Marion, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Marion, in the City Of Marion local government area.
| Locality | Marion |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Marion |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.0064 |
| Longitude | 138.55351 |
| Population | 3,783 |
| Density | 1891.5 /km² |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Elevation | 28 m |
| Postcode | 5043 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 10 km south-southwest |
Marion is a locality in the City Of Marion local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,783. The locality covers an area of 2.0 km², giving a population density of about 1891.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 28 m above sea level. It lies approximately 10 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Marion is located at 35.0064°S, 138.5535°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5043.
Marion spills out from the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges, its character a blend of suburban sprawl and the lingering whispers of more rugged country. It lies 9.9 km south-south-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 205°T), and is situated 12.9 km north of Morphett Vale. The landscape here is a study in gentle slopes, where the ochre earth, dusted with the fine grit of the Adelaide plains, gives way to pockets of native scrub and the cultivated neatness of suburban gardens. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-hazy sky, has a soft, diffused quality, illuminating the scattered gum trees that stand sentinel on the periphery, their bark peeling in papery strips. The air itself carries a faint, dry scent, a mix of eucalypt and the distant promise of the coast, and a quiet hum of everyday life emanates from its burgeoning residential areas.
The story of Marion is one of gradual settlement, evolving from pastoral leases to a modern, dynamic local government area. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile land, established farms and orchards, the legacy of which can still be glimpsed in the occasional remnant vineyard or the robust fruit trees that stubbornly persist in older gardens. The local economy, while now largely driven by retail, professional services, and residential development, retains a connection to its agricultural roots, with market gardens and boutique food producers still contributing to its distinct flavour. Notable for its extensive parklands and a commitment to green spaces, Marion offers a comfortable, family-oriented lifestyle, a place where the rhythm of the week unfolds with a steady, unhurried pace, punctuated by the occasional weekend market or local sporting event.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Marion, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Marion, in the City Of Marion local government area.
Detailed location data for Marion includes the postcode (5043), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Marion), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Marion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |