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Marree SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Marree SA is 65 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marree is $514 per week ($26,728 per year). Median rent in Marree is $80 per week ($347 per month). Marree has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Marree has a population density of 10.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents).

There were 4 recorded offences in Marree in 2025-26, a rate of 62 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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📍 Marree, South Australia — 29.6463°S, 138.0590°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Marree Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Marree Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$514/wk
$26,728 per year
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Median Rent
$80/wk
$347 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 1.5 · 0.6 per bedroom

Marree Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.0% (33) Female 45.0% (27)

Population Density

10.1
people per km²
65 people · 6.4 km²

Households

1.5
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$824
Family income/wk

Marree Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Marree Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 7 dwellings

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

Marree Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Marree Religion

No Religion
55.6%
Not stated
20.6%
Christian (other)
7.9%
Uniting Church
6.3%
Anglican
4.8%
Catholic
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marree Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
38.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
17.6%

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

Marree Employment

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Employed full-time
30.8% 16 people
⏰
Employed part-time
7.7% 4 people
🔍
Unemployed
9.6% 5 people
🏠
Not in labour force
51.9% 27 people

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

Marree Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Marree Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Professionals
33.3%
Community & Personal Service
33.3%

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

Marree Field of Study

Management & Commerce
55.6%
Education
44.4%

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

Marree Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marree Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
25.0%
$400-$499/wk
50.0%
$800-$999/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Marree Marital Status

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Married
6.3% 4
↔️
Separated
14.3% 9
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Divorced
6.3% 4
🕊️
Widowed
14.3% 9
👤
Never married
58.7% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marree Ancestry

English
34.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
31.9%
Australian
15.9%
Irish
8.7%
Scottish
4.3%
Other
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marree Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.7% 5
✅
No need for assistance
95.3% 102

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

Marree Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.4% 11
—
Not a volunteer
76.6% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marree How People Get to Work

Walked only
82.4%
Car (driver)
17.6%

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

Marree Car Ownership

0 vehicles
11.1%
1 vehicle
44.4%
2 vehicles
33.3%
4+ vehicles
11.1%

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

Marree Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
21.1%
3 bedrooms
78.9%

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

Marree Population Mobility

5.5%
moved in the last year
24.1%
moved in the last 5 years
9.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
36.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marree Indigenous Population

56.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
64
Indigenous residents
50
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marree Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
4
Cancer
3
Heart disease
3
Lung condition
3

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

Marree Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$400-$499/wk
40.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
25.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marree Family Structure

One parent — no children under 15
38.1%
Couple — children under 15
23.8%
One parent — children under 15
23.8%
Couple — no children
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marree Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marree Children Ever Born

No children
75.0%
2 children
25.0%

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

Marree Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5–14 hours
16.7%
15–29 hours
7.1%
30+ hours
9.5%
Did not do domestic work
47.6%

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

Marree Household Size

1 person
81.5%
2 persons
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marree Where Residents Moved From

Same address
52
Moved from VIC
3

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

Marree Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Assault
3
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Marree Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
781
avg ICSEA score
19
total students
Marree Aboriginal School Government
Combined · R-12 · 19 students
781
ICSEA

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

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Marree Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $485/wk
Median Rent $80/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.5%

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

If you earn X in Marree

≈ $2,102/month
Median rent $80/wk
Left after rent $405/wk
Rent share 16.5%

Marree vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Dowlingville
Pop: 33 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $231/wk
Everard Central
Pop: 33 Income: $469/wk Rent: $100/wk
Meningie West
Pop: 33 Income: $593/wk Rent: $180/wk
Minbrie
Pop: 33 Income: $424/wk
Nurom
Pop: 33 Income: $450/wk Rent: $350/wk
Sutherlands
Pop: 33 Income: $425/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marree

What is the population of Marree SA?

The population of Marree SA is 65 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Marree?

The median personal income in Marree SA is $514 per week, or $26,728 per year.The median household income is $485 per week.Family income is $824 per week.

How much is rent in Marree?

Median rent in Marree SA is $80 per week ($347 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Marree?

The median age in Marree SA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marree a good suburb to live in?

Marree is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 65.The median income is $514/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% 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: 40838. All dollar figures in AUD.