Marion · 5043 · 10 km from Adelaide CBD

Marion, SA

9.2%/yr capital growth, tight 1.2% vacancy.

NextSuburb scoreTier C
57Average
Median house
$845k
5y growth
9.2%/yr
Gross yield
2.2%
Vacancy
1.2%
Growth-led, low cashflowMedium confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

About Marion

Located in the Marion LGA, Marion sits roughly 10 km south-west of central Adelaide. Median house prices have moved 9.2%/yr over the past five years, with gross rental yields around 2.2% and vacancy at 1.2%. Combined with 6.5% population growth and 15.0% income growth, the suburb earns a 57/100 NextSuburb score.

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)9.2%/yr
    92/100
  • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    65/100
  • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    70/100
  • Rental yield2.2%
    44/100
  • Rental demand1.2% vacancy
    70/100
  • Income growth+15.0% (5y)
    60/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability44% under cap
    44/100

Why this score

Marion scores 57/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 9.2%/yr capital growth over five years and 1.2% vacancy rate. The standout watch-out: gross yield of 2.2% leaves modest cashflow.

Drivers
  • Capital growth9.2%/yr
  • Tight rentals1.2%
  • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
  • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
  • Thin gross yield (2.2%)
  • No major construction project in this state

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60-month score history

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