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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Marrabel, 5413
Est. population · Jun 2025
105
Growth (1 yr)
+1.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.9%
Median age
44
Median income
$1,125/wk
Employment rate
62.2%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
In Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, Marrabel keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Distance from the metro area around Adelaide is part of the appeal, with regional hubs closer to hand than the city. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
At a glance
Marrabel snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$475/wk
Population (ERP)
105
+1.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
14.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
79th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
72nd
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
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
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $475
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 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
105(June 2025)
+1.0% annual · +1.9% over 5 years · 72th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.0%
- 5-year growth
- +1.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +1
- Change in 5 years
- +2
- Growth rank in SA
- 72th 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 (~100), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 101
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,125
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 7 of 48
- Median monthly mortgage
- $813
- Employment rate
- 62.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 43 / 0 / 0
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
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2023–24)
- 8
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 76.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 50 residents
- State safety percentile
- 78.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
Most common offence types
- Common Assault2
- Other Theft1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv3
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; 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main Rd / Saddleworth Rd - West side (Marrabel Hotel)
- Main Rd / Tarnma Rd - East side (Marrabel Hotel)
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
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 3/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Sports field
Other(1)
- Marrabel CFSFire station
20 Main Road, Marrabel
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Riverton District Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (12.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 3
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 28.6
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
- 29° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 80 mm · ~10 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 125 mm · ~16 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· 1 proposal
May 2026
- Agricultural building (implement storage)LOT 1151 ORANA RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
2024· 3 proposals
October 2024
- Single storey detached dwelling with verandahsLOT 100 LINKS RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
- Building alterations to the existing dwelling to repair fire damage including partial re-roofing319 LIGHT RIVER RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
April 2024
- Agricultural building (implement storage)LOT 3 MERNOWIE RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
2023· 5 proposals
November 2023
- Agricultural Building63 MURRAYS RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
October 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling158 QUARRY RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
August 2023
- Outbuilding (Garage)87 HUPPATZ RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
April 2023
- Motor repair station and storage shed for use ancillary to and in association with existing industry use7 MAIN RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
March 2023
- Agricultural buildingLOT 104 LINKS RD MARRABEL SA 5413;LOT 96 LINKS RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
2022· 6 proposals
October 2022
- Partial change of use from dwelling to shop (cafe), alterations and additions to the existing building and associated signage47 MAIN RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage) and carport113 PFITZNERS RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
July 2022
- Agricultural building (implement storage)517 POWERLINE SOUTH RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
June 2022
- Construction of an outbuilding (amenities block), verandah and deck in association with an existing church hall23 MAIN RD MARRABEL SA 5413Under Assessment
May 2022
- Implement storage shed210 MERNOWIE RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence407 ROWETT RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
January 2021
- domestic shed87 HUPPATZ RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals
September 2020
- Construct Hay/fodder sheds204 ORANA RD MARRABEL SA 5413;LOT 1151 ORANA RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
- Farm shed37 ROWETT RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision 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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 21.7 km away).
Coalition 70.0%Labor 30.0%
15.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MarrabelLabor 29.8% · Coalition 70.2% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- SaddleworthLabor 38.1% · Coalition 61.9% TPP (2025)10.8 km away
- RivertonLabor 44.0% · Coalition 56.0% TPP (2025)12.7 km away
- ManooraLabor 25.0% · Coalition 75.0% TPP (2025)16.1 km away
- Point PassLabor 28.7% · Coalition 71.3% TPP (2025)17.1 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
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
More in Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.