Marleston, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MarlestonAdelaide, South Australia |
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Looking north along South Road, Marleston is to the west.
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| Postcode(s) | 5033 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of West Torrens | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Badcoe | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
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Marleston is a suburb located in Adelaide, South Australia. It's part of the City of West Torrens area. In 2021, about 1,950 people called Marleston home.
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Marleston's Early Days
The first European settler in this area was a man named Donald McLean. In 1837, he chose a large piece of land, about 80 acres, which was originally part of Hilton.
McLean and his family worked hard, planting 20 acres of wheat. In 1838, they harvested the very first wheat crop in South Australia! This was a big moment for farming in the region.
How Marleston Grew
Later, in the 1860s, McLean's property was divided into smaller sections. In 1874, John Marles bought one of these sections. He then divided it even further in 1879. This is how the area eventually got its name, Marleston.
After World War I, many soldiers returned home and needed places to live. This led to a big increase in house building. A town planner named Charles Reade helped landowners work together. They developed an area called Galway Gardens. This new development was planned using "garden suburb" ideas, which meant lots of green spaces and a pleasant environment.
Who Lives in Marleston?
The 2021 Census, done by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, counted 1,950 people living in Marleston. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (50.8%), and 49.0% were male.
Where People Come From
Most people living in Marleston (58.5%) were born in Australia. However, many residents have family roots from all over the world!
Other common birthplaces include India (7.6%), China (4.4%), Nepal (2.8%), England (2.6%), and Greece (2.3%). A small number of residents (1.3%) are also of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Beliefs and Religions
When it comes to religion, many people in Marleston (37.1%) said they didn't have a religious belief. For those who do, the most common religions are Catholic (17.0%), Hinduism (7.1%), and Eastern Orthodox (6.9%).
