Light Regional Council

Marananga

Marananga at a glance

Walk score

4

Very car dependent

Population

119

Median age 37

The brief

What to know about Marananga.

The postcode for Marananga is 5355 (SA).

Marananga (5355) sits in the Light region of South Australia.

Marananga has roughly 119 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Marananga scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Marananga's population at 119, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

119

Median age

37

Family households

65%

Lone person

23%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$295/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$250/wk

Owner occupied

78%

Renter occupied

15%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

119

Median age: 37

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

4

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

5

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Marananga.

Local schools for Marananga

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Government School Catchment

Greenock Primary School

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Tanunda Primary School

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Nuriootpa Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

448 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.0°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Marananga.

What is the Marananga postcode?
Marananga is in the 5355 postcode, in SA, in the Light Regional Council region.
Where is Marananga?
Marananga is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5355, in the Light Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Marananga?
The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $250.
What schools are in Marananga?
There are 7 schools serving Marananga on this page, including Greenock Primary School, Redeemer Lutheran School, Tanunda Primary School.
How walkable is Marananga?
Marananga has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
What suburbs are near Marananga?
Marananga is close to Stone Well, Seppeltsfield, Greenock, Tanunda, Nain.
What is the population of Marananga?
The population of Marananga is approximately 119 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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