South Australia · Suburb Profile

Marama SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Marama, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Marama SA is 51 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marama is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Marama has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Marama has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marama is $4,000.

There were 1 recorded offences in Marama in 2023-24, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Marama Population

residents (Census 2021)

Marama Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$450/wk

$23,400 per year

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Median Rent

$0/wk

$0 per month

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$4,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Marama Demographics

Gender Split

Male 67.4% (31) Female 32.6% (15)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

51 people · 384.8 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,375

Family income/wk

Marama Age Distribution

15-19

35-39

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Marama Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

82.4% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

17.6% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Marama Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Marama Religion

Not stated

29.3%

Christian (other)

26.8%

No Religion

19.5%

Catholic

14.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marama Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

46.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

26.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Marama Employment

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Employed full-time

38.7% 12 people

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Employed part-time

9.7% 3 people

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Not in labour force

51.6% 16 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Marama Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Marama Occupation

Managers

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Marama Field of Study

Engineering

33.3%

Agriculture & Environment

33.3%

Health

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Marama Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marama Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

37.5%

$4,000+/wk

62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Marama Marital Status

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Married

52.2% 24

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Divorced

8.7% 4

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Widowed

8.7% 4

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Never married

30.4% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marama Ancestry

Australian

58.3%

English

27.1%

German

8.3%

Filipino

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marama School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Marama Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

6.6% 5

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No need for assistance

93.4% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Marama Volunteering

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Volunteer

26.5% 9

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Not a volunteer

73.5% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marama How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Marama Car Ownership

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

46.7%

4+ vehicles

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Marama Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

71.4%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Marama Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

0.0%

moved in the last 5 years

50.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marama Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marama Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Marama Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

18.2%

$1-$149/wk

18.2%

$400-$499/wk

18.2%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.6%

$3,500+/wk

18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marama Family Structure

One parent — no children under 15

51.9%

Couple — no children

29.6%

Couple — children under 15

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marama Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.9% 7

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Did not provide

81.1% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marama When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Marama Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

12.9%

5–14 hours

45.2%

Did not do domestic work

41.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Marama Household Size

1 person

21.1%

2 persons

63.2%

3 persons

15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marama Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Marama Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2022

2023

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Marama Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,124/wk

Median Rent $0/wk

Rent-to-Income 0.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Marama

Your weekly income

≈ $4,871/month

Median rent $0/wk

Left after rent $1,124/wk

Rent share —

Marama vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Chapman Bore

Pop: 26 Income: $389/wk Rent: $230/wk

Charra

Pop: 26 Income: $1,125/wk

Mambray Creek

Pop: 26 Income: $1,124/wk Rent: $169/wk

Muloorina

Pop: 26 Income: $900/wk Rent: $85/wk

Nepabunna

Pop: 26 Income: $325/wk Rent: $100/wk

The Gap (SA)

Pop: 26 Income: $725/wk Rent: $300/wk

Compare Marama

Marama vs Chapman Bore →Marama vs Charra →Marama vs Mambray Creek →Marama vs Muloorina →

Frequently Asked Questions About Marama

What is the population of Marama SA?

The population of Marama SA is 51 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Marama?

The median personal income in Marama SA is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $1,124 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Marama?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marama SA is $4,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marama?

The median age in Marama SA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marama a good suburb to live in?

Marama is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 51.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40824. All dollar figures in AUD.