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SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council

Marrabel, SA, 5413

Current weather

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76% humidity · 33.3 km/h wind · 12° / 8.8° today · 13.7 mm rain

Suburb snapshot

Marrabel is a small locality in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys area, home to around 101 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show median weekly rent around $475, limited but present public transport access, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

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)
0 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

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.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

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)

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

18 planning-related records

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 verandahs
    LOT 100 LINKS RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
  • Building alterations to the existing dwelling to repair fire damage including partial re-roofing
    319 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 Building
    63 MURRAYS RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made

  • October 2023

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    158 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 use
    7 MAIN RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made

  • March 2023

  • Agricultural building
    LOT 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 signage
    47 MAIN RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (garage) and carport
    113 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 hall
    23 MAIN RD MARRABEL SA 5413Under Assessment

  • May 2022

  • Implement storage shed
    210 MERNOWIE RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
  • Swimming pool and safety fence
    407 ROWETT RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal

  • January 2021

  • domestic shed
    87 HUPPATZ RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals

  • September 2020

  • Construct Hay/fodder sheds
    204 ORANA RD MARRABEL SA 5413;LOT 1151 ORANA RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
  • Farm shed
    37 ROWETT RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made

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Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Recent changes

  • Agricultural Buildingplanning63 MURRAYS RD MARRABEL SA 5413Lodged 02 Nov 2023 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural buildingplanningLOT 104 LINKS RD MARRABEL SA 5413;LOT 96 LINKS RD MARRABEL SA 5413Lodged 14 Mar 2023 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural building (implement storage)planningLOT 1151 ORANA RD MARRABEL SA 5413Lodged 07 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural building (implement storage)planningLOT 3 MERNOWIE RD MARRABEL SA 5413Lodged 24 Apr 2024 · Decision Made
  • Agricultural building (implement storage)planning517 POWERLINE SOUTH RD MARRABEL SA 5413Lodged 26 Jul 2022 · Decision Made
  • Building alterations to the existing dwelling to repair fire damage including partial re-roofingplanning319 LIGHT RIVER RD MARRABEL SA 5413Lodged 18 Oct 2024 · Decision Made
  • Construct Hay/fodder shedsplanning204 ORANA RD MARRABEL SA 5413;LOT 1151 ORANA RD MARRABEL SA 5413Lodged 28 Sep 2020 · Decision Made
  • Construction of an outbuilding (amenities block), verandah and deck in association with an existing church hallplanning23 MAIN RD MARRABEL SA 5413Lodged 14 Jun 2022 · Under Assessment
  • Farm shedplanning37 ROWETT RD MARRABEL SA 5413Lodged 15 Sep 2020 · Decision Made
  • Implement storage shedplanning210 MERNOWIE RD MARRABEL SA 5413Lodged 13 May 2022 · Decision Made

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