Mount Marsden NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Mount Marsden NSW is 54 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Marsden is $512 per week ($26,624 per year). Median rent in Mount Marsden is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Mount Marsden has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Marsden has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Marsden is $2,600.

There were 7 recorded offences in Mount Marsden in 2024-25, a rate of 130 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (4 offences).

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Mount Marsden Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Marsden Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$512/wk
$26,624 per year
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Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Mount Marsden Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (31) Female 48.3% (29)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
54 people · 81.3 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$966
Family income/wk

Mount Marsden Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Marsden Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 8 dwellings

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

Mount Marsden Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mount Marsden Religion

No Religion
44.9%
Not stated
22.4%
Christian (other)
14.3%
Anglican
10.2%
Catholic
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Marsden Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.0%

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

Mount Marsden Employment

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Employed full-time
40.5% 15 people
Employed part-time
13.5% 5 people
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Not in labour force
45.9% 17 people

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

Mount Marsden Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.9%
Bachelor Degree
23.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.5%

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

Mount Marsden Occupation

Professionals
40.0%
Managers
30.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
30.0%

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

Mount Marsden Field of Study

Education
50.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
50.0%

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

Mount Marsden Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Marsden Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
25.0%
$800-$999/wk
75.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Marsden Marital Status

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Married
38.6% 17
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Divorced
13.6% 6
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Widowed
9.1% 4
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Never married
38.6% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Marsden Ancestry

Australian
41.1%
English
33.9%
Scottish
8.9%
Other
8.9%
Welsh
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Marsden School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Mount Marsden Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 71

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

Mount Marsden Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.7% 9
Not a volunteer
74.3% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Marsden How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Mount Marsden Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
33.3%

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

Mount Marsden Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
19.0%
3 bedrooms
52.4%
4 bedrooms
28.6%

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

Mount Marsden Population Mobility

11.1%
moved in the last year
52.4%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
40.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Marsden Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
71
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Marsden Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Arthritis
4
Lung condition
4
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Mount Marsden Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
47.1%
$650-$799/wk
23.5%
$800-$999/wk
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Marsden Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children
35.7%
One parent — children under 15
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Marsden Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.2% 5
Did not provide
84.8% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Marsden Children Ever Born

1 child
40.0%
3 children
60.0%

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

Mount Marsden Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
9.5%
5–14 hours
28.6%
15–29 hours
28.6%
30+ hours
11.9%
Did not do domestic work
21.4%

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

Mount Marsden Household Size

1 person
36.8%
2 persons
42.1%
4 persons
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Marsden Where Residents Moved From

Same address
40
Moved from NSW
5

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

Mount Marsden Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Marsden Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 7 total

Other Against Property
4
Other Against Person
1
Theft
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2023
2024

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

Mount Marsden Rent Prices & Affordability

29%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $860/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 29.1%

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

If you earn X in Mount Marsden

≈ $3,727/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $610/wk
Rent share 29.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Marsden vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Marsden

What is the population of Mount Marsden NSW?

The population of Mount Marsden NSW is 54 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Mount Marsden?

The median personal income in Mount Marsden NSW is $512 per week, or $26,624 per year.The median household income is $860 per week.Family income is $966 per week.

How much is rent in Mount Marsden?

Median rent in Mount Marsden NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 29.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Marsden?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Marsden NSW is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Marsden?

The median age in Mount Marsden NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Marsden a good suburb to live in?

Mount Marsden is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 54.The median income is $512/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.1% 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: 12787. All dollar figures in AUD.