Marree
SA 5733 • South Australia
About Marree
Marree is a remote outback locality in northern South Australia, situated approximately 670 kilometres north of Adelaide in the Outback Areas Community Development Trust region. The locality sits at the junction of the iconic Oodnadatta Track and the Birdsville Track — two of Australia's most legendary outback driving routes — at the northern edge of Lake Eyre Basin country. With a 2021 Census population of 65 residents, Marree is a significant outback waypoint with a rich history as a centre of the camel and Afghan cameleer trade.
Marree's history is deeply intertwined with the Afghan cameleers who were instrumental in opening up the Australian interior, and the town retains heritage features reflecting this multicultural outback past, including the Marree Mosque ruins. The locality is also famous for the Marree Man — a mysterious giant geoglyph of an Aboriginal man carved into the plains north of town, discovered in 1998. Lake Eyre (Kati Thanda), one of the world's great salt lakes, is accessible from Marree, attracting visitors when it floods. Marree suits those drawn to Australia's remote outback character and history.
Marree falls under postcode 5733 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Stuart electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Accessed via Oodnadatta Track or Birdsville Track; a 4WD is highly recommended and conditions vary
Marree is a very remote outback town; within the settlement walking is possible but a vehicle is essential for any regional travel
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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First Street