Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Marrara NT — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Marrara NT is 1,323 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marrara is $1,137 per week ($59,124 per year). Median rent in Marrara is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Marrara has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Marrara has a population density of 429.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marrara is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marrara is $2,036.

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Marrara Population

residents (Census 2021)

Marrara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,137/wk

$59,124 per year

#587 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$370/wk

$1,603 per month

#2711 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,036/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.9 per bedroom

Marrara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (684) Female 48.5% (643)

Population Density

429.3

people per km²

1,323 people · 3.1 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,519

Family income/wk

Marrara 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)

Marrara Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

52.2% 176 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

47.8% 161 dwellings

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

Marrara Country of Birth

Australia

87.9%

England

3.4%

India

3.0%

Germany

1.7%

Bangladesh

1.5%

Cambodia

0.8%

Fiji

0.6%

Greece

0.6%

Hong Kong

0.6%

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

Marrara Religion

No Religion

41.5%

Catholic

26.6%

Not stated

10.4%

Anglican

9.8%

Uniting Church

4.0%

Buddhism

3.3%

Islam

2.3%

Eastern Orthodox

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marrara Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

18.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

16.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.7%

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

Marrara Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tot

20.4%

Other

19.4%

Greek

14.0%

SAL Filipin

10.8%

Cantonese

9.7%

Bengali

8.6%

IAL Nepali

8.6%

IAL Sinhal

8.6%

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

Marrara Employment

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Employed full-time

49.9% 486 people

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Employed part-time

16.2% 158 people

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Unemployed

3.2% 31 people

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Not in labour force

30.7% 299 people

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

Marrara Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.6%

Bachelor Degree

24.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.1%

Postgraduate Degree

12.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.3%

Certificate I/II

2.7%

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

Marrara Occupation

Professionals

26.6%

Managers

17.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.0%

Clerical & Administrative

15.3%

Community & Personal Service

11.9%

Labourers

6.1%

Sales Workers

4.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.9%

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

Marrara Field of Study

Management & Commerce

27.4%

Engineering

17.6%

Health

11.9%

Society & Culture

11.7%

Education

8.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.2%

Architecture & Building

5.0%

Information Technology

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Agriculture & Environment

3.1%

Creative Arts

2.3%

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

Marrara Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marrara Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.8%

$1-$149/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

1.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

3.2%

$800-$999/wk

5.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.2%

$4,000+/wk

16.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Marrara Marital Status

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Married

46.4% 521

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Separated

3.8% 43

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Divorced

11.8% 133

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Widowed

5.1% 57

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Never married

32.9% 369

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marrara Ancestry

English

23.7%

Australian

23.5%

Other

14.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.7%

Irish

7.6%

Scottish

7.4%

Chinese

4.8%

German

3.7%

Filipino

3.0%

Italian

2.0%

Greek

1.6%

Indian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marrara School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.2%

Primary — Catholic

15.3%

Pre-school

14.8%

Vocational Education

14.8%

Secondary — Government

9.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

9.0%

Secondary — Catholic

8.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.9%

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

Marrara Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 66

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 2,338

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

Marrara Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

21.8% 223

—

Not a volunteer

78.2% 802

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marrara Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

2.8%

$450-$599/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

5.5%

$800-$999/mo

4.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

34.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Marrara How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.1%

Did not go to work

10.9%

Car (passenger)

6.9%

Other

2.1%

Walked only

1.7%

Bicycle

1.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.9%

Bus

0.9%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

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

Marrara Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.6%

1 vehicle

41.1%

2 vehicles

38.3%

3 vehicles

13.1%

4+ vehicles

4.0%

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

Marrara Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

8.9%

2 bedrooms

40.3%

3 bedrooms

25.0%

4 bedrooms

21.4%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

6+ bedrooms

0.6%

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

Marrara Population Mobility

21.7%

moved in the last year

46.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marrara Indigenous Population

11.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

281

Indigenous residents

2,157

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marrara Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Marrara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.1%

$1-$149/wk

2.6%

$150-$299/wk

3.3%

$300-$399/wk

2.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marrara Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.9%

Couple — children under 15

37.4%

Couple — no children under 15

13.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

One parent — children under 15

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marrara Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

1.1% 11

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Previously served

5.3% 55

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Never served

93.6% 972

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Marrara Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

10.8% 110

—

Did not provide

89.2% 907

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marrara Children Ever Born

No children

33.6%

1 child

16.1%

2 children

32.1%

3 children

13.1%

4 children

5.1%

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

Marrara When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Marrara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.7%

5–14 hours

31.8%

15–29 hours

13.2%

30+ hours

7.2%

Did not do domestic work

24.1%

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

Marrara Household Size

1 person

30.8%

2 persons

40.9%

3 persons

12.8%

4 persons

10.3%

5 persons

3.8%

6+ persons

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marrara Where Residents Moved From

Same address

942

Moved from NT

136

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from WA

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from overseas

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

Marrara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

75.8%

Step family — no other children

21.7%

Blended family — no other children

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Marrara Schools

schools nearby

government

938

avg ICSEA score

5,152

total students

Australian International Islamic College Darwin Independent

Primary · T-6 · 40 students

1071

ICSEA

Milkwood Steiner School Independent

Combined · T-8 · 118 students

1053

ICSEA

O'Loughlin Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 599 students

1025

ICSEA

Leanyer Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 538 students

1024

ICSEA

Alawa Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 259 students

1011

ICSEA

Anula Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 388 students

1006

ICSEA

Jingili Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 235 students

997

ICSEA

NT Christian College Independent

Secondary · 11-12 · 93 students

987

ICSEA

Moil Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 167 students

970

ICSEA

Holy Family Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · T-6 · 248 students

968

ICSEA

Marrara Christian College Independent

Combined · T-10 · 289 students

962

ICSEA

Casuarina Senior College Government

Secondary · 10-12 · 690 students

949

ICSEA

Wagaman Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 213 students

944

ICSEA

Nemarluk School Government

Primary · T-6 · 170 students

929

ICSEA

Wulagi Primary School Government

Primary · T-6 · 144 students

890

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 24 schools

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

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Marrara Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,953/wk

Median Rent $370/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.9%

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

If you earn X in Marrara

Your weekly income

≈ $8,463/month

Median rent $370/wk

Left after rent $1,583/wk

Rent share 18.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cossack (NT)

Income: $1,077/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $120/wk

Moil

Income: $939/wk Rent: $310/wk Save: $60/wk

Millner

Income: $957/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $30/wk

Ludmilla

Income: $924/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $70/wk

Alawa

Income: $915/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $30/wk

The Gap (NT)

Income: $1,189/wk Rent: $350/wk Save: $20/wk

Katherine

Income: $1,141/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $10/wk

Brinkin

Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $10/wk

Marrara vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Numbulwar

Pop: 681 Income: $249/wk Rent: $75/wk

McMinns Lagoon

Pop: 687 Income: $1,040/wk Rent: $400/wk

Gapuwiyak

Pop: 705 Income: $358/wk Rent: $90/wk

Acacia Hills (NT)

Pop: 711 Income: $1,077/wk Rent: $390/wk

The Gardens (NT)

Pop: 726 Income: $1,273/wk Rent: $388/wk

Yuendumu

Pop: 740 Income: $276/wk Rent: $90/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marrara

What is the population of Marrara NT?

The population of Marrara NT is 1,323 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 429.3 people per km².Marrara is ranked #3,570 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marrara?

The median personal income in Marrara NT is $1,137 per week, or $59,124 per year.The median household income is $1,953 per week.Family income is $2,519 per week.Marrara is ranked #587 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marrara?

Median rent in Marrara NT is $370 per week ($1,603 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Marrara ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marrara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marrara NT is $2,036. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marrara?

The median age in Marrara NT is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marrara a good suburb to live in?

Marrara is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 1,323.The median income is $1,137/wk, which is above the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 70178. All dollar figures in AUD.