Marlo Merrican NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Marlo Merrican NSW is 60 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marlo Merrican is $407 per week ($21,164 per year). Median rent in Marlo Merrican is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Marlo Merrican has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Marlo Merrican has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marlo Merrican is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marlo Merrican is $1,625.

There were 3 recorded offences in Marlo Merrican in 2025-26, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Marlo Merrican Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Marlo Merrican Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$407/wk
$21,164 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 1 per bedroom

Marlo Merrican Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (33) Female 45.9% (28)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
60 people · 52.2 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

Marlo Merrican Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Marlo Merrican Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 7 dwellings

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

Marlo Merrican Country of Birth

Australia
85.2%
England
14.8%

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

Marlo Merrican Religion

No Religion
45.5%
Not stated
27.3%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
10.9%
Anglican
9.1%
SB OSB NRA OSB
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marlo Merrican Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
37.1%

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

Marlo Merrican Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

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

Marlo Merrican Employment

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Employed full-time
30.0% 12 people
Employed part-time
47.5% 19 people
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Not in labour force
22.5% 9 people

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

Marlo Merrican Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
75.0%
Certificate III/IV
25.0%

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

Marlo Merrican Occupation

Professionals
63.6%
Managers
36.4%

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

Marlo Merrican Field of Study

Engineering
54.5%
Health
45.5%

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

Marlo Merrican Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marlo Merrican Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
38.5%
$400-$499/wk
38.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Marlo Merrican Marital Status

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Married
35.4% 17
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Divorced
18.8% 9
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Never married
45.8% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marlo Merrican Ancestry

Australian
36.1%
Other
16.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
12.5%
Irish
12.5%
English
8.3%
Spanish
5.6%
German
4.2%
Scottish
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marlo Merrican School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
76.9%
Secondary — Government
23.1%

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

Marlo Merrican Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.8% 10
No need for assistance
91.2% 104

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

Marlo Merrican Volunteering

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Volunteer
12.2% 5
Not a volunteer
87.8% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marlo Merrican How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.9%
Did not go to work
23.8%
Car (passenger)
14.3%

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

Marlo Merrican Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
44.4%
3 vehicles
22.2%

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

Marlo Merrican Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
30.0%
3 bedrooms
70.0%

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

Marlo Merrican Population Mobility

4.9%
moved in the last year
29.1%
moved in the last 5 years
13.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marlo Merrican Indigenous Population

12.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
14
Indigenous residents
98
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marlo Merrican Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7

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

Marlo Merrican Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.1%
$1-$149/wk
25.8%
$150-$299/wk
12.9%
$400-$499/wk
9.7%
$650-$799/wk
12.9%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marlo Merrican Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.5%
Couple — no children
20.8%
Couple — no children under 15
17.0%
One parent — children under 15
15.1%
One parent — no children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marlo Merrican Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.6% 5
Did not provide
88.4% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marlo Merrican Children Ever Born

No children
58.8%
2 children
23.5%
4 children
17.6%

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

Marlo Merrican When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
4

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

Marlo Merrican Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.0%
5–14 hours
31.1%
15–29 hours
13.3%
30+ hours
20.0%
Did not do domestic work
15.6%

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

Marlo Merrican Household Size

1 person
18.2%
2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
13.6%
6+ persons
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marlo Merrican Where Residents Moved From

Same address
58
Moved — same area (SA2)
7

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

Marlo Merrican Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Marlo Merrican Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Assault
1
Property Damage
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Marlo Merrican Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $949/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 26.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Marlo Merrican

≈ $4,112/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $699/wk
Rent share 26.3%

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Marlo Merrican vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marlo Merrican

What is the population of Marlo Merrican NSW?

The population of Marlo Merrican NSW is 60 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Marlo Merrican?

The median personal income in Marlo Merrican NSW is $407 per week, or $21,164 per year.The median household income is $949 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in Marlo Merrican?

Median rent in Marlo Merrican NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 26.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Marlo Merrican?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marlo Merrican NSW is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marlo Merrican?

The median age in Marlo Merrican NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marlo Merrican a good suburb to live in?

Marlo Merrican is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 60.The median income is $407/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.3% 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: 12505. All dollar figures in AUD.