Marrabel · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Marrabel

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Housing costs have remained low in Marrabel, where the typical monthly mortgage payment of $813 is far below the national figure. This is a place of detached houses and high home ownership. Most residents live in larger homes with plenty of space, reflecting a lifestyle far different from city living.

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📍 Marrabel, Suburb / Locality

Where Marrabel sits — Median rent (weekly)

$205 ▼ -29.1%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Marrabel — lower than 73% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Marrabel$205
5413, SA $200
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent here is $205, which is far below the Australian figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments are also much lower than most areas, sitting at $813 compared to $1,500 in South Australia.

$205 ▼ -29.1%

Lower than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $289
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $205

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$813 ▲ +27.6%

Lower than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $637
  • 2016: $927
  • 2021: $813

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Marrabel, Under $200 is the majority at 57%; $200–$349 is next at 43%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Marrabel, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 100%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A high number of people own their homes outright in Marrabel, at 41.9%, which is far above the national figure. Meanwhile, only 18.6% of households rent, a figure well below the South Australian average.

18.6% ▲ +183.7%

Higher than 56% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 6.6%
  • 2016: 7.1%
  • 2021: 18.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

41.9% ▼ -32.8%

Higher than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 62.3%
  • 2016: 59.5%
  • 2021: 41.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Marrabel, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Rented (21%) and Owned with a mortgage (18%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Every single home in Marrabel is a separate house, which is far above the national average. Most of these are large, with 76.7% having three or more bedrooms, though there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

100.0% → 0.0%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 100.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

76.7% ▼ -12.9%

Lower than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 88.1%
  • 2016: 69.0%
  • 2021: 76.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Marrabel, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Marrabel, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 67%; 4 bedrooms is next at 18%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Marrabel [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40837/marrabel/topic/housing-dwellings