Markwell NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Markwell NSW is 144 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Markwell is $634 per week ($32,968 per year). Median rent in Markwell is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Markwell has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Markwell has a population density of 2.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Markwell is $1,733.

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

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Markwell Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Markwell Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$634/wk
$32,968 per year
#6551 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
#6115 of 14,663
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Markwell Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.8% (66) Female 53.2% (75)

Population Density

2.7
people per km²
144 people · 53.3 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,392
Family income/wk

Markwell 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)

Markwell Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.5% 23 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.5% 17 dwellings

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

Markwell Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Markwell Religion

No Religion
34.8%
Catholic
31.2%
Anglican
19.9%
Uniting Church
7.1%
Christian (other)
5.0%
Baptist
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Markwell Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
48.5%
Year 12 or equivalent
32.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.1%

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

Markwell Employment

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Employed full-time
40.2% 45 people
Employed part-time
23.2% 26 people
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Not in labour force
36.6% 41 people

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

Markwell Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
67.9%
Bachelor Degree
20.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.7%
Certificate I/II
5.7%

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

Markwell Occupation

Labourers
28.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.0%
Managers
17.1%
Professionals
17.1%
Community & Personal Service
17.1%

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

Markwell Field of Study

Engineering
32.6%
Architecture & Building
14.0%
Agriculture & Environment
14.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.3%
Society & Culture
9.3%
Management & Commerce
7.0%
Health
7.0%
Education
7.0%

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

Markwell Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Markwell Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
13.0%
$400-$499/wk
8.7%
$500-$649/wk
10.9%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
15.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
19.6%
$4,000+/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Markwell Marital Status

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Married
51.2% 64
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Separated
4.0% 5
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Divorced
10.4% 13
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Widowed
7.2% 9
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Never married
27.2% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Markwell Ancestry

Australian
36.8%
English
33.0%
Irish
10.5%
Scottish
9.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.2%
Other
2.4%
German
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Markwell School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
31.3%
Primary — Government
18.8%
Primary — Catholic
15.6%
Pre-school
12.5%
Secondary — Catholic
12.5%
Vocational Education
9.4%

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

Markwell Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.1% 17
No need for assistance
93.9% 261

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

Markwell Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.8% 25
Not a volunteer
79.2% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Markwell Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
50.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Markwell How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.8%
Did not go to work
15.4%
Car (passenger)
5.8%

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

Markwell Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.7%
2 vehicles
39.1%
3 vehicles
19.6%
4+ vehicles
19.6%

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

Markwell Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
39.6%
5 bedrooms
10.4%

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

Markwell Population Mobility

16.5%
moved in the last year
34.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Markwell Indigenous Population

5.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
16
Indigenous residents
254
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Markwell Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Arthritis
6
Asthma
4

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

Markwell Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
11.1%
$650-$799/wk
22.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Markwell Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
45.3%
Couple — no children
34.2%
Couple — no children under 15
17.9%
One parent — children under 15
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Markwell Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.2% 19
Did not provide
83.8% 98

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Markwell Children Ever Born

No children
28.6%
2 children
31.4%
3 children
14.3%
4 children
17.1%
5+ children
8.6%

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

Markwell Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5–14 hours
23.5%
15–29 hours
25.2%
30+ hours
15.1%
Did not do domestic work
13.4%

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

Markwell Household Size

1 person
24.1%
2 persons
31.0%
3 persons
5.2%
4 persons
17.2%
5 persons
8.6%
6+ persons
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Markwell Where Residents Moved From

Same address
116
Moved from NSW
18

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

Markwell Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Markwell Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Markwell Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.1%

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

If you earn X in Markwell

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,062/wk
Rent share 19.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Markwell vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Markwell

What is the population of Markwell NSW?

The population of Markwell NSW is 144 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.7 people per km².Markwell is ranked #7,871 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Markwell?

The median personal income in Markwell NSW is $634 per week, or $32,968 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,392 per week.Markwell is ranked #6,551 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Markwell?

Median rent in Markwell NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 19.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Markwell ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Markwell?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Markwell 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 Markwell?

The median age in Markwell NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Markwell a good suburb to live in?

Markwell is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 144.The median income is $634/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.1% 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: 12503. All dollar figures in AUD.