Murray and Mallee
Markaranka
Markaranka at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
37
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Markaranka.
Markaranka (5330) sits in the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia.
Markaranka has roughly 37 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Markaranka scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Markaranka's population at 37, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
37
Median age
43
Family households
58%
Lone person
37%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$130/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
37
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Markaranka.
Local schools for Markaranka
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Government School Catchment
Ramco Primary School
Waikerie Primary School
Waikerie High School
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Frequently asked
About Markaranka.
- What is the Markaranka postcode?
- Markaranka is in the 5330 postcode, in SA, in the Murray and Mallee region.
- What is the average rent in Markaranka?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $130.
- What schools are in Markaranka?
- There are 4 schools serving Markaranka on this page, including Ramco Primary School, Waikerie Primary School, Waikerie High School.
- How walkable is Markaranka?
- Markaranka has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Markaranka?
- Markaranka is close to Qualco, Taylorville, Sunlands, Stuart, Ramco.
- What is the population of Markaranka?
- Markaranka has approximately 37 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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