Queensland · Suburb Profile

Marian QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Marian, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Marian QLD is 4,224 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marian is $1,006 per week ($52,312 per year). Median rent in Marian is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Marian has a median age of 32 years, younger than the national median of 38. Marian has a population density of 51 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marian is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Indonesian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marian is $1,941.

There were 251 recorded offences in Marian in 2025-26, a rate of 59 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (86 offences).

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Marian Population

4,224

residents (Census 2021)

Marian Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,006/wk

$52,312 per year

#1197 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

32years

6 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,941/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Marian Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (2,127) Female 49.6% (2,095)

Population Density

people per km²

4,224 people · 82.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,602

Family income/wk

Marian 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)

Marian Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Marian, 27.2% are owned outright and 72.8% have a mortgage.

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Owned outright

27.2%

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Owned with mortgage

72.8%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Germany
India

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

Marian Religion

No religion

41.4%

Catholic

25.9%

Anglican

11.6%

Not stated

8.9%

Uniting Church

5.8%

Christian (other)

1.4%

Presbyterian and Reformed

1.1%

Lutheran

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marian Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Indonesian

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Marian Employment

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Employed full-time

51.4% 1,357 people

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Employed part-time

22.3% 588 people

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Unemployed

2.5% 67 people

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Not in labour force

23.8% 628 people

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

Marian Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.2%

Bachelor Degree

13.4%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.2%

Postgraduate Degree

1.5%

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

Marian Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

32.5%

Professionals

16.6%

Clerical & Administrative

11.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

10.1%

Community & Personal Service

10.0%

Managers

9.7%

Labourers

5.4%

Sales Workers

3.7%

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

Marian Field of Study

Engineering

40.6%

Management & Commerce

17.8%

Health

9.6%

Education

9.0%

Society & Culture

7.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Architecture & Building

5.0%

Agriculture & Environment

2.6%

Creative Arts

1.1%

Information Technology

1.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

0.9%

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

Marian Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marian Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

0.3%

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.7%

$500-$649/wk

1.9%

$650-$799/wk

3.7%

$800-$999/wk

4.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

14.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.7%

$4,000+/wk

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Marian Marital Status

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Married

54.9% 1,693

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Separated

3.2% 98

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Divorced

6.3% 195

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Widowed

2.2% 69

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Never married

33.4% 1,029

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marian Ancestry

Australian

46.2%

English

39.3%

Irish

10.3%

Scottish

9.2%

German

5.4%

Maltese

4.8%

Italian

4.0%

Australian Aboriginal

3.7%

Maori

1.3%

Dutch

1.2%

New Zealander

0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marian School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

44.8%

Secondary — Government

25.9%

Vocational Education

8.8%

Pre-school

8.0%

Primary — Catholic

5.4%

Secondary — Catholic

4.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.2%

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

Marian Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.3%

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No need for assistance

96.7%

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

Marian Volunteering

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Volunteer

13.0% 362

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Not a volunteer

87.0% 2,428

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marian Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.7%

$300-$449/mo

0.6%

$450-$599/mo

1.3%

$600-$799/mo

1.8%

$800-$999/mo

2.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

36.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Marian How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.9%

Did not go to work

14.1%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

Walked only

1.9%

Bus

1.4%

Truck

1.1%

Other

0.4%

Bicycle

0.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

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

Marian Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.2%

1 vehicle

20.8%

2 vehicles

48.3%

3 vehicles

18.9%

4+ vehicles

10.8%

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

Marian Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.9%

2 bedrooms

5.2%

3 bedrooms

28.5%

4 bedrooms

58.8%

5 bedrooms

6.2%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

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

Marian Population Mobility

15.4%

moved in the last year

43.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

70.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marian Indigenous Population

4.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marian Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

268

Asthma

166

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Marian Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.9%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

1.6%

$500-$649/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

15.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

$3,500+/wk

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marian Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

56.4%

Couple — no children

21.4%

Couple — no children under 15

12.9%

One parent — children under 15

6.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marian Military Service

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Previously served

2.2% 62

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Never served

97.8% 2,729

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Marian Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.3% 285

—

Did not provide

89.7% 2,495

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marian Children Ever Born

No children

26.1%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

32.8%

3 children

20.4%

4 children

8.2%

5+ children

1.5%

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

Marian When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

2020

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

Marian Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.9%

5–14 hours

30.0%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

11.5%

Did not do domestic work

23.3%

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

Marian Household Size

1 person

11.5%

2 persons

32.2%

3 persons

19.1%

4 persons

21.8%

5 persons

11.1%

6+ persons

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marian Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,232

Moved from QLD

396

Moved — same area (SA2)

144

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

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

Marian Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.3%

Step family — no other children

19.1%

Blended family — no other children

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Marian Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 251 total

Theft

Traffic

Domestic Violence

Assault

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Property Damage

Fraud

Sexual Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Marian Schools

schools nearby

government

977

avg ICSEA score

449

total students

Marian State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 449 students

977

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Marian Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,392/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.7%

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

If you earn X in Marian

Your weekly income

≈ $10,365/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,992/wk

Rent share 16.7%

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Marian vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Marian is $1,006 a week, 35% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 169th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $80 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 16.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 32, 10 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Marian	Typical QLD	Typical Australia
Personal income	$1,006/wk	$747/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$2,392/wk	$1,593/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$400/wk	$320/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,941/mo	$1,625/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	32	42	42
Rent share of household income	16.7%	20.4%	20.3%

Suburbs near Marian

The closest suburb to Marian is Mirani, 8.6 km away.

Mirani

8.6 km away · income $794/wk · rent $325/wk

Walkerston

12.2 km away · income $929/wk · rent $360/wk

Habana

20.6 km away · income $1,047/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marian

What is the population of Marian QLD?

The population of Marian QLD is 4,224 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 51 people per km².Marian is ranked #1,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marian?

The median personal income in Marian QLD is $1,006 per week, or $52,312 per year.The median household income is $2,392 per week.Family income is $2,602 per week.Marian is ranked #1,197 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marian?

Median rent in Marian QLD is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Marian ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marian?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marian QLD is $1,941. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marian?

The median age in Marian QLD is 32 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marian a good suburb to live in?

Marian is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,224.The median income is $1,006/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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