SA · Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council
Marrabel, 5413
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- Green suburb
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Marrabel is a welcoming smaller community in Clare and Gilbert Valleys, with a settled community character. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street.
Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer. Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well.
A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
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
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2023–24)
- 8
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 79.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 50 residents
- State safety percentile
- 79.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 2
Most common offence types
- Common Assault2
- Other Theft1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosion1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv3
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24; 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year 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)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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 verandahsLOT 100 LINKS RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
- Building alterations to the existing dwelling to repair fire damage including partial re-roofing319 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 Building63 MURRAYS RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
October 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling158 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 use7 MAIN RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
March 2023
- Agricultural buildingLOT 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 signage47 MAIN RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage) and carport113 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 hall23 MAIN RD MARRABEL SA 5413Under Assessment
May 2022
- Implement storage shed210 MERNOWIE RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety fence407 ROWETT RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
2021· 1 proposal
January 2021
- domestic shed87 HUPPATZ RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
2020· 2 proposals
September 2020
- Construct Hay/fodder sheds204 ORANA RD MARRABEL SA 5413;LOT 1151 ORANA RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
- Farm shed37 ROWETT RD MARRABEL SA 5413Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Sports field
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Common Assaultcrime2
- Other Theftcrime1
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime1
- Property Damage By Fire Or Explosioncrime1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime3
- 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
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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