Marion Bay
SA 5575 • South Australia
About Marion Bay
Marion Bay is a small coastal locality on the southern tip of the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, approximately 151 kilometres south-west of Adelaide within the Yorke Peninsula Council area. With a population of around 210 residents, it is a quiet, primarily holiday-oriented community set beside a sheltered bay on the western shore of the Investigator Strait. The median household income is modest, reflecting its character as a place of semi-permanent and seasonal residents rather than a major urban centre.
The locality is best known for its scenic beach, historic jetty, and proximity to the Innes National Park, which offers dramatic clifftop views, surf breaks, snorkelling, and abundant birdlife. Fishing and water sports are central to local life, and the area draws campers and holidaymakers year-round. Facilities are minimal — a general store and campground serve residents and visitors — making a car essential and reinforcing the remote, nature-focused lifestyle that defines Marion Bay.
Marion Bay falls under postcode 5575 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Narungga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus service — Adelaide (limited coach services via Kadina/Maitland) Approx 3 hours
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Remote coastal locality; private vehicle is the only practical transport option
Almost all daily needs require a car; a general store and campground are the only local facilities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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2 North Terrace