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Marchmont NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Marchmont NSW is 285 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marchmont is $1,139 per week ($59,228 per year). Median rent in Marchmont is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Marchmont has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Marchmont has a population density of 5.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marchmont is England. The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marchmont is $2,644.

There were 2 recorded offences in Marchmont in 2024-25, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (2 offences).

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Marchmont Population

residents (Census 2021)

Marchmont Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,139/wk

$59,228 per year

#581 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$340/wk

$1,473 per month

#3592 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,644/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Marchmont Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.6% (125) Female 55.4% (155)

Population Density

5.3

people per km²

285 people · 53.3 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,250

Family income/wk

Marchmont Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

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)

Marchmont Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

30.7% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

69.3% 52 dwellings

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

Marchmont Country of Birth

Australia

92.1%

England

7.9%

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

Marchmont Religion

No Religion

33.6%

Catholic

30.6%

Anglican

20.7%

Not stated

8.1%

Lutheran

2.2%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marchmont Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

70.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.3%

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

Marchmont Employment

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Employed full-time

44.9% 88 people

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Employed part-time

19.9% 39 people

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Unemployed

4.1% 8 people

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Not in labour force

31.1% 61 people

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

Marchmont Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.5%

Certificate III/IV

20.5%

Postgraduate Degree

16.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.0%

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

Marchmont Occupation

Managers

26.8%

Professionals

23.7%

Community & Personal Service

13.4%

Clerical & Administrative

13.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.4%

Labourers

7.2%

Sales Workers

3.1%

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

Marchmont Field of Study

Management & Commerce

24.8%

Education

14.9%

Engineering

13.9%

Society & Culture

12.9%

Architecture & Building

9.9%

Agriculture & Environment

8.9%

Health

6.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.0%

Information Technology

3.0%

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

Marchmont Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marchmont Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

4.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

9.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

14.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.9%

$4,000+/wk

42.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Marchmont Marital Status

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Married

68.1% 143

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Separated

1.4% 3

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Divorced

7.6% 16

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Widowed

2.9% 6

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Never married

20.0% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marchmont Ancestry

Australian

40.2%

English

25.4%

Irish

10.1%

Scottish

9.3%

Other

5.3%

German

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.4%

Spanish

1.9%

Dutch

1.1%

Filipino

1.1%

Chinese

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marchmont School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.4%

Primary — Catholic

24.7%

Secondary — Government

21.9%

Secondary — Catholic

11.0%

Vocational Education

6.8%

Pre-school

4.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.1%

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

Marchmont Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 25

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 500

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

Marchmont Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.1% 54

—

Not a volunteer

72.9% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marchmont Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

21.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

30.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Marchmont How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

81.4%

Car (passenger)

8.2%

Did not go to work

7.2%

Walked only

3.1%

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

Marchmont Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.5%

2 vehicles

48.8%

3 vehicles

18.8%

4+ vehicles

10.0%

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

Marchmont Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.8%

2 bedrooms

4.8%

3 bedrooms

17.9%

4 bedrooms

47.6%

5 bedrooms

13.1%

6+ bedrooms

11.9%

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

Marchmont Population Mobility

6.7%

moved in the last year

36.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marchmont Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

514

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marchmont Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Cancer

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

Marchmont Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.8%

$1-$149/wk

6.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.2%

$3,500+/wk

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marchmont Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

55.2%

Couple — no children

22.0%

Couple — no children under 15

13.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.0%

One parent — children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marchmont Military Service

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Previously served

5.1% 10

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Never served

94.9% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Marchmont Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 25

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Did not provide

87.0% 168

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marchmont Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

1 child

6.8%

2 children

40.9%

3 children

27.3%

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

Marchmont When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Marchmont Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.2%

5–14 hours

40.4%

15–29 hours

14.1%

30+ hours

14.6%

Did not do domestic work

9.6%

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

Marchmont Household Size

1 person

14.1%

2 persons

34.6%

3 persons

15.4%

4 persons

17.9%

5 persons

11.5%

6+ persons

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marchmont Where Residents Moved From

Same address

237

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Marchmont Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Marchmont Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Marchmont Rent Prices & Affordability

11%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,187/wk

Median Rent $340/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.7%

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

If you earn X in Marchmont

Your weekly income

≈ $13,810/month

Median rent $340/wk

Left after rent $2,847/wk

Rent share 10.7%

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Marchmont vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bendick Murrell

Pop: 143 Income: $644/wk Rent: $200/wk

Dulguigan

Pop: 143 Income: $734/wk Rent: $560/wk

Glen William

Pop: 143 Income: $780/wk Rent: $320/wk

Medway

Pop: 143 Income: $758/wk Rent: $375/wk

Meringo

Pop: 143 Income: $675/wk Rent: $250/wk

Shannon Vale

Pop: 143 Income: $752/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marchmont

What is the population of Marchmont NSW?

The population of Marchmont NSW is 285 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.3 people per km².Marchmont is ranked #6,123 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marchmont?

The median personal income in Marchmont NSW is $1,139 per week, or $59,228 per year.The median household income is $3,187 per week.Family income is $3,250 per week.Marchmont is ranked #581 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marchmont?

Median rent in Marchmont NSW is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 10.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Marchmont ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marchmont?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marchmont NSW is $2,644. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marchmont?

The median age in Marchmont NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marchmont a good suburb to live in?

Marchmont is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 285.The median income is $1,139/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.7% 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: 12497. All dollar figures in AUD.