Outback - North and East
Marla
Marla at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
38
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Marla.
Marla (5724) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Marla has roughly 38 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Marla scores 2/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Marla's population at 38, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Lone-person households are notable here (50%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
38
Median age
46
Family households
36%
Lone person
50%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$113/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$113/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
36%
At a deeper level
38
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Marla.
Frequently asked
About Marla.
- What is the Marla postcode?
- Marla is in the 5724 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What is the average rent in Marla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $113, for units it's $113.
- How walkable is Marla?
- Marla has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Marla?
- Marla is close to Mintabie, Welbourn Hill, Indulkana, Indulkana Iwantja, Iwantja.
- What is the population of Marla?
- Marla has approximately 38 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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