Moving to Marmion WA 6020
What the official numbers say about living in Marmion — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $495 a week, against a median household income of $2,435 a week.
About 89% of homes are owner-occupied and 11% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Marmion grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,163 → 2,390 people).
Around 81% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Afrikaans, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Marmion sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (79% of workers), while 17% work from home.
Nearest train station: Greenwood, 3.6 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Whitfords Bus Terminal, 5.3 km north-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Hillarys Ferry Terminal, 2.6 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 22.5 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 16 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 32 schools · 22 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 36 parks · 7 beaches — see them all on the Marmion profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Marmion Primary School 400 m · Sorrento Primary School 1.2 km · Poynter Primary School 1.7 km · Duncraig Primary School 1.7 km · Sacred Heart College 1.8 km · Carine Primary School 1.9 km · North Beach Primary School 2.1 km · Carine Senior High School 2.2 km
Groceries: African Heritage 1.6 km · IGA 1.6 km · Carine Glades IGA 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Braden Park 100 m · McKirdy Park 400 m · Clifford Coleman Park 500 m · Robin Reserve 850 m · Keppell Park 850 m · Percy Doyle Reserve 1.2 km · Laurie Strutt Park 1.3 km · Glenbar Park 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Marmion, most often seen first: South-western Australian Magpie · Western Australian Raven · South-western Singing Honeyeater · Laughing Turtle-dove · Western Red Wattlebird · Eastern Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Marmion, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marmion here | 2,390 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Watermans Bay | 1,369 | — | 10/10 | 27% |
| Sorrento | 7,795 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| North Beach | 3,689 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Duncraig | 15,982 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Carine | 7,330 | — | 10/10 | 17% |
| Trigg | 2,855 | — | 10/10 | 28% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Joondalup — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Moore — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6020 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Marmion profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $495 a week, and about 11% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,163 people to 2,390. It sits about 16 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Greenwood station is roughly 3.6 km away. Local government is Joondalup council, and the federal seat is Moore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Marmion vs Watermans Bay · Marmion vs North Beach.
Nearby guides: Watermans Bay · Sorrento · North Beach · Duncraig · Carine · Trigg.
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