Marion Bay SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Marion Bay SA is 210 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marion Bay is $539 per week ($28,028 per year). Median rent in Marion Bay is $200 per week ($867 per month). Marion Bay has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Marion Bay has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marion Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marion Bay is $867.

There were 4 recorded offences in Marion Bay in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Marion Bay Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Marion Bay Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$539/wk
$28,028 per year
#7844 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Marion Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (112) Female 46.4% (97)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
210 people · 300.3 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

Marion Bay Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Marion Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 46 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 23 dwellings

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

Marion Bay Country of Birth

Australia
96.7%
England
3.3%

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

Marion Bay Religion

No Religion
59.7%
Not stated
13.9%
Catholic
11.9%
Uniting Church
5.0%
Anglican
4.0%
Lutheran
2.0%
SB OSB NRA OSB
2.0%
Buddhism
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marion Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
31.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.9%

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

Marion Bay Employment

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Employed full-time
21.1% 32 people
Employed part-time
31.6% 48 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.0% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
45.4% 69 people

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

Marion Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.7%
Bachelor Degree
10.6%
Certificate I/II
9.1%
Postgraduate Degree
7.6%

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

Marion Bay Occupation

Labourers
17.9%
Professionals
16.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.1%
Managers
14.3%
Clerical & Administrative
10.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.9%
Community & Personal Service
8.9%
Sales Workers
7.1%

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

Marion Bay Field of Study

Engineering
28.9%
Management & Commerce
28.9%
Society & Culture
18.4%
Architecture & Building
7.9%
Health
7.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.9%

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

Marion Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marion Bay Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
4.9%
$300-$399/wk
9.9%
$400-$499/wk
12.3%
$500-$649/wk
7.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
17.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Marion Bay Marital Status

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Married
39.8% 72
↔️
Separated
4.4% 8
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Divorced
16.0% 29
🕊️
Widowed
5.0% 9
👤
Never married
34.8% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marion Bay Ancestry

English
35.0%
Australian
32.1%
Irish
11.9%
Scottish
8.2%
Other
5.8%
German
3.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.5%
Polish
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marion Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
30.0%
Pre-school
20.0%

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

Marion Bay Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.0% 22
No need for assistance
94.0% 347

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

Marion Bay Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
25.6% 40
Not a volunteer
74.4% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marion Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.8%
$300-$449/mo
14.7%
$450-$599/mo
11.8%
$600-$799/mo
17.6%
$800-$999/mo
14.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Marion Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
64.6%
Did not go to work
12.3%
Walked only
10.8%
Bicycle
7.7%
Other
4.6%

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

Marion Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle
38.5%
2 vehicles
42.3%
3 vehicles
12.8%
4+ vehicles
6.4%

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

Marion Bay Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
20.8%
3 bedrooms
49.4%
4 bedrooms
26.0%
5 bedrooms
3.9%

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

Marion Bay Population Mobility

20.4%
moved in the last year
33.1%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marion Bay Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
362
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marion Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
18
Mental health
10
Cancer
9
Diabetes
6
Heart disease
5
Asthma
4
Kidney disease
3
Stroke
3

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

Marion Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
8.4%
$300-$399/wk
10.1%
$400-$499/wk
9.2%
$500-$649/wk
7.6%
$650-$799/wk
9.2%
$800-$999/wk
15.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marion Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children
43.7%
Couple — children under 15
37.0%
One parent — children under 15
10.1%
One parent — no children under 15
9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marion Bay Military Service

🏅
Previously served
1.9% 3
👤
Never served
98.1% 152

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Marion Bay Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.0% 23
Did not provide
85.0% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marion Bay Children Ever Born

No children
46.5%
1 child
7.0%
2 children
39.5%
3 children
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Marion Bay When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
8
1961–1970
5
1971–1980
5

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

Marion Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5–14 hours
31.0%
15–29 hours
19.6%
30+ hours
14.6%
Did not do domestic work
15.8%

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

Marion Bay Household Size

1 person
42.5%
2 persons
45.0%
3 persons
3.8%
4 persons
5.0%
5 persons
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marion Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address
144
Moved from SA
17
Moved — same area (SA2)
8
Moved from VIC
5
Moved from QLD
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Marion Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Marion Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
2
Fraud
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Marion Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $838/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.9%

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

If you earn X in Marion Bay

≈ $3,631/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $638/wk
Rent share 23.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Marion Bay vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marion Bay

What is the population of Marion Bay SA?

The population of Marion Bay SA is 210 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Marion Bay is ranked #6,834 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marion Bay?

The median personal income in Marion Bay SA is $539 per week, or $28,028 per year.The median household income is $838 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.Marion Bay is ranked #7,844 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marion Bay?

Median rent in Marion Bay SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 23.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Marion Bay ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marion Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marion Bay SA is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marion Bay?

The median age in Marion Bay SA is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marion Bay a good suburb to live in?

Marion Bay is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 210.The median income is $539/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40831. All dollar figures in AUD.