Marion, SA: suburb profile

The population of Marion SA is 4,101 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marion is $659 per week ($34,268 per year). Median rent in Marion is $355 per week ($1,538 per month). Marion has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Marion has a population density of 2,046 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marion is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marion is $1,712.

There were 123 recorded offences in Marion in 2025-26, a rate of 30 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (71 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Marion Population

4,101 residents at the 2021 Census.

Marion Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$659/wk

$34,268 per year

Ranked 6,165 of 14,663

Median Rent

$355/wk

$1,538 per month

Ranked 3,058 of 14,663

Median Age

43years

5 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,712/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Marion Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.0% (1,930) Female 53.0% (2,173)

Population Density

2,046

people per km²

4,101 people · 2.0 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,850

Family income/wk

Marion 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

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Marion Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Marion, 53.2% are owned outright and 46.8% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

53.2%

Owned with mortgage

46.8%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
India
China
Greece
Iran
Germany
Hong Kong
Cambodia

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

Marion Religion

No religion

40.0%

Catholic

16.1%

Anglican

8.0%

Uniting Church

7.1%

Not stated

5.1%

Hinduism

4.4%

Christian (other)

3.4%

Baptist

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Marion Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Nepali
Mandarin
Punjabi
Cantonese
Greek
Italian

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Marion Employment

Employed full-time

29.1% 970 people

Employed part-time

21.5% 716 people

Unemployed

2.7% 90 people

Not in labour force

46.7% 1,558 people

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

Marion Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

36.7%

Certificate III/IV

25.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.7%

Postgraduate Degree

12.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.2%

Certificate I/II

2.0%

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

Marion Occupation

Professionals

36.5%

Community & Personal Service

17.6%

Managers

10.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

10.7%

Clerical & Administrative

10.6%

Labourers

5.2%

Sales Workers

5.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.6%

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

Marion Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.8%

Health

17.8%

Society & Culture

15.3%

Engineering

12.5%

Education

9.4%

Creative Arts

5.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.2%

Architecture & Building

5.2%

Information Technology

4.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.8%

Agriculture & Environment

1.9%

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

Marion Dwelling Types

Separate house

68.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

27.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marion Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.6%

$400-$499/wk

9.4%

$500-$649/wk

6.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

6.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.5%

$4,000+/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Marion Marital Status

Married

43.9% 1,579

Separated

2.5% 89

Divorced

8.3% 300

Widowed

10.4% 375

Never married

34.9% 1,254

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Marion Ancestry

English

37.9%

Australian

30.9%

Scottish

8.6%

Irish

8.3%

German

6.6%

Chinese

6.1%

Italian

4.1%

Indian

3.0%

Filipino

2.0%

Greek

2.0%

Australian Aboriginal

1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Marion School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

22.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

20.8%

Secondary — Government

15.5%

Vocational Education

12.7%

Pre-school

7.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.0%

Secondary — Catholic

6.8%

Primary — Catholic

6.5%

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

Marion Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

9.2%

No need for assistance

90.8%

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

Marion Volunteering

Volunteer

17.8% 611

Not a volunteer

82.2% 2,821

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Marion Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.8%

$300-$449/mo

2.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.9%

$600-$799/mo

6.0%

$800-$999/mo

4.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Marion How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.2%

Did not go to work

12.9%

Car (passenger)

4.9%

Bus

4.7%

Train

4.0%

Walked only

2.7%

Bicycle

1.3%

Tram/Light Rail

0.5%

Other

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

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

Marion Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.5%

1 vehicle

43.4%

2 vehicles

34.1%

3 vehicles

9.1%

4+ vehicles

3.9%

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

Marion Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.9%

2 bedrooms

19.2%

3 bedrooms

56.9%

4 bedrooms

16.0%

5 bedrooms

2.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

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

Marion Population Mobility

14.9%

moved in the last year

42.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Marion Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marion Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

393

Arthritis

163

Heart disease

141

Diabetes

122

Asthma

121

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Marion Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.0%

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Marion Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.6%

Couple — no children

32.8%

Couple — no children under 15

19.2%

One parent — no children under 15

7.5%

One parent — children under 15

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Marion Military Service

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 4

Previously served

3.4% 118

Never served

96.5% 3,326

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Marion Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

12.8% 438

Did not provide

87.2% 2,986

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marion Children Ever Born

No children

36.8%

1 child

14.1%

2 children

31.2%

3 children

13.5%

4 children

3.2%

5+ children

1.1%

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

Marion When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

107

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

264

2011–2015

185

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Marion Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.2%

5–14 hours

28.4%

15–29 hours

12.8%

30+ hours

8.0%

Did not do domestic work

27.7%

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

Marion Household Size

1 person

33.0%

2 persons

33.6%

3 persons

15.2%

4 persons

11.9%

5 persons

4.8%

6+ persons

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Marion Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,331

Moved from SA

403

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

Moved from WA

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

Marion Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.1%

Step family — no other children

6.0%

Blended family — no other children

1.9%

Step family — other children present

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Marion Crime Statistics

123 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Assault

Other Against Person

Fraud

Robbery

Total offences by year

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Marion Schools

schools nearby

government

1059

avg ICSEA score

8,401

total students

Dara School Independent

Combined · R-10 · 93 students

1176

ICSEA

Westminster School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,401 students

1139

ICSEA

Paringa Park Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 515 students

1101

ICSEA

Australian Science and Mathematics School Government

Secondary · 10-12 · 419 students

1101

ICSEA

Edwardstown Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 512 students

1098

ICSEA

Sunrise Christian School Marion Independent

Combined · R-9 · 320 students

1090

ICSEA

Stella Maris Parish School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 429 students

1086

ICSEA

St Bernadette's School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 205 students

1085

ICSEA

Christ the King School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 179 students

1079

ICSEA

Brighton Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 726 students

1077

ICSEA

Our Lady of Grace School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 225 students

1075

ICSEA

Suneden Specialist School Independent

Combined · U · 72 students

1065

ICSEA

Seaview High School Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,377 students

1038

ICSEA

Clovelly Park Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 222 students

1038

ICSEA

Kilparrin Teaching and Assessment School and Services Government

Combined · U · 34 students

1035

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 25 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Marion, with a map

Marion Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,366/wk

Median rent $355/wk

Rent to income 26.0%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Marion against your income

Your weekly income

About $5,919 a month

Median rent $355/wk

Left after rent $1,011/wk

Rent share 26.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Risdon Park

Income: $577/wk Rent: $180/wk $175/wk less rent

Keith

Income: $746/wk Rent: $180/wk $175/wk less rent

Port Pirie South

Income: $616/wk Rent: $200/wk $155/wk less rent

Queenstown (SA)

Income: $623/wk Rent: $270/wk $85/wk less rent

Lobethal

Income: $759/wk Rent: $310/wk $45/wk less rent

Ridgehaven

Income: $688/wk Rent: $320/wk $35/wk less rent

Birdwood (SA)

Income: $776/wk Rent: $320/wk $35/wk less rent

Glenside

Income: $761/wk Rent: $326/wk $29/wk less rent

Marion vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Marion is $659 a week, 13% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 494th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $355 a week, $55 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 26.0% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 43, the same age as in the typical SA suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Marion	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$659/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,366/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$355/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,712/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	43	43	42
Rent share of household income	26.0%	19.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Marion

The closest suburb to Marion is Mitchell Park (SA), 0.8 km away.

Mitchell Park (SA)

0.8 km away · income $635/wk · rent $278/wk

Oaklands Park

0.8 km away · income $648/wk · rent $300/wk

Warradale

1.6 km away · income $854/wk · rent $380/wk

Clovelly Park

1.8 km away · income $755/wk · rent $358/wk

Sturt (SA)

1.8 km away · income $635/wk · rent $295/wk

Park Holme

1.9 km away · income $702/wk · rent $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marion

What is the population of Marion SA?

The population of Marion SA is 4,101 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2,046 people per km².Marion is ranked #1,871 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marion?

The median personal income in Marion SA is $659 per week, or $34,268 per year.The median household income is $1,366 per week.Family income is $1,850 per week.Marion is ranked #6,165 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marion?

Median rent in Marion SA is $355 per week ($1,538 per month).Rent represents 26.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.Marion ranks #3,058 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marion?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marion SA is $1,712. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marion?

The median age in Marion SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marion a good suburb to live in?

Marion is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 4,101.The median income is $659/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.0% 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: 40830. All dollar figures in AUD.