Marlborough QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Marlborough QLD is 154 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marlborough is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Marlborough is $120 per week ($520 per month). Marlborough has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Marlborough has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marlborough is England. The most common religion is No Religion (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marlborough is $975.

There were 142 recorded offences in Marlborough in 2025-26, a rate of 922 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (100 offences).

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Marlborough Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Marlborough Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
#5003 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$120/wk
$520 per month
#8508 of 14,663
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Marlborough Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.6% (83) Female 45.4% (69)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
154 people · 1390.8 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,281
Family income/wk

Marlborough 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)

Marlborough Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
61.0% 25 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
39.0% 16 dwellings

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

Marlborough Country of Birth

Australia
95.1%
England
4.9%

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

Marlborough Religion

No Religion
24.5%
Not stated
20.1%
Catholic
17.6%
Anglican
17.0%
Uniting Church
11.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
6.3%
SB OSB NRA SB
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marlborough Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
53.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
28.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.7%

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

Marlborough Employment

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Employed full-time
52.0% 51 people
Employed part-time
18.4% 18 people
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Not in labour force
29.6% 29 people

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

Marlborough Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
30.8%
Bachelor Degree
19.2%

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

Marlborough Occupation

Managers
47.8%
Labourers
39.1%
Community & Personal Service
13.0%

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

Marlborough Field of Study

Engineering
30.0%
Agriculture & Environment
25.0%
Health
15.0%
Education
15.0%
Management & Commerce
15.0%

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

Marlborough Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marlborough Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
12.3%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
8.8%
$4,000+/wk
19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Marlborough Marital Status

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Married
56.0% 79
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Separated
2.8% 4
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Divorced
11.3% 16
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Widowed
2.1% 3
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Never married
27.7% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marlborough Ancestry

English
41.5%
Australian
35.2%
Irish
6.3%
Scottish
5.0%
German
3.8%
Maltese
2.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.9%
Italian
1.9%
Other
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marlborough School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Marlborough Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.9% 12
No need for assistance
95.1% 233

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

Marlborough Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.8% 22
Not a volunteer
79.2% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marlborough Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Marlborough How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.3%
Did not go to work
12.2%
Car (passenger)
10.2%
Walked only
10.2%

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

Marlborough Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.2%
2 vehicles
48.4%
3 vehicles
15.6%
4+ vehicles
18.8%

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

Marlborough Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.0%
2 bedrooms
18.3%
3 bedrooms
43.3%
4 bedrooms
16.7%
5 bedrooms
5.0%
6+ bedrooms
6.7%

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

Marlborough Population Mobility

10.1%
moved in the last year
34.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marlborough Indigenous Population

1.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
255
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marlborough Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Heart disease
9
Lung condition
5
Arthritis
5
Diabetes
3
Asthma
3
Cancer
3

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

Marlborough Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.7%
$150-$299/wk
3.8%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
16.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.8%
$3,500+/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marlborough Family Structure

Couple — no children
52.0%
Couple — children under 15
32.0%
One parent — children under 15
8.0%
Couple — no children under 15
4.0%
One parent — no children under 15
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marlborough Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.7% 12
Did not provide
89.3% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marlborough Children Ever Born

1 child
11.1%
2 children
51.9%
3 children
37.0%

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

Marlborough When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
8

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

Marlborough Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.8%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
12.3%
30+ hours
8.8%
Did not do domestic work
29.8%

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

Marlborough Household Size

1 person
38.3%
2 persons
48.3%
3 persons
6.7%
4 persons
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marlborough Where Residents Moved From

Same address
116
Moved from QLD
10

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

Marlborough Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Marlborough Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 142 total

Theft
100
Traffic
16
Drug Offences
10
Property Damage
5
Assault
4
Break & Enter
2
Weapons
2
Sexual Offences
2
Domestic Violence
1

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

Marlborough Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,268/wk
Median Rent $120/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.5%

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

If you earn X in Marlborough

≈ $5,495/month
Median rent $120/wk
Left after rent $1,148/wk
Rent share 9.5%

Marlborough vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marlborough

What is the population of Marlborough QLD?

The population of Marlborough QLD is 154 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².Marlborough is ranked #7,697 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marlborough?

The median personal income in Marlborough QLD is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,268 per week.Family income is $1,281 per week.Marlborough is ranked #5,003 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marlborough?

Median rent in Marlborough QLD is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 9.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Marlborough ranks #8,508 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marlborough?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marlborough QLD is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marlborough?

The median age in Marlborough QLD is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marlborough a good suburb to live in?

Marlborough is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 154.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31767. All dollar figures in AUD.