Marrar NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Marrar NSW is 363 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marrar is $883 per week ($45,916 per year). Median rent in Marrar is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Marrar has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Marrar has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marrar is $1,365.

There were 4 recorded offences in Marrar in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Marrar Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Marrar Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$883/wk
$45,916 per year
#2336 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$275/wk
$1,192 per month
#5547 of 14,663
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,365/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Marrar Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (179) Female 50.3% (181)

Population Density

2.1
people per km²
363 people · 171.3 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
Family income/wk

Marrar 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Marrar Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 49 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 49 dwellings

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

Marrar Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Marrar Religion

Catholic
34.7%
No Religion
29.2%
Anglican
18.7%
Not stated
8.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.3%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Baptist
1.7%
Lutheran
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marrar Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
41.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
38.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.2%

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

Marrar Employment

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Employed full-time
50.2% 135 people
Employed part-time
24.2% 65 people
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Unemployed
3.0% 8 people
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Not in labour force
22.7% 61 people

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

Marrar Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.0%
Bachelor Degree
19.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.3%
Postgraduate Degree
4.4%

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

Marrar Occupation

Managers
23.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.1%
Clerical & Administrative
16.7%
Professionals
15.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.6%
Labourers
7.0%
Community & Personal Service
6.1%

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

Marrar Field of Study

Engineering
23.9%
Management & Commerce
21.2%
Society & Culture
14.2%
Agriculture & Environment
14.2%
Education
10.6%
Health
6.2%
Architecture & Building
6.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.5%

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

Marrar Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marrar Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.3%
$1-$149/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
3.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
17.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.0%
$4,000+/wk
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Marrar Marital Status

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Married
62.0% 171
↔️
Separated
1.4% 4
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Divorced
7.2% 20
🕊️
Widowed
2.2% 6
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Never married
27.2% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marrar Ancestry

Australian
41.8%
English
27.2%
Irish
12.6%
Scottish
8.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.6%
Other
2.2%
German
2.0%
Italian
0.9%
Welsh
0.9%
French
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marrar School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
25.3%
Pre-school
16.0%
Secondary — Government
16.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
14.7%
Primary — Catholic
10.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
6.7%
Secondary — Catholic
6.7%
Vocational Education
4.0%

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

Marrar Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.4% 30
No need for assistance
95.6% 647

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

Marrar Volunteering

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Volunteer
31.3% 83
Not a volunteer
68.7% 182

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marrar Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
8.3%
$600-$799/mo
12.5%
$800-$999/mo
12.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
22.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Marrar How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.8%
Did not go to work
10.6%
Car (passenger)
5.3%
Walked only
3.3%

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

Marrar Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.4%
1 vehicle
18.1%
2 vehicles
32.8%
3 vehicles
28.4%
4+ vehicles
17.2%

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

Marrar Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.0%
2 bedrooms
3.6%
3 bedrooms
42.0%
4 bedrooms
35.7%
5 bedrooms
10.7%

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

Marrar Population Mobility

14.5%
moved in the last year
29.9%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marrar Indigenous Population

5.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
35
Indigenous residents
633
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marrar Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
30
Arthritis
14
Asthma
12
Diabetes
6
Lung condition
6
Cancer
5
Heart disease
3

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

Marrar Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.3%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
9.8%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.3%
$3,500+/wk
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marrar Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.5%
Couple — no children
30.7%
Couple — no children under 15
17.3%
One parent — no children under 15
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marrar Military Service

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Previously served
3.7% 10
👤
Never served
96.3% 260

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Marrar Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 39
Did not provide
85.6% 231

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marrar Children Ever Born

No children
28.2%
1 child
2.9%
2 children
20.4%
3 children
29.1%
4 children
19.4%

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

Marrar When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3

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

Marrar Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.5%
5–14 hours
28.0%
15–29 hours
15.7%
30+ hours
13.4%
Did not do domestic work
16.4%

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

Marrar Household Size

1 person
13.9%
2 persons
40.2%
3 persons
14.8%
4 persons
14.8%
5 persons
16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marrar Where Residents Moved From

Same address
290
Moved from NSW
27
Moved — same area (SA2)
13
Moved from VIC
5

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

Marrar Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
89.6%
Step family — no other children
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Marrar Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Assault
2
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Marrar Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1008
avg ICSEA score
27
total students
Marrar Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 27 students
1008
ICSEA

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

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Marrar Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,825/wk
Median Rent $275/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.1%

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

If you earn X in Marrar

≈ $7,908/month
Median rent $275/wk
Left after rent $1,550/wk
Rent share 15.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Marrar vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marrar

What is the population of Marrar NSW?

The population of Marrar NSW is 363 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².Marrar is ranked #5,608 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marrar?

The median personal income in Marrar NSW is $883 per week, or $45,916 per year.The median household income is $1,825 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.Marrar is ranked #2,336 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marrar?

Median rent in Marrar NSW is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 15.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Marrar ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marrar?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marrar NSW is $1,365. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marrar?

The median age in Marrar NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marrar a good suburb to live in?

Marrar is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 363.The median income is $883/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.1% 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: 12513. All dollar figures in AUD.