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).

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Marla Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Marla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,075/wk
$55,900 per year
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Median Rent
$113/wk
$490 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg household size: 1.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Marla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (22) Female 51.1% (23)

Population Density

13.1
people per km²
38 people · 2.9 km²

Households

1.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
Family income/wk

Marla Age Distribution

0-4
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Marla Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Marla Religion

No Religion
34.2%
Catholic
28.9%
Uniting Church
18.4%
Not stated
18.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
85.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.3%

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

Marla Employment

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Employed full-time
79.3% 23 people
Employed part-time
10.3% 3 people
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Not in labour force
10.3% 3 people

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

Marla Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
53.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.1%
Certificate III/IV
23.1%

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

Marla Occupation

Professionals
35.3%
Managers
23.5%
Community & Personal Service
23.5%
Labourers
17.6%

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

Marla Field of Study

Engineering
66.7%
Health
33.3%

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

Marla Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marla Marital Status

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Married
37.5% 15
↔️
Separated
10.0% 4
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Divorced
15.0% 6
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Never married
37.5% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marla Ancestry

Australian
19.5%
Irish
19.5%
English
17.1%
Italian
14.6%
Filipino
12.2%
Other
9.8%
Scottish
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marla Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 71

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

Marla Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.7% 5
Not a volunteer
83.3% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marla How People Get to Work

Walked only
50.0%
Car (driver)
30.0%
Did not go to work
20.0%

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

Marla Car Ownership

1 vehicle
61.1%
2 vehicles
22.2%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Marla Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
38.5%
3 bedrooms
61.5%

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

Marla Population Mobility

45.7%
moved in the last year
72.4%
moved in the last 5 years
63.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marla Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
56
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marla Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Arthritis
4

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

Marla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
12.9%
$800-$999/wk
29.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
16.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
19.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marla Family Structure

Couple — no children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marla Military Service

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Previously served
10.0% 3
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Never served
90.0% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Marla Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.1% 5
Did not provide
83.9% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marla Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Marla When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
3
2017
3

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

Marla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
33.3%
5–14 hours
11.1%
15–29 hours
18.5%
Did not do domestic work
37.0%

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

Marla Household Size

1 person
70.0%
2 persons
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marla Where Residents Moved From

Same address
19
Moved from SA
5
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from NT
4

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

Marla Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 14 total

Theft
9
Assault
4
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Marla Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,374/wk
Median Rent $113/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.2%

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

If you earn X in Marla

≈ $5,954/month
Median rent $113/wk
Left after rent $1,261/wk
Rent share 8.2%

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.