8 min drive to Warwick + 5 min transfer + 24 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
45 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2435/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
3.6%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
88%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
13.9%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.7
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Marmion
Full-time 28.0%Part-time 21.1%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 49.0%
Dwelling Types
Marmion
House 83.1%Semi-detached 15.6%Flat/Unit 1.2%
Commute Mode
Marmion
Car 78.8%Transit 2.6%Walk 1.0%WFH 17.1%
Country of Birth
Australia
75.9%
England
7.6%
South Africa
3.1%
New Zealand
1.5%
Malaysia
0.5%
Language at Home
English only
94.6%
Italian
0.6%
Cantonese
0.2%
Greek
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Marmion
Is Marmion safe?
Marmion has a safety score of 90/100, which is well 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: Watermans Bay (83/100), Sorrento (WA) (96/100), North Beach (WA) (66/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Marmion?
Median weekly rent in Marmion is $1100/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Watermans Bay ($1048/wk), Sorrento (WA) ($1000/wk), North Beach (WA) ($1000/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Marmion?
Marmion has a school rating of 58/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Marmion Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Marmion from Perth CBD?
Marmion is 22 minutes by car, or 59 minutes by public transport, or 37 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Marmion affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Marmion is $2.2M, up 33.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $870K. For renters, median weekly rent is $1100/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Watermans Bay ($2.9M), Sorrento (WA) ($2.0M), North Beach (WA) ($1.9M). (Data as of July 2026)
Marmion is a quiet, upscale coastal suburb sitting between the Indian Ocean and the northern suburbs sprawl, defined almost entirely by its beach, marine park, and outdoor lifestyle. The protected waters of Marmion Marine Park draw snorkellers, fishers, and wildlife spotters year-round, with whale and seal sightings a regular occurrence. Property here is seriously expensive, with beachside homes fetching well over $2 million, reflecting the suburb's desirability as an established, peaceful enclave.
Buyers can expect a median price of $2.20M and rent of $1100/week, 116% above the Perth metro median. The CBD is a 22-minute drive away (59 min by transit), and most residents drive (64%). The area scores 90/100 for safety, comfortably 38 points above Perth's metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. There are 1 school nearby, rated 58/100 overall and above average. Residents have a median age of 45 and household income of $2,435/week.
“Whales just kicking it off the coast, has been there over an hour. Pretty normal behaviour, everyone's having a look but no one's being silly. This was off Marmion beach.”— 117 upvotes in community discussion