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Marcus Hill VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Marcus Hill, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Marcus Hill VIC is 164 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marcus Hill is $986 per week ($51,272 per year). Median rent in Marcus Hill is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Marcus Hill has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Marcus Hill has a population density of 12.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marcus Hill is $2,167.

There were 3 recorded offences in Marcus Hill in 2025-25, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Marcus Hill Population

residents (Census 2021)

Marcus Hill Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$986/wk

$51,272 per year

#1303 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Marcus Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (82) Female 50.3% (83)

Population Density

12.5

people per km²

164 people · 13.1 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,349

Family income/wk

Marcus Hill 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Marcus Hill Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

71.1% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

28.9% 11 dwellings

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

Marcus Hill Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Marcus Hill Religion

No Religion

50.0%

Catholic

17.3%

Anglican

10.5%

Not stated

9.9%

Uniting Church

4.9%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Baptist

2.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marcus Hill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

7.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.3%

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

Marcus Hill Employment

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Employed full-time

30.8% 40 people

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Employed part-time

31.5% 41 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 4 people

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Not in labour force

34.6% 45 people

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

Marcus Hill Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.8%

Bachelor Degree

22.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.0%

Postgraduate Degree

15.7%

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

Marcus Hill Occupation

Managers

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.3%

Community & Personal Service

17.5%

Professionals

17.5%

Clerical & Administrative

7.5%

Labourers

7.5%

Sales Workers

3.8%

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

Marcus Hill Field of Study

Society & Culture

18.5%

Health

18.5%

Engineering

16.9%

Management & Commerce

13.8%

Agriculture & Environment

9.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Architecture & Building

7.7%

Education

7.7%

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

Marcus Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marcus Hill Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

22.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.3%

$4,000+/wk

29.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Marcus Hill Marital Status

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Married

53.2% 75

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Separated

2.8% 4

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Divorced

3.5% 5

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Widowed

2.8% 4

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Never married

37.6% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marcus Hill Ancestry

Australian

34.0%

English

32.6%

Scottish

14.4%

Irish

7.0%

German

4.2%

Other

4.2%

Italian

1.9%

Welsh

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marcus Hill School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

38.1%

Vocational Education

28.6%

Secondary — Government

19.0%

Primary — Government

14.3%

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

Marcus Hill Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 8

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 291

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

Marcus Hill Volunteering

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Volunteer

26.8% 34

—

Not a volunteer

73.2% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marcus Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

38.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

30.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Marcus Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.1%

Did not go to work

10.4%

Car (passenger)

9.0%

Other

4.5%

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

Marcus Hill Car Ownership

1 vehicle

10.2%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

20.4%

4+ vehicles

26.5%

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

Marcus Hill Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.1%

3 bedrooms

36.4%

4 bedrooms

38.6%

5 bedrooms

6.8%

6+ bedrooms

9.1%

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

Marcus Hill Population Mobility

14.5%

moved in the last year

28.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marcus Hill Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

284

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marcus Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Marcus Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.0%

$150-$299/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

3.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

15.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.0%

$3,500+/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marcus Hill Family Structure

Couple — no children

34.4%

Couple — no children under 15

28.0%

Couple — children under 15

26.4%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marcus Hill Military Service

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Previously served

3.6% 5

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Never served

96.4% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Marcus Hill Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.8% 21

—

Did not provide

84.2% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marcus Hill Children Ever Born

No children

44.2%

2 children

18.6%

3 children

37.2%

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

Marcus Hill When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2011–2015

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

Marcus Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.9%

5–14 hours

24.2%

15–29 hours

21.1%

30+ hours

12.5%

Did not do domestic work

13.3%

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

Marcus Hill Household Size

1 person

5.9%

2 persons

47.1%

3 persons

19.6%

4 persons

5.9%

5 persons

15.7%

6+ persons

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marcus Hill Where Residents Moved From

Same address

130

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Marcus Hill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Marcus Hill Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Theft

Assault

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Marcus Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,374/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.6%

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

If you earn X in Marcus Hill

Your weekly income

≈ $10,287/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $2,074/wk

Rent share 12.6%

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Marcus Hill vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Barfold

Pop: 82 Income: $706/wk Rent: $165/wk

Blowhard

Pop: 82 Income: $769/wk Rent: $150/wk

Caniambo

Pop: 82 Income: $808/wk Rent: $260/wk

Carlyle

Pop: 82 Income: $945/wk Rent: $200/wk

Charleroi

Pop: 82 Income: $814/wk Rent: $245/wk

Earlston

Pop: 82 Income: $619/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marcus Hill

What is the population of Marcus Hill VIC?

The population of Marcus Hill VIC is 164 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.5 people per km².Marcus Hill is ranked #7,503 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marcus Hill?

The median personal income in Marcus Hill VIC is $986 per week, or $51,272 per year.The median household income is $2,374 per week.Family income is $2,349 per week.Marcus Hill is ranked #1,303 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marcus Hill?

Median rent in Marcus Hill VIC is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 12.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Marcus Hill ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marcus Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marcus Hill VIC is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marcus Hill?

The median age in Marcus Hill VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marcus Hill a good suburb to live in?

Marcus Hill is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 164.The median income is $986/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.6% 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: 21601. All dollar figures in AUD.