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Marlee NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Marlee NSW is 199 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marlee is $567 per week ($29,484 per year). Median rent in Marlee is $180 per week ($780 per month). Marlee has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Marlee has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marlee is England. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marlee is $1,391.

There were 14 recorded offences in Marlee in 2024-25, a rate of 70 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

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Marlee Population

residents (Census 2021)

Marlee Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$567/wk

$29,484 per year

#7529 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$180/wk

$780 per month

#7868 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,391/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Marlee Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (105) Female 47.8% (96)

Population Density

3.2

people per km²

199 people · 61.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,428

Family income/wk

Marlee Age Distribution

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)

Marlee Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

60.3% 38 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

39.7% 25 dwellings

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

Marlee Country of Birth

Australia

89.6%

England

5.2%

Germany

5.2%

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

Marlee Religion

No Religion

40.6%

Catholic

22.8%

Anglican

18.8%

Not stated

9.4%

Uniting Church

3.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.5%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marlee Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

41.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.0%

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

Marlee Employment

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Employed full-time

33.1% 53 people

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Employed part-time

22.5% 36 people

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Unemployed

5.6% 9 people

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Not in labour force

38.8% 62 people

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

Marlee Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

53.2%

Bachelor Degree

24.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.2%

Postgraduate Degree

3.9%

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

Marlee Occupation

Professionals

26.7%

Managers

23.3%

Labourers

18.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.7%

Community & Personal Service

8.3%

Clerical & Administrative

6.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.0%

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

Marlee Field of Study

Society & Culture

21.1%

Engineering

21.1%

Health

12.3%

Education

12.3%

Architecture & Building

12.3%

Agriculture & Environment

8.8%

Management & Commerce

7.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.3%

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

Marlee Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marlee Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

18.0%

$800-$999/wk

14.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

23.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Marlee Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 88

↔️

Separated

4.5% 8

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Divorced

14.8% 26

👤

Never married

30.7% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marlee Ancestry

Australian

33.3%

English

30.1%

Scottish

12.9%

Irish

7.6%

Other

4.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.0%

New Zealander

2.0%

Chinese

1.6%

German

1.6%

Filipino

1.2%

Maltese

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marlee School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

40.0%

Primary — Government

30.0%

Vocational Education

20.0%

Primary — Catholic

10.0%

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

Marlee Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.4% 20

✅

No need for assistance

94.6% 350

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

Marlee Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

31.6% 50

—

Not a volunteer

68.4% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marlee Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

20.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

12.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Marlee How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.9%

Did not go to work

13.9%

Car (passenger)

8.9%

Truck

6.3%

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

Marlee Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.9%

2 vehicles

38.6%

3 vehicles

24.3%

4+ vehicles

14.3%

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

Marlee Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.8%

2 bedrooms

12.3%

3 bedrooms

44.6%

4 bedrooms

27.7%

5 bedrooms

4.6%

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

Marlee Population Mobility

9.2%

moved in the last year

27.5%

moved in the last 5 years

7.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marlee Indigenous Population

4.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

339

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marlee Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Cancer

Asthma

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Dementia

Diabetes

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

Marlee Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.8%

$1-$149/wk

7.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.8%

$300-$399/wk

8.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$500-$649/wk

12.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

4.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marlee Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.2%

Couple — children under 15

27.7%

Couple — no children under 15

21.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.8%

One parent — children under 15

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marlee Military Service

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Previously served

7.1% 12

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Never served

92.9% 156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Marlee Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.0% 21

—

Did not provide

87.0% 140

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marlee Children Ever Born

No children

31.3%

2 children

40.6%

3 children

18.8%

4 children

9.4%

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

Marlee When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Marlee Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.1%

5–14 hours

26.8%

15–29 hours

17.2%

30+ hours

12.7%

Did not do domestic work

24.2%

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

Marlee Household Size

1 person

13.5%

2 persons

48.6%

3 persons

16.2%

4 persons

10.8%

5 persons

5.4%

6+ persons

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marlee Where Residents Moved From

Same address

168

Moved from NSW

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

Marlee Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

66.7%

Step family — no other children

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Marlee Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 14 total

Theft

Drug Offences

Other Against Property

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Marlee Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,362/wk

Median Rent $180/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.2%

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

If you earn X in Marlee

Your weekly income

≈ $5,902/month

Median rent $180/wk

Left after rent $1,182/wk

Rent share 13.2%

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Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $10/wk

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Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $5/wk

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Income: $486/wk Rent: $155/wk Save: $25/wk

Marlee vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Cheero Point

Pop: 100 Income: $1,237/wk Rent: $515/wk

Combaning

Pop: 100 Income: $916/wk Rent: $127/wk

Deep Creek (Kempsey - NSW)

Pop: 100 Income: $488/wk Rent: $280/wk

Galambine

Pop: 100 Income: $1,583/wk Rent: $360/wk

Lowesdale

Pop: 100 Income: $820/wk Rent: $175/wk

Mogilla

Pop: 100 Income: $599/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marlee

What is the population of Marlee NSW?

The population of Marlee NSW is 199 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².Marlee is ranked #6,970 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marlee?

The median personal income in Marlee NSW is $567 per week, or $29,484 per year.The median household income is $1,362 per week.Family income is $1,428 per week.Marlee is ranked #7,529 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marlee?

Median rent in Marlee NSW is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 13.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Marlee ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marlee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marlee NSW is $1,391. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marlee?

The median age in Marlee NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marlee a good suburb to live in?

Marlee is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 199.The median income is $567/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.2% 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: 12504. All dollar figures in AUD.