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Marion

SA 5043 • Greater Adelaide

4,101
Population (2021)
$34,268
Median Income
2.00 km²
Area
30m
Elevation

About Marion

Marion is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Marion (City) area. With a population of 4,101 and a median income of $34,268, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 2.00 km² at an elevation of 30m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Marion combines affordability with quality of life.

Marion falls under postcode 5043 and is governed by Marion Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gibson electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5043
Urban Area
Marion - Central
LGA
Marion
Federal Electorate
Boothby
State Electorate
Gibson
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.01°, 138.55°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.00 km²
Elevation
30m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Marion Shopping Centre Cnr Diagonal Street & Sturt Street Marion 5043 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$355
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,712
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,902
Census 2021
4,101
▲ 5.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$28,392
Income 2021
$34,268
▲ 20.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,793
Born Overseas 1,163

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 194
  • 2. India 149
  • 3. China 133
  • 4. Nepal 109
  • 5. Philippines 46
  • 6. New Zealand 28
  • 7. Scotland 28
  • 8. Italy 26
  • 9. South Africa 25
  • 10. Hong Kong 23
  • 11. Ireland 18
  • 12. Germany 17
  • 13. Malaysia 17
  • 14. Iran 15
  • 15. South Korea 15

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,553
Australian 1,268
Scottish 352
Irish 342
German 272
Chinese 251
Italian 169
Indian 124
Filipino 83
Greek 81

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,068
Both parents born in Australia
1,476
Both parents born overseas
407
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
44.8%
No Religion
40.5%
Hinduism
4.4%
Buddhism
1.7%
Islam
1.7%
Sikhism
1.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
181 (4.4%)
5-14 years
333 (8.1%)
15-19 years
274 (6.7%)
20-24 years
273 (6.7%)
25-34 years
591 (14.4%)
35-44 years
462 (11.3%)
45-54 years
425 (10.4%)
55-64 years
419 (10.2%)
65-74 years
445 (10.9%)
75-84 years
430 (10.5%)
85+ years
278 (6.8%)

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