Marion, SA 5043 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Marion is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5043, home to 4,101 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Marion local government area and roughly 10 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,101
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,366 /week
- Median personal income
- $659 /week
- Median family income
- $1,850 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Marion
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Boothby
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $355 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,712
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Marion Primary School
- Westminster School
- Hamilton Secondary College
- Suneden Special School
- Sunrise Christian School Marion
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 14 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 train stops, 104 bus stops
- Stop 25 Finniss St - North West side
- Stop 25 Finniss St - South East side
- Stop 26 Finniss St - East side
- Stop 24 Marion Rd - East side
- Marion Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 20 restaurants
- 68 parks and reserves
- 12 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 6 supermarkets
- 11 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 6.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 53.8% of the 2,163 resolvable premises in Marion. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 17.0%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 53.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 29.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,423 across postcode 5043 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 526 theft, 302 violent offences, 281 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marion?
Marion (SA 5043) had 4,101 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Marion local government area.
What is the median rent in Marion?
The median advertised rent in Marion is $355/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Marion?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Marion covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Marion Primary School (0.2 km), Westminster School (0.4 km), Hamilton Secondary College (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Marion?
Marion is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (53.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Marion?
Across postcode 5043, 1,423 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (526), violent (302), property damage (281). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Marion?
In Marion, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (6.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Marion?
112 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Marion centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 14 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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