Employment & Commuting
Journey to work
About this topic
Journey to work shows where employed residents of Marion (C) travel for work. It helps explain how strongly the area functions as a residential base versus a self-contained employment centre.
These flow patterns can inform transport advocacy, local jobs policy, and investment priorities by showing which external labour markets matter most to residents.
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Key insight
81.7% of employed residents living in Marion (C) worked outside Marion (C) in 2021. Adelaide was the largest external destination.
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18.3%
Work locally
8,741 residents
81.7%
Commute out
38,981 residents
Chart view
Where Marion (C) residents work
Flow shares show where employed residents work. Total employed residents: 47,722.
Employment self-sufficiency
Share of employed residents who work within the municipality.
Marion
18.3%
8,741
Adelaide
18.9%
9,031
West Torrens
10.2%
4,891
Onkaparinga
9.1%
4,352
Mitcham
9.1%
4,345
Holdfast Bay
6.4%
3,056
No Fixed Address (SA)
4.5%
2,159
Charles Sturt
4.5%
2,151
Port Adelaide Enfield
4.5%
2,139
Other LGAs
14.4%
6,857
Data table
Where Marion (C) residents work table
Download the ranked local and external flow counts behind the chart.
| Area | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Marion | 8,741 | 18.3% |
| Adelaide | 9,031 | 18.9% |
| West Torrens | 4,891 | 10.2% |
| Onkaparinga | 4,352 | 9.1% |
| Mitcham | 4,345 | 9.1% |
| Holdfast Bay | 3,056 | 6.4% |
| No Fixed Address (SA) | 2,159 | 4.5% |
| Charles Sturt | 2,151 | 4.5% |
| Port Adelaide Enfield | 2,139 | 4.5% |
| Other LGAs | 6,857 | 14.4% |