Marion vs Tonsley
The verdict
Tonsley is more affordable, with a median house price of $805K versus $1.06M in Marion. Marion rates higher for transport (93 vs 88). Marion is closer to the coast (3.8 km vs 5.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Marion rates higher (72 vs 6/100 in Tonsley).
Scores
MarionTonsley
| Marion | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 80 |
| Transport | 93 | 88 |
| Education | 74 | 78 |
| Liveability | 77 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Marion | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,101 | 743 |
| Median age | 43 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,366 | $1,470 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.8% | 51.0% |
| Born in Australia | 68.1% | 54.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2 |
Growth: Marion Moderate Growth · Tonsley Moderate Growth
Property
| Marion | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.06M | $805K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -7.0% | 20.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $660 | $662 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Marion | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 72 | 6 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 268 | 673 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 73 | 673 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,950 | 14,132 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Marion | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,084 | Data not available |
Transport
| Marion | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 93 | 88 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 4 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 840 m | 340 m |
Liveability
| Marion | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 3 |
| Parks | 7 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 26 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.8 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 9.7 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Marion | Tonsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,101 | 743 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,463 | 809 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,060 | 917 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.14% | 2.15% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Marion or Tonsley?
Marion has the higher residential safety score (Marion 72/100 vs Tonsley 6/100).
Which is more affordable, Marion or Tonsley?
Tonsley is more affordable, with a median house price of $805K versus $1.06M.
Which has better public transport, Marion or Tonsley?
Marion has the higher transport score (Marion 93/100 vs Tonsley 88/100).
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