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Great Marlow NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Great Marlow, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Great Marlow NSW is 184 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Great Marlow is $630 per week ($32,760 per year). Median rent in Great Marlow is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Great Marlow has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Great Marlow has a population density of 18.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Great Marlow is India. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Great Marlow is $1,733.

There were 8 recorded offences in Great Marlow in 2025-26, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (3 offences).

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Great Marlow Population

residents (Census 2021)

Great Marlow Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$630/wk

$32,760 per year

#6607 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$345/wk

$1,495 per month

#3520 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Great Marlow Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (90) Female 51.6% (96)

Population Density

18.1

people per km²

184 people · 10.2 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,687

Family income/wk

Great Marlow Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Great Marlow Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.0% 34 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.0% 20 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Great Marlow Country of Birth

Australia

96.5%

India

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Great Marlow Religion

No Religion

30.1%

Catholic

25.3%

Anglican

19.4%

Not stated

6.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

6.5%

Uniting Church

4.8%

Christian (other)

4.3%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Great Marlow Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Great Marlow Employment

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Employed full-time

31.8% 47 people

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Employed part-time

25.7% 38 people

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Not in labour force

42.6% 63 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Great Marlow Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

48.4%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.1%

Postgraduate Degree

7.8%

Certificate I/II

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Great Marlow Occupation

Professionals

35.1%

Managers

22.8%

Community & Personal Service

17.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.8%

Clerical & Administrative

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Great Marlow Field of Study

Management & Commerce

32.7%

Society & Culture

24.5%

Health

16.3%

Agriculture & Environment

8.2%

Information Technology

6.1%

Education

6.1%

Engineering

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Great Marlow Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Great Marlow Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

14.8%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.6%

$4,000+/wk

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Great Marlow Marital Status

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Married

62.0% 98

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Divorced

3.2% 5

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Widowed

8.9% 14

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Never married

25.9% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Great Marlow Ancestry

Australian

36.5%

English

31.6%

Scottish

11.5%

Irish

9.0%

German

5.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

Dutch

1.6%

Indian

1.2%

Other

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Great Marlow School & University Attendance

Pre-school

29.6%

Primary — Government

22.2%

Secondary — Government

14.8%

Primary — Catholic

11.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.1%

Secondary — Catholic

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Great Marlow Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.0% 14

✅

No need for assistance

96.0% 334

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Great Marlow Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.7% 36

—

Not a volunteer

76.3% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Great Marlow Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

53.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Great Marlow How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.4%

Did not go to work

17.4%

Car (passenger)

7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Great Marlow Car Ownership

1 vehicle

31.1%

2 vehicles

37.8%

3 vehicles

16.2%

4+ vehicles

14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Great Marlow Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.7%

3 bedrooms

34.3%

4 bedrooms

48.6%

5 bedrooms

11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Great Marlow Population Mobility

5.7%

moved in the last year

28.2%

moved in the last 5 years

1.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Great Marlow Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

338

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Great Marlow Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Great Marlow Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$1-$149/wk

9.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

8.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Great Marlow Family Structure

Couple — no children

34.0%

Couple — children under 15

26.8%

Couple — no children under 15

21.6%

One parent — children under 15

11.1%

One parent — no children under 15

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Great Marlow Military Service

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Previously served

4.7% 7

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Never served

95.3% 143

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Great Marlow Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 23

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Did not provide

85.0% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Great Marlow Children Ever Born

No children

21.5%

2 children

30.8%

3 children

35.4%

4 children

6.2%

5+ children

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Great Marlow When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Great Marlow Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.3%

5–14 hours

28.0%

15–29 hours

8.0%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

34.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Great Marlow Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

47.1%

3 persons

7.4%

4 persons

10.3%

5 persons

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Great Marlow Where Residents Moved From

Same address

164

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Great Marlow Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.3%

Step family — no other children

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Great Marlow Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total

Other Against Person

Theft

Other Against Property

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Great Marlow Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,399/wk

Median Rent $345/wk

Rent-to-Income 24.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Great Marlow

Your weekly income

≈ $6,062/month

Median rent $345/wk

Left after rent $1,054/wk

Rent share 24.7%

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Great Marlow vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

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Pop: 92 Income: $1,089/wk Rent: $350/wk

Doon Doon

Pop: 92 Income: $512/wk Rent: $360/wk

Duckenfield

Pop: 92 Income: $671/wk Rent: $315/wk

Ettamogah

Pop: 92 Income: $942/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $457/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $919/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Marlow

What is the population of Great Marlow NSW?

The population of Great Marlow NSW is 184 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 18.1 people per km².Great Marlow is ranked #7,191 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Great Marlow?

The median personal income in Great Marlow NSW is $630 per week, or $32,760 per year.The median household income is $1,399 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Great Marlow is ranked #6,607 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Great Marlow?

Median rent in Great Marlow NSW is $345 per week ($1,495 per month).Rent represents 24.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Great Marlow ranks #3,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Great Marlow?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Great Marlow NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Great Marlow?

The median age in Great Marlow NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Great Marlow a good suburb to live in?

Great Marlow is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 184.The median income is $630/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11752. All dollar figures in AUD.