Marks Landing SA 5354
Marks Landing is a rural locality in South Australia, 171 km from Adelaide CBD, around 2 hours by car. Population is 63; the median age is 67 and the median household income is $54,132 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population grew about 7-fold from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median monthly mortgage of $633. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 63. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is Marks Landing safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Marks Landing sits in the moderate band, with 2 incidents recorded in 2026.
2 offences
no change since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Marks Landing killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Schools
Walkability
Marks Landing is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Marks Landing.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 61
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Mid Murray: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Marks Landing is home to 63 residents, with a median age of 67 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $54,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
63
Median Age
67
Median Household Income
$54,132/yr
Census Median Rent
—
Census Median Mortgage
$633/mo
Avg Household Size
1.6
Median Personal Income
$22,516/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
850.0%
Total Dwellings
12
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
91.7%
Rental Stress
—
Mortgage Stress
14.0%
Work From Home
0.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 25.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 23.8%
- Employment Rate
- 10%
- Completed Year 12
- 4.8%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,037 a year through Mid Murray based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Environmental 52%
- Residential 48%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Mid Murray
In the year to August 2026, 131 new dwellings were approved across Mid Murray. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 42.4% on the same period a year earlier.
Setting
- Elevation
- 9 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 5354, 3 of 523 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.1% (6 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5354, 239 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.4 MW have been installed since 2001, against 479 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 16 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Tony Pasin Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Tony Pasin | 37.0% | 63.0% | +3.6 |
| 2022 | Tony Pasin | 33.4% | 66.6% | -2.3 |
| 2019 | Tony Pasin | 31.1% | 68.9% | +5.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Tim Whetstone Liberal Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tim Whetstone LP | 56.0% |
| 2022 | Tim Whetstone LP | 67.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Looking at a specific address in Marks Landing?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 63 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Marks Landing
Is Marks Landing a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Marks Landing is moderate (58/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Marks Landing?
Marks Landing has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Marks Landing?
Marks Landing, SA had a population of 63 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Marks Landing, SA?
The postcode for Marks Landing, SA is 5354.
How far is Marks Landing from Adelaide?
Marks Landing is 171 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 121 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Marks Landing?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Marks Landing was $54,132 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median age in Marks Landing?
The median age of residents in Marks Landing was 67 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Marks Landing?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Marks Landing belong to?
Marks Landing sits within the Mid Murray local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Marks Landing?
The average residential rates bill through Mid Murray is $2,037 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Marks Landing?
Across Mid Murray, 131 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 42.4% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Marks Landing in?
Marks Landing sits within the federal Division of Barker, currently held by Tony Pasin (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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