with new glazed doors within educational establishmentLOT 507 PORTRUSH RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
August 2021
- Internal alterations to an existing two-storey dwelling (Local Heritage Place) and the construction of an internal lightweight fence (adjacent the northern side of the front yard area)6 DUDLEY RD MARRYATVILLE SA 5068Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
9 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 149 Portrush Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 7 Kensington Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 8 Kensington Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 9 Kensington Road - South sideBus stop
- Ampol WoolworthsPetrol station
220-224 Kensington Road
- St Matthew's ChurchPlace of worship
- Marryatville Pizza PanRestaurant
306 Kensington Road
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 73.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #86 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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