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SA · Unincorporated SA Council

Marree, SA, 5733

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Suburb snapshot

Marree is a small locality in the Unincorporated SA area, home to around 65 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 4 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 61.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
65
Median age
52
Median household income / week
$485
Dwelling vacancy
59.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
41 of 69
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
32.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
9 / 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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
4
Against the person
3
Against property
1
Rate per 1,000 residents
61.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 22 residents
State safety percentile
71.5th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
2
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental1
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury2
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury1

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
Median school ICSEA
781
  • Marree Aboriginal SchoolCombined · ICSEA 781
  • Marree PreschoolFirst StreetPreschools

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Planning & development

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

7 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • April 2026

  • Conservation works to balcony
    LOT 200 RAILWAY TCE S MARREE SA 5733Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Installation of temporary prefabricated ancillary accommodation, in the form of a detached habitable room for emergency accommodation
    LOT 17 BOORLOO TCE MARREE SA 5733Decision Made
2024· 1 proposal

  • July 2024

  • Proposed short term accommodation and meeting place with ancillary facilities, associated signage, car parking, landscaping, water tanks, and septic system
    LOT 1 BOORLOO TCE MARREE SA 5733;LOT 2 BOORLOO TCE MARREE SA 5733Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal

  • May 2022

  • Residential - Construction of Transportable Dwelling
    LOT 121 SIXTH ST MARREE SA 5733Decision Made
2021· 3 proposals

  • May 2021

  • Change of land use from 1 staff accommodation dwelling to a temporary clinic. The building will be used as a temporary clinic for up to 6 months during construction of the new clinic.
    LOT 13 BOORLOO TCE MARREE SA 5733Decision Made
  • Placement of prefabricated sleepout unit in rear yard
    LOT 18 BOORLOO TCE MARREE SA 5733Decision Made

  • March 2021

  • Temporary Accommodation
    LOT 20 BOORLOO TCE MARREE SA 5733Decision Made

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Amenities

13 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Public BBQ AreaBbq
  • Maree Community HallCommunity centre
  • Marree CFSFire station
  • Outback RoadhousePetrol station
  • Playground
  • SA Police MarreePolice
  • Marree LPOPost office
  • The Marree HotelPub
  • Public toilets
  • Arid AirTravel Agency

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

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

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Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • Heritage placeState heritage
  • Heritage placeState heritage

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

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

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Recent changes

  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Heritage placeheritageState heritage
  • Change of land use from 1 staff accommodation dwelling to a temporary clinic. The building will be used as a temporary clinic for up to 6 months during construction of the new clinic.planningLOT 13 BOORLOO TCE MARREE SA 5733Lodged 21 May 2021 · Decision Made
  • Conservation works to balconyplanningLOT 200 RAILWAY TCE S MARREE SA 5733Lodged 30 Apr 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Installation of temporary prefabricated ancillary accommodation, in the form of a detached habitable room for emergency accommodationplanningLOT 17 BOORLOO TCE MARREE SA 5733Lodged 27 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • Placement of prefabricated sleepout unit in rear yardplanningLOT 18 BOORLOO TCE MARREE SA 5733Lodged 19 May 2021 · Decision Made
  • Proposed short term accommodation and meeting place with ancillary facilities, associated signage, car parking, landscaping, water tanks, and septic systemplanningLOT 1 BOORLOO TCE MARREE SA 5733;LOT 2 BOORLOO TCE MARREE SA 5733Lodged 22 Jul 2024 · Decision Made
  • Residential - Construction of Transportable DwellingplanningLOT 121 SIXTH ST MARREE SA 5733Lodged 09 May 2022 · Decision Made
  • Temporary AccommodationplanningLOT 20 BOORLOO TCE MARREE SA 5733Lodged 23 Mar 2021 · Decision Made
  • Marree Aboriginal SchoolschoolsCombined · ICSEA 781Combined

Data sources & freshness