Full-time 35.7%Part-time 3.8%Unemployed 4.0%Not in labour 56.4%
Dwelling Types
Marble Bar
House 72.7%Semi-detached 2.5%Flat/Unit 2.5%Other 22.3%
Commute Mode
Marble Bar
Car 44.6%Transit 28.8%Walk 20.3%WFH 6.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
52.8%
New Zealand
5.2%
England
1.8%
Philippines
0.9%
South Africa
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
70.7%
Mandarin
0.8%
Italian
0.6%
Spanish
0.5%
Frequently Asked Questions about Marble Bar
Is Marble Bar safe?
Marble Bar has a safety score of 79/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Nullagine (45/100), Newman (13/100), South Hedland (7/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Marble Bar?
Median weekly rent in Marble Bar is $140/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Newman ($750/wk), South Hedland ($950/wk), Port Hedland ($1350/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Marble Bar?
Marble Bar has a school rating of 5/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Marble Bar Primary School (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Marble Bar affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Marble Bar is $60K, down 67.6% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $140/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Nullagine ($150K), Newman ($382K), South Hedland ($523K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/marble-bar
Marble Bar wears its title as Australia's hottest town with weary pride. Deep in the Pilbara, this tiny outback settlement regularly hits 48-49°C in summer, yet locals treat the thermometer with a shrug and a dark laugh. Isolation, flood-prone dirt roads, and a near-total absence of urban amenity define life here, but so does a fierce sense of identity and the kind of community resilience that only comes from living at the edge of what's bearable. The typical house sells for around $60k and rent of $140/week, placing it 94% below the Perth metro median.
At 79/100, safety here is notably above the metro average of 52 by 27 points, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. The area's 1 school hold a combined rating of 5/100, below the Perth average.
The median age is 38, with households earning $1,035/week.