Median house price
$1.34M
-12% change
SA · Marion Council
Marino, 5049
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,163
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.4%
Median age
47
Median income
$2,091/wk
Employment rate
59.5%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,343,000
Languages at home
9.7%non-English
Most common: German, Polish, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- National parks
- High desirability
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Life in Marino revolves around the coast, with the feel of a smaller community that never strays far from the water. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses and trains still link the suburb further afield. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
Desirability lands around average here: softer growth momentum weighing on the result versus similar coastal suburbs, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Marino snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$615/wk
Population (ERP)
2,163
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#11
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
22nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
74th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
83rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 54.6/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 16% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1601st in Australia
- State rank
- 111th in SA
- Peer rank
- #11 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #15 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $615
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,343,000
- Median price change
- -11.9%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
2,163(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +4.4% over 5 years · 74th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +4.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +22
- Change in 5 years
- +92
- Growth rank in SA
- 74th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,250), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,277
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $2,091
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 62 of 910
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,997
- Employment rate
- 59.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 818 / 13 / 11
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 36
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 30
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 16.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 380 residents
- State safety percentile
- 21.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 30
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -16%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental8
- Other Theft5
- Sct - Non Residence4
- Sct - Residence6
- Theft From Motor Vehicle4
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,094
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 83th
School list
- Seacliff Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1094 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 356 students · Top SEA quarter 36% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
9 public transport stops in this suburb
- Marino Railway Station
- Marino Rocks Railway Station
- Stop 44 Sherlock Rd - South East side
- Stop 45 Newland Ave - West side
- Stop 46 Newland Ave - West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
92 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 cafes · 2 playgrounds · 29 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 6 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 9 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 32 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 16/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.44
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.44
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.64
Food & drink(1)
- The RocksCafe
Community(1)
- Marino Community HallCommunity centre
Sport & outdoors(38)
- Bandon Terrace ReservePark
- McConnell Avenue ReservePark
- Newland Avenue ReservePark
- Newland Linear ReservePark
- Nimboya Road ReservePark
- Park
- Playground (2)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (29)
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(8)
6 bus stops · 2 train stations
Other(14)
- Artwork
- ContemplationArtwork
- Bench (15)
- Drinking water (3)
- Garden
- Botanical TrailInformation
- Marino Conservation ParkNature Reserve
- Adelaide MetroParking
- Parking (6)
- Picnic Table
- Australia PostPost Box
- Public toilets
- Shelter (5)
- Waste Basket (5)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Marino Conservation Park
Data sources & freshness
- National parks & reserves (SA) — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Brighton Day Surgery (3.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 63
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 27 proposals
August 2026
- Proposed fencing, retaining walls and earthworks.35 NIMBOYA RD MARINO SA 5049Under Assessment
July 2026
- Outbuilding, retrospective16 ANGAS CR MARINO SA 5049Under Assessment
- Verandah6 ROBERTSON PL MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Retaining walls, associated earthworks and landscaping10 CARALUE RD MARINO SA 5049Under Assessment
- Dwelling alterations3 RUTH CT MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Carport7 PARINGA AV MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
June 2026
- Removal of one Regulated tree - 'Aleppo Pine'28 BARULA RD MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
May 2026
- Swimming pool, associated safety features and earthworks26 BARULA RD MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Dwelling addition (balcony roof)43A TRUMARA RD MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Variation to DA 21041830 resolving relocated pool pump enclosure and amend pool fencing10 ESPLANADE MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Verandah2 ESPLANADE MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Building alterations and additions to convert outbuilding to ancillary accommodation with verandah22 NEWLAND AV MARINO SA 5049Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 2502213224 YOMARA RD MARINO SA 5049Under Assessment
April 2026
- Two-storey detached dwelling along with associated earthworks, retaining walls and fencing37 BANDON TCE MARINO SA 5049Under Assessment
- Verandah & Deck11 SPINKS RD MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Removal of Significant Eucalyptus spp.24 BARULA RD MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
March 2026
- Outbuilding (Shed)8 DUDLEY CR MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- The parking of a vehicle exceeding 3000 kg in weight (including the weight of any attached trailer) and not exceeding 4.5 tonnes Gross Vehicles Mass on land used for residential purposes, loaded no earlier than 7:00am and unloaded no later than 6:00pm.37 BARULA RD MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Outbuilding50 ANGAS CR MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Earthworks (cut) with associated retaining walls40A JERVOIS TCE MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Two storey detached dwelling and swimming pool with associated earthworks, retaining walls, and fences44 TRUMARA RD MARINO SA 5049Under Assessment
February 2026
- Double Storey Detached Dwelling, Carport and Torrens Title Land Division (1 into 2)2 CARALUE RD MARINO SA 5049Under Assessment
- Extension and internal alterations to existing dwelling, earthworks, ancillary accommodation and verandah54 NEWLAND AV MARINO SA 5049Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 240349167 BAKEWELL CR MARINO SA 5049Under Assessment
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title land division, earthworks, and remove 3 regulated and 2 significant trees (tree ID 7,9,10,11,13,14)40 TRUMARA RD MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and alterations17 YOMARA RD MARINO SA 5049Under Assessment
January 2026
- Partial demolition and additions to existing two-storey dwelling, with associated swimming pool, decking and the removal of one Significant tree and one Regulated tree.21 DUDLEY CR MARINO SA 5049Under Assessment
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Deck65 THE COVE RD MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
November 2025
- Replacement of existing timber retaining wall to concrete sleeper and steel posts2 ESPLANADE MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Two storey dwelling additions, garage, carport, decking, swimming pool with associated safety features, fencing retaining walls and earthworks6 GEORGE CT MARINO SA 5049Under Assessment
- Variation of development application 22019725 – Changes to earthworks, retaining walls and fences6 MARINE PDE MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Louvre verandah23 MARINE PDE MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Verandah + Deck8 BARULA RD MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
October 2025
- Verandah17 YOMARA RD MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Land Division (Boundary realignment)12 WESTCLIFF CT MARINO SA 5049;73 THE COVE RD MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition and Outbuilding48 ANGAS CR MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Proposed addition and alterations to existing dwelling with associated swimming pool, deck, verandah and the removal of one significant tree17 NIMBOYA RD MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and alterations18 RONALD CR MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
- Construction of a two-storey detached dwelling, decking and spa and associated safety features as well as earthworks and a masonry fence (plinth and pillars with tubular panels).4 ALLAN ST MARINO SA 5049Under Assessment
- Two-storey split level detached dwelling with associated earthworks, retaining, fencing and masonry walls.24 YOMARA RD MARINO SA 5049Under Assessment
- Verandah3 FORREST AV MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
September 2025
- Dwelling addition involving an attached balcony and verandah1B CARALUE RD MARINO SA 5049Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Dwelling17 - 19 Bundarra Drive MARINOLocal heritage
- Dwelling25 Coolinga Road MARINOLocal heritage
- Tower of LighthouseMarino Conservation Park MARINOLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Boothby
- Member of Parliament
- Louise MILLER-FROST (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,524
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 38.9%Labor 61.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 5.0 km away).
Coalition 36.7%Labor 63.3%
2.2 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +9.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Seacliff SouthLabor 61.2% · Coalition 38.8% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- SeacliffLabor 65.1% · Coalition 34.9% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- Seaview DownsLabor 61.9% · Coalition 38.1% TPP (2025)3.2 km away
- Seacombe HeightsLabor 64.8% · Coalition 35.2% TPP (2025)3.6 km away
- Seacombe GardensLabor 73.3% · Coalition 26.7% TPP (2025)3.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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