South Australia · Suburb Profile
Marla SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Marla, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Marla SA is 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marla is $1,075 per week ($55,900 per year). Median rent in Marla is $113 per week ($490 per month). Marla has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Marla has a population density of 13.1 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marla is $1,000.
There were 14 recorded offences in Marla in 2025-26, a rate of 368 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (9 offences).
Marla Map
Marla Population
Marla Median Income & Rent
Marla Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Marla Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Marla Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Marla Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Marla Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Marla Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Marla Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Marla Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Marla Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Marla Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Marla Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Marla Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Marla Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Marla Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Marla How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Marla Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Marla Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Marla Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Marla Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Marla Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Marla Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Marla Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Marla Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Marla Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Marla Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Marla When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Marla Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Marla Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Marla Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Marla Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 14 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Marla Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Marla vs State & National Average
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marla
What is the population of Marla SA?
The population of Marla SA is 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.1 people per km².
What is the median income in Marla?
The median personal income in Marla SA is $1,075 per week, or $55,900 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.
How much is rent in Marla?
Median rent in Marla SA is $113 per week ($490 per month).Rent represents 8.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Marla?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marla SA is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Marla?
The median age in Marla SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Marla a good suburb to live in?
Marla is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 38.The median income is $1,075/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.2% 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: 40834. All dollar figures in AUD.