Marrabel SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Marrabel SA is 101 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marrabel is $547 per week ($28,444 per year). Median rent in Marrabel is $205 per week ($888 per month). Marrabel has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Marrabel has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marrabel is England. The most common religion is No Religion (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marrabel is $813.

There were 8 recorded offences in Marrabel in 2023-24, a rate of 79 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Marrabel Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Marrabel Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$547/wk
$28,444 per year
#7754 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$205/wk
$888 per month
#7327 of 14,663
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$813/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Marrabel Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.0% (47) Female 53.0% (53)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
101 people · 82.9 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,292
Family income/wk

Marrabel Age Distribution

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

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

Marrabel Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
72.0% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
28.0% 7 dwellings

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

Marrabel Country of Birth

Australia
93.0%
England
7.0%

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

Marrabel Religion

No Religion
26.0%
Lutheran
24.0%
Anglican
22.9%
Catholic
15.6%
Not stated
7.3%
Baptist
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marrabel Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
32.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.1%

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

Marrabel Employment

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Employed full-time
38.2% 26 people
Employed part-time
23.5% 16 people
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Not in labour force
38.2% 26 people

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

Marrabel Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
58.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.9%
Bachelor Degree
14.0%
Certificate I/II
7.0%

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

Marrabel Occupation

Managers
34.2%
Clerical & Administrative
26.3%
Labourers
15.8%
Professionals
7.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.9%
Community & Personal Service
7.9%

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

Marrabel Field of Study

Management & Commerce
33.3%
Agriculture & Environment
30.6%
Engineering
19.4%
Health
8.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.3%

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

Marrabel Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marrabel Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
25.8%
$500-$649/wk
9.7%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
19.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Marrabel Marital Status

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Married
54.3% 44
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Divorced
9.9% 8
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Widowed
4.9% 4
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Never married
30.9% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marrabel Ancestry

English
35.1%
Australian
26.7%
German
17.6%
Scottish
11.5%
Irish
4.6%
Polish
2.3%
Other
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marrabel School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
64.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
17.6%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
17.6%

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

Marrabel Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.1% 4
No need for assistance
97.9% 190

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

Marrabel Volunteering

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Volunteer
41.7% 30
Not a volunteer
58.3% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marrabel Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Marrabel How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Marrabel Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.0%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
17.1%

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

Marrabel Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.4%
3 bedrooms
66.7%
4 bedrooms
17.9%

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

Marrabel Population Mobility

5.3%
moved in the last year
26.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marrabel Indigenous Population

3.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
192
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marrabel Long-term Health Conditions

Kidney disease
9
Arthritis
8
Mental health
6
Diabetes
6
Lung condition
5
Heart disease
4
Asthma
4

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

Marrabel Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.8%
$150-$299/wk
20.6%
$400-$499/wk
11.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
13.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marrabel Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
61.8%
Couple — no children
32.9%
One parent — children under 15
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marrabel Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.3% 9
Did not provide
87.7% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marrabel Children Ever Born

No children
18.8%
2 children
31.3%
3 children
18.8%
4 children
31.3%

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

Marrabel When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Marrabel Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.7%
5–14 hours
36.0%
15–29 hours
17.3%
30+ hours
12.0%
Did not do domestic work
16.0%

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

Marrabel Household Size

1 person
37.5%
2 persons
53.1%
4 persons
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marrabel Where Residents Moved From

Same address
90
Moved from SA
10

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

Marrabel Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Marrabel Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 8 total

Theft
4
Other Against Person
2
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023

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

Marrabel Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $205/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.2%

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

If you earn X in Marrabel

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $205/wk
Left after rent $920/wk
Rent share 18.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Marrabel vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marrabel

What is the population of Marrabel SA?

The population of Marrabel SA is 101 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Marrabel is ranked #8,903 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marrabel?

The median personal income in Marrabel SA is $547 per week, or $28,444 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,292 per week.Marrabel is ranked #7,754 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marrabel?

Median rent in Marrabel SA is $205 per week ($888 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Marrabel ranks #7,327 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marrabel?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marrabel SA is $813. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marrabel?

The median age in Marrabel SA is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marrabel a good suburb to live in?

Marrabel is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 101.The median income is $547/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 40837. All dollar figures in AUD.