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Mardan VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mardan VIC is 248 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mardan is $765 per week ($39,780 per year). Median rent in Mardan is $277 per week ($1,200 per month). Mardan has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Mardan has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Mardan is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mardan is $1,626.

There were 13 recorded offences in Mardan in 2025-25, a rate of 52 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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Mardan Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mardan Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$765/wk

$39,780 per year

#4232 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$277/wk

$1,200 per month

#5537 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,626/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mardan Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.4% (127) Female 48.6% (120)

Population Density

4.1

people per km²

248 people · 59.8 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,857

Family income/wk

Mardan 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mardan Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.6% 40 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.4% 32 dwellings

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

Mardan Country of Birth

Australia

95.4%

England

4.6%

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

Mardan Religion

No Religion

47.3%

Not stated

15.8%

Anglican

11.6%

Catholic

10.0%

Uniting Church

6.6%

Christian (other)

4.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mardan Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.5%

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

Mardan Employment

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Employed full-time

35.3% 61 people

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Employed part-time

24.3% 42 people

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Not in labour force

40.5% 70 people

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

Mardan Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.5%

Bachelor Degree

24.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.0%

Postgraduate Degree

3.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.9%

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

Mardan Occupation

Managers

28.4%

Professionals

19.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.9%

Labourers

13.4%

Community & Personal Service

7.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.5%

Clerical & Administrative

6.0%

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

Mardan Field of Study

Management & Commerce

19.4%

Engineering

17.7%

Agriculture & Environment

12.9%

Health

11.3%

Society & Culture

8.1%

Education

8.1%

Creative Arts

8.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.8%

Architecture & Building

4.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.8%

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

Mardan Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mardan Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.0%

$4,000+/wk

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mardan Marital Status

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Married

46.7% 98

↔️

Separated

3.3% 7

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Divorced

14.8% 31

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Widowed

4.3% 9

👤

Never married

31.0% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mardan Ancestry

Australian

37.7%

English

29.9%

Irish

10.1%

Scottish

9.1%

German

8.1%

Other

2.3%

Welsh

1.6%

Italian

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mardan School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.9%

Secondary — Government

26.2%

Pre-school

19.0%

Secondary — Catholic

11.9%

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

Mardan Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.6% 7

✅

No need for assistance

98.4% 422

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

Mardan Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.4% 48

—

Not a volunteer

73.6% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mardan Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

14.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

28.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mardan How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.2%

Did not go to work

17.5%

Walked only

6.3%

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

Mardan Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.0%

2 vehicles

38.0%

3 vehicles

19.0%

4+ vehicles

24.1%

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

Mardan Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.5%

2 bedrooms

9.1%

3 bedrooms

54.5%

4 bedrooms

22.7%

5 bedrooms

5.7%

6+ bedrooms

3.4%

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

Mardan Population Mobility

6.2%

moved in the last year

30.3%

moved in the last 5 years

0.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

53.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mardan Indigenous Population

0.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

417

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mardan Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Stroke

Lung condition

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Mardan Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.9%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

15.0%

$800-$999/wk

15.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,500+/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mardan Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.5%

Couple — no children

31.6%

Couple — no children under 15

19.8%

One parent — no children under 15

7.0%

One parent — children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mardan Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 4

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Never served

97.8% 178

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mardan Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

19.4% 34

—

Did not provide

80.6% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mardan Children Ever Born

No children

26.7%

2 children

43.3%

3 children

30.0%

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

Mardan When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

2017

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

Mardan Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

24.3%

15–29 hours

17.7%

30+ hours

18.2%

Did not do domestic work

21.0%

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

Mardan Household Size

1 person

20.5%

2 persons

39.8%

3 persons

19.3%

4 persons

11.4%

5 persons

5.7%

6+ persons

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mardan Where Residents Moved From

Same address

197

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Mardan Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

69.0%

Step family — no other children

20.7%

Blended family — no other children

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mardan Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 13 total

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Mardan Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,649/wk

Median Rent $277/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.8%

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

If you earn X in Mardan

Your weekly income

≈ $7,146/month

Median rent $277/wk

Left after rent $1,372/wk

Rent share 16.8%

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Mardan vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Jeetho

Pop: 124 Income: $746/wk Rent: $295/wk

Naringal

Pop: 124 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $200/wk

South Purrumbete

Pop: 124 Income: $739/wk Rent: $275/wk

Wannon

Pop: 124 Income: $758/wk Rent: $100/wk

Watchem

Pop: 124 Income: $465/wk Rent: $175/wk

Yeo

Pop: 124 Income: $838/wk Rent: $308/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mardan

What is the population of Mardan VIC?

The population of Mardan VIC is 248 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².Mardan is ranked #6,436 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mardan?

The median personal income in Mardan VIC is $765 per week, or $39,780 per year.The median household income is $1,649 per week.Family income is $1,857 per week.Mardan is ranked #4,232 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mardan?

Median rent in Mardan VIC is $277 per week ($1,200 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mardan ranks #5,537 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mardan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mardan VIC is $1,626. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mardan?

The median age in Mardan VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mardan a good suburb to live in?

Mardan is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 248.The median income is $765/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 21602. All dollar figures in AUD.