Marmion, WA: suburb profile

The population of Marmion WA is 2,390 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marmion is $1,014 per week ($52,728 per year). Median rent in Marmion is $495 per week ($2,145 per month). Marmion has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Marmion has a population density of 2,086 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marmion is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marmion is $2,600.

Population
2,390
Census 2021
Median income
$1,014/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$495/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Marmion vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Marmion is $1,014 a week, 26% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 119th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $495 a week, $175 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 20.3% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 45, 4 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMarmionTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,014/wk$806/wk +26%$766/wk
Household income$2,435/wk$1,722/wk +41%$1,637/wk
Rent$495/wk$320/wk +55%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,600/mo$1,759/mo +48%$1,733/mo
Median age4541 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.3%18.6% +1.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Marmion, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Marmion Population

2,390 residents at the 2021 Census.

Marmion Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,014/wk
$52,728 per year
Ranked 1,142 of 14,663
Median Rent
$495/wk
$2,145 per month
Ranked 696 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Marmion Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,435/wk
Median rent $495/wk
Rent to income 20.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Marmion against your income

About $10,552 a month
Median rent $495/wk
Left after rent $1,940/wk
Rent share 20.3%

Marmion Schools

18
schools nearby
13
government
1101
avg ICSEA score
13,728
total students
Poynter Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 436 students
1128
ICSEA
Carine Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 578 students
1123
ICSEA
Marmion Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 375 students
1121
ICSEA
St Stephen's School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 2,137 students
1120
ICSEA
Sacred Heart College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,508 students
1116
ICSEA
Karrinyup Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 561 students
1115
ICSEA
Sorrento Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 442 students
1109
ICSEA
Padbury Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 427 students
1108
ICSEA
Our Lady of Grace School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 587 students
1108
ICSEA
Carine Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,545 students
1105
ICSEA
Duncraig Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 459 students
1105
ICSEA
Glengarry Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 396 students
1104
ICSEA
North Beach Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 417 students
1091
ICSEA
Hillarys Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 522 students
1088
ICSEA
Duncraig Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,851 students
1079
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 18 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Marmion, with a map

Marmion Map

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Marmion, Western Australia: 31.8410°S, 115.7566°E

Marmion Schools (18)

People in Marmion

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (1,176) Female 50.9% (1,221)

Population Density

2,086
people per km²
2,390 people · 1.1 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,983
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
7.6%
South Africa
3.1%
New Zealand
1.5%
Scotland
0.9%
Ireland
0.7%
Italy
0.6%
Malaysia
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
1.3%
Afrikaans
0.8%
German
0.4%
Greek
0.4%
French
0.3%
Portuguese
0.3%
Cantonese
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
46.7%
Australian
37.4%
Irish
11.6%
Scottish
10.5%
Italian
7.6%
German
3.8%
South African
2.9%
Dutch
2.8%
Chinese
1.6%
Indian
1.5%
Polish
1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
45.2%
Catholic
22.8%
Anglican
14.2%
Not stated
4.5%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Baptist
1.4%
Eastern Orthodox
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
60.3% 1,157
Separated
2.5% 48
Divorced
7.0% 134
Widowed
4.4% 85
Never married
25.8% 495

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.6%
Couple: no children
27.2%
Couple: no children under 15
20.9%
One parent: children under 15
4.8%
One parent: no children under 15
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
17.7%
2 persons
36.6%
3 persons
14.7%
4 persons
21.0%
5 persons
9.1%
6+ persons
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Marmion

Housing Tenure

Of the 838 occupied private dwellings in Marmion at the 2021 Census, 10.6% were rented, 48.3% owned outright and 40.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
48.3% 405 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
40.1% 336 dwellings
Rented
10.6% 89 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
83.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
10.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.1%
2 bedrooms
9.4%
3 bedrooms
25.1%
4 bedrooms
52.9%
5 bedrooms
10.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
10.7%
$300-$449/mo
2.3%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
2.3%
$800-$999/mo
5.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
8.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
6.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.4%
1 vehicle
23.3%
2 vehicles
50.9%
3 vehicles
15.3%
4+ vehicles
9.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Marmion

Employment

Employed full-time
36.3% 655 people
Employed part-time
27.3% 493 people
Unemployed
2.3% 42 people
Not in labour force
34.0% 613 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
41.9%
Managers
19.8%
Clerical & Administrative
12.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.0%
Community & Personal Service
6.8%
Sales Workers
4.7%
Labourers
1.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
0.9%
$400-$499/wk
6.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
4.2%
$800-$999/wk
3.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.4%
$4,000+/wk
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.2%
$1-$149/wk
6.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
7.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.5%
$3,500+/wk
11.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.3%
Did not go to work
15.4%
Car (passenger)
3.3%
Train
2.2%
Other
1.4%
Truck
1.0%
Walked only
1.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Bicycle
0.4%
Bus
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
71.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
41.0%
Certificate III/IV
23.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.2%
Postgraduate Degree
10.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.7%
Certificate I/II
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
26.5%
Engineering
16.0%
Health
13.3%
Education
11.3%
Architecture & Building
7.8%
Society & Culture
7.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.5%
Creative Arts
4.0%
Information Technology
2.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.6%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
35.9%
Secondary: Government
16.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
14.3%
Pre-school
8.7%
Secondary: Catholic
7.3%
Primary: Catholic
6.8%
Vocational Education
6.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
93.9%
Has need for assistance
3.2%
Need for assistance not stated
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
126
Asthma
82
Arthritis
76
Heart disease
64
Cancer
48
Lung condition
42
Diabetes
41
Stroke
32
Kidney disease
16
Dementia
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.7% 235
Did not provide
87.3% 1,619

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.2% 413
Not a volunteer
77.8% 1,444

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.1% 58
Never served
96.9% 1,806

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.8%
1 child
7.6%
2 children
39.9%
3 children
21.3%
4 children
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
36
1961: 1970
57
1971: 1980
76
1981: 1990
88
1991: 2000
70
2001: 2010
113
2011: 2015
29
2016
5
2017
3
2018
3
2019
17
2020
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

9.5%
moved in the last year
28.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,088
Moved from WA
152
Moved from NSW
23
Moved: same area (SA2)
21
Moved from overseas
8
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from QLD
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.3%
5: 14 hours
33.3%
15: 29 hours
15.0%
30+ hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
92.1%
Step family: no other children
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Gelorup
Income: $865/wk Rent: $380/wk $115/wk less rent

Suburbs near Marmion

The closest suburb to Marmion is Watermans Bay, 1.3 km away.

Watermans Bay
1.3 km away · income $1,085/wk · rent $410/wk
Sorrento (WA)
1.5 km away · income $971/wk · rent $480/wk
North Beach (WA)
2.2 km away · income $1,016/wk · rent $380/wk
Duncraig
2.3 km away · income $951/wk · rent $460/wk
Carine
2.7 km away · income $969/wk · rent $450/wk
Hillarys
3.5 km away · income $983/wk · rent $490/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marmion

What is the population of Marmion WA?

The population of Marmion WA is 2,390 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,086 people per km². Marmion is ranked #2,778 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marmion?

The median personal income in Marmion WA is $1,014 per week, or $52,728 per year. The median household income is $2,435 per week. Family income is $2,983 per week. Marmion is ranked #1,142 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marmion?

Median rent in Marmion WA is $495 per week ($2,145 per month). Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Marmion ranks #696 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marmion?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marmion WA is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marmion?

The median age in Marmion WA is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marmion a good suburb to live in?

Marmion is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 2,390. The median income is $1,014/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50905. All dollar figures in AUD.