Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Marlow Lagoon NT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Marlow Lagoon, Northern Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Marlow Lagoon NT is 754 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marlow Lagoon is $1,545 per week ($80,340 per year). Median rent in Marlow Lagoon is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Marlow Lagoon has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Marlow Lagoon has a population density of 152.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marlow Lagoon is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Thai. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marlow Lagoon is $2,500.

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Marlow Lagoon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Marlow Lagoon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,545/wk

$80,340 per year

#103 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$550/wk

$2,383 per month

#360 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,500/mo

Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Marlow Lagoon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (406) Female 45.9% (344)

Population Density

152.7

people per km²

754 people · 4.9 km²

Households

3.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$3,640

Family income/wk

Marlow Lagoon 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)

Marlow Lagoon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

31.4% 58 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

68.6% 127 dwellings

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

Marlow Lagoon Country of Birth

Australia

96.4%

England

2.4%

Germany

1.2%

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

Marlow Lagoon Religion

No Religion

46.7%

Catholic

21.4%

Anglican

10.1%

Not stated

7.1%

Eastern Orthodox

4.5%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Christian (other)

3.7%

Pentecostal

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marlow Lagoon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.3%

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

Marlow Lagoon Languages Spoken at Home

Thai

40.0%

Other Chinese

30.0%

Greek

30.0%

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

Marlow Lagoon Employment

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Employed full-time

63.2% 321 people

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Employed part-time

17.7% 90 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 8 people

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Not in labour force

17.5% 89 people

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

Marlow Lagoon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.5%

Bachelor Degree

20.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.2%

Postgraduate Degree

4.6%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

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

Marlow Lagoon Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.9%

Managers

21.2%

Professionals

20.2%

Clerical & Administrative

15.1%

Community & Personal Service

9.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.1%

Sales Workers

3.8%

Labourers

3.4%

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

Marlow Lagoon Field of Study

Engineering

29.2%

Management & Commerce

22.5%

Architecture & Building

11.6%

Society & Culture

10.9%

Health

10.2%

Education

6.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.9%

Agriculture & Environment

3.5%

Creative Arts

1.1%

Information Technology

1.1%

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

Marlow Lagoon Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marlow Lagoon Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

1.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

11.5%

$4,000+/wk

39.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Marlow Lagoon Marital Status

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Married

55.6% 315

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Separated

1.9% 11

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Divorced

6.7% 38

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Widowed

2.5% 14

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Never married

33.3% 189

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marlow Lagoon Ancestry

Australian

32.9%

English

27.2%

Irish

8.5%

Other

5.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

5.4%

Scottish

5.2%

German

4.9%

Greek

3.3%

Chinese

2.9%

Italian

1.7%

Polish

1.3%

Dutch

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marlow Lagoon School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

25.0%

Primary — Government

23.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

15.6%

Secondary — Government

13.1%

Pre-school

8.1%

Secondary — Catholic

6.3%

Vocational Education

4.4%

Primary — Catholic

3.8%

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

Marlow Lagoon Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.3% 46

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No need for assistance

96.7% 1,343

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

Marlow Lagoon Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.9% 116

—

Not a volunteer

78.1% 414

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marlow Lagoon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

6.3%

$800-$999/mo

5.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

32.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Marlow Lagoon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.4%

Did not go to work

10.4%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

Truck

2.2%

Bus

1.7%

Other

1.5%

Walked only

1.2%

Bicycle

1.0%

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

Marlow Lagoon Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.2%

2 vehicles

36.5%

3 vehicles

24.6%

4+ vehicles

24.6%

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

Marlow Lagoon Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.9%

2 bedrooms

7.8%

3 bedrooms

20.3%

4 bedrooms

36.9%

5 bedrooms

14.7%

6+ bedrooms

13.4%

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

Marlow Lagoon Population Mobility

11.4%

moved in the last year

32.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

78.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marlow Lagoon Indigenous Population

7.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

108

Indigenous residents

1,292

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marlow Lagoon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Marlow Lagoon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.6%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

0.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

1.0%

$500-$649/wk

0.8%

$650-$799/wk

3.3%

$800-$999/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

20.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.3%

$3,500+/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marlow Lagoon Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

56.1%

Couple — no children

25.3%

Couple — no children under 15

15.1%

One parent — no children under 15

2.5%

One parent — children under 15

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marlow Lagoon Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.9% 5

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.9% 5

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Previously served

4.9% 26

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Never served

93.3% 498

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Marlow Lagoon Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.5% 61

—

Did not provide

88.5% 470

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marlow Lagoon Children Ever Born

No children

28.5%

1 child

7.7%

2 children

40.0%

3 children

19.2%

4 children

4.6%

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

Marlow Lagoon When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

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

Marlow Lagoon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.5%

5–14 hours

42.6%

15–29 hours

12.9%

30+ hours

8.2%

Did not do domestic work

15.8%

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

Marlow Lagoon Household Size

1 person

11.8%

2 persons

26.5%

3 persons

18.0%

4 persons

23.2%

5 persons

10.0%

6+ persons

10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marlow Lagoon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

615

Moved from NT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

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

Marlow Lagoon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.0%

Step family — no other children

10.0%

Blended family — no other children

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Marlow Lagoon Schools

schools nearby

government

905

avg ICSEA score

3,619

total students

Durack Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 474 students

1017

ICSEA

Palmerston Christian College Independent

Combined · T-10 · 365 students

1008

ICSEA

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · T-6 · 165 students

983

ICSEA

Forrest Parade School Government

Primary · T-6 · 118 students

939

ICSEA

Driver Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 409 students

914

ICSEA

Palmerston College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,267 students

884

ICSEA

Woodroffe Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 327 students

842

ICSEA

Gray Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 283 students

808

ICSEA

Moulden Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 211 students

753

ICSEA

NT Christian College - Palmerston Campus Independent

Secondary

Good Shepherd Lutheran College - Palmerston Campus Independent

Primary

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

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Marlow Lagoon Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,630/wk

Median Rent $550/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.2%

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

If you earn X in Marlow Lagoon

Your weekly income

≈ $15,730/month

Median rent $550/wk

Left after rent $3,080/wk

Rent share 15.2%

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Marlow Lagoon vs State & National Average

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Pop: 383 Income: $324/wk Rent: $76/wk

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Pop: 384 Income: $700/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Pop: 392 Income: $591/wk Rent: $34/wk

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Pop: 394 Income: $391/wk Rent: $65/wk

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Pop: 396 Income: $542/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marlow Lagoon

What is the population of Marlow Lagoon NT?

The population of Marlow Lagoon NT is 754 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 152.7 people per km².Marlow Lagoon is ranked #4,384 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marlow Lagoon?

The median personal income in Marlow Lagoon NT is $1,545 per week, or $80,340 per year.The median household income is $3,630 per week.Family income is $3,640 per week.Marlow Lagoon is ranked #103 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marlow Lagoon?

Median rent in Marlow Lagoon NT is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 15.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Marlow Lagoon ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marlow Lagoon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marlow Lagoon NT is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marlow Lagoon?

The median age in Marlow Lagoon NT is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marlow Lagoon a good suburb to live in?

Marlow Lagoon is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 754.The median income is $1,545/wk, which is above the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.2% 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: 70176. All dollar figures in AUD.