Moving to Marion Bay SA 5575
What the official numbers say about living in Marion Bay — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $200 a week, against a median household income of $838 a week.
About 76% of homes are owner-occupied and 18% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Marion Bay shrank 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (241 → 210 people).
Around 50% of households are families, averaging 2.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Netherlands, Brazil; most spoken languages besides English: Portuguese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Marion Bay scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (63% of workers), while 19% work from home.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 152 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 beach — see them all on the Marion Bay profile.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Marion Bay, most often seen first: Silver Gull · Pacific Gull · New Holland Honeyeater · Welcome Swallow · Emu · Crested Tern.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Marion Bay, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Bay here | 210 | — | 1/10 | 22% |
| Point Turton | 350 | — | 3/10 | 5% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Yorke Peninsula — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Grey — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5575 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Marion Bay profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $200 a week, and about 18% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 241 people to 210. It sits about 152 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Yorke Peninsula council, and the federal seat is Grey.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Point Turton.
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