Marshdale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Marshdale NSW is 46 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marshdale is $754 per week ($39,208 per year). Median rent in Marshdale is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Marshdale has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Marshdale has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marshdale is $1,820.

There were 1 recorded offences in Marshdale in 2024-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Marshdale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Marshdale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$754/wk
$39,208 per year
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Median Rent
$285/wk
$1,235 per month
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,820/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Marshdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.8% (24) Female 44.2% (19)

Population Density

2.0
people per km²
46 people · 22.5 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,749
Family income/wk

Marshdale Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Marshdale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
36.4% 4 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
63.6% 7 dwellings

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

Marshdale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Marshdale Religion

No Religion
36.1%
Catholic
33.3%
Not stated
13.9%
Anglican
8.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Marshdale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.3%

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

Marshdale Employment

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Employed full-time
32.4% 11 people
Employed part-time
11.8% 4 people
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Not in labour force
55.9% 19 people

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

Marshdale Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
36.7%
Certificate III/IV
36.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.7%

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

Marshdale Occupation

Professionals
35.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.4%
Community & Personal Service
21.4%
Clerical & Administrative
21.4%

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

Marshdale Field of Study

Health
29.4%
Management & Commerce
29.4%
Society & Culture
23.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
17.6%

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

Marshdale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Marshdale Weekly Household Income

$4,000+/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Marshdale Marital Status

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Married
77.8% 21
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Never married
22.2% 6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Marshdale Ancestry

Australian
27.0%
English
25.7%
Aboriginal Australianralian
12.2%
Irish
10.8%
Scottish
9.5%
German
8.1%
Filipino
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Marshdale School & University Attendance

Pre-school
100.0%

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

Marshdale Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.1% 5
No need for assistance
93.9% 77

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

Marshdale Volunteering

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Volunteer
12.9% 4
Not a volunteer
87.1% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Marshdale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Marshdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Marshdale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
44.4%
2 vehicles
55.6%

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

Marshdale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
58.3%
4 bedrooms
41.7%

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

Marshdale Population Mobility

41.5%
moved in the last year
41.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Marshdale Indigenous Population

10.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
76
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Marshdale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Asthma
5
Arthritis
4

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

Marshdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
22.7%
$650-$799/wk
22.7%
$800-$999/wk
18.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
18.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Marshdale Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.6%
Couple — children under 15
40.6%
Couple — no children under 15
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Marshdale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
28.1% 9
Did not provide
71.9% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Marshdale Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
11.5%
15–29 hours
38.5%
30+ hours
23.1%
Did not do domestic work
26.9%

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

Marshdale Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
25.0%
3 persons
30.0%
4 persons
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Marshdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
24
Moved from NSW
13

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

Marshdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Marshdale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2024

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

Marshdale Rent Prices & Affordability

21%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $285/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.7%

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

If you earn X in Marshdale

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $285/wk
Left after rent $1,090/wk
Rent share 20.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Marshdale vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marshdale

What is the population of Marshdale NSW?

The population of Marshdale NSW is 46 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Marshdale?

The median personal income in Marshdale NSW is $754 per week, or $39,208 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $2,749 per week.

How much is rent in Marshdale?

Median rent in Marshdale NSW is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 20.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Marshdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marshdale NSW is $1,820. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marshdale?

The median age in Marshdale NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marshdale a good suburb to live in?

Marshdale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 46.The median income is $754/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.7% 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: 12518. All dollar figures in AUD.