Marong, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Marong VIC is 2,005 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marong is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Marong is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Marong has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Marong has a population density of 26 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marong is England. The most common religion is No religion (53.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marong is $1,560.

There were 57 recorded offences in Marong in 2025-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (22 offences).

Population
2,005
Census 2021
Median income
$900/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
31years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Marong vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Marong is $900 a week, 17% above the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 264th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $34 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 17.6% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 31, 12 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMarongTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$900/wk$767/wk +17%$766/wk
Household income$1,989/wk$1,687/wk +18%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$316/wk +11%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,560/mo$1,723/mo −9%$1,733/mo
Median age3143 −12 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.6%19.1% −1.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Marong, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Marong Population

2,005 residents at the 2021 Census.

Marong Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
Ranked 2,120 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
31years
7 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,560/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Marong Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,989/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 17.6%

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

Median rent in Marong against your income

About $8,619 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,639/wk
Rent share 17.6%

Marong Map

Marong, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Marong, Victoria: 36.7505°S, 144.0949°E

Marong Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Marong

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (1,004) Female 49.9% (1,001)

Population Density

26
people per km²
2,005 people · 76.1 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,155
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.2%
New Zealand
0.7%
India
0.6%
Myanmar
0.6%
Philippines
0.5%
Scotland
0.2%
United States of America
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.3%
Filipino
0.3%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
Hindi
0.2%
Tagalog
0.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
51.3%
English
41.4%
Irish
11.1%
Scottish
9.2%
German
4.0%
Italian
3.5%
Dutch
1.8%
Australian Aboriginal
1.5%
Indian
1.2%
Chinese
0.8%
Filipino
0.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
53.9%
Catholic
18.3%
Anglican
7.9%
Not stated
6.7%
Uniting Church
4.5%
Baptist
2.3%
Christian (other)
1.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.1% 771
Separated
2.8% 40
Divorced
7.1% 103
Widowed
2.5% 36
Never married
34.6% 502

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
59.3%
Couple: no children
22.4%
Couple: no children under 15
11.3%
One parent: children under 15
5.1%
One parent: no children under 15
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
14.2%
2 persons
31.8%
3 persons
16.8%
4 persons
22.8%
5 persons
10.5%
6+ persons
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Marong

Housing Tenure

Of the 651 occupied private dwellings in Marong at the 2021 Census, 11.2% were rented, 23.5% owned outright and 63.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 6 dwellings
Owned outright
23.5% 153 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
63.3% 412 dwellings
Rented
11.2% 73 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.4%
2 bedrooms
5.0%
3 bedrooms
35.6%
4 bedrooms
54.5%
5 bedrooms
2.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
1.3%
$300-$449/mo
0.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.3%
$600-$799/mo
2.6%
$800-$999/mo
4.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
22.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
42.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.5%
2 vehicles
49.5%
3 vehicles
20.9%
4+ vehicles
11.1%

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

Work, income and education in Marong

Employment

Employed full-time
48.7% 645 people
Employed part-time
24.3% 322 people
Unemployed
1.5% 20 people
Not in labour force
25.5% 337 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
21.0%
Professionals
19.5%
Community & Personal Service
19.0%
Managers
12.3%
Clerical & Administrative
12.0%
Labourers
7.3%
Sales Workers
4.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
5.9%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.4%
$4,000+/wk
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
4.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.3%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.9%
Did not go to work
14.3%
Car (passenger)
4.6%
Walked only
1.3%
Truck
0.6%
Other
0.3%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.4%
Bachelor Degree
20.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Postgraduate Degree
3.8%
Certificate I/II
2.2%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
20.8%
Society & Culture
16.6%
Management & Commerce
13.5%
Education
12.6%
Health
11.2%
Architecture & Building
10.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.7%
Agriculture & Environment
2.6%
Information Technology
2.0%
Creative Arts
2.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.5%
Secondary: Government
16.8%
Pre-school
14.0%
Primary: Catholic
10.8%
Vocational Education
9.4%
Secondary: Catholic
6.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.4%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.4%
Has need for assistance
3.7%
Need for assistance not stated
3.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
195
Asthma
93
Arthritis
69
Diabetes
43
Heart disease
35
Cancer
29
Lung condition
27
Kidney disease
24
Stroke
13
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.0% 194
Did not provide
86.0% 1,196

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.3% 213
Not a volunteer
84.7% 1,178

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.4% 34
Never served
97.6% 1,357

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.8%
1 child
16.7%
2 children
29.9%
3 children
18.5%
4 children
5.7%
5+ children
1.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
6
1971: 1980
13
1981: 1990
11
1991: 2000
9
2001: 2010
27
2011: 2015
31
2016
7
2017
5
2018
7
2019
4

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

Population Mobility

17.0%
moved in the last year
49.4%
moved in the last 5 years
1.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
73.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,563
Moved from VIC
255
Moved: same area (SA2)
51
Moved from QLD
3
Moved from NT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.0%
5: 14 hours
34.1%
15: 29 hours
14.5%
30+ hours
11.4%
Did not do domestic work
16.9%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.5%
Step family: no other children
5.4%
Blended family: no other children
4.8%
Other couple: children only
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Marong Crime Statistics

57 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
22
Assault
10
Property Damage
10
Justice Procedures
8
Break & Enter
5
Public Order
1
Other
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Marong

The closest suburb to Marong is Maiden Gully, 10.1 km away.

Maiden Gully
10.1 km away · income $897/wk · rent $380/wk
Kangaroo Flat (Vic.)
14.6 km away · income $638/wk · rent $285/wk
Lockwood South
15.0 km away · income $816/wk · rent $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marong

What is the population of Marong VIC?

The population of Marong VIC is 2,005 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 26 people per km². Marong is ranked #3,026 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marong?

The median personal income in Marong VIC is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year. The median household income is $1,989 per week. Family income is $2,155 per week. Marong is ranked #2,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marong?

Median rent in Marong VIC is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 17.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. Marong ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marong VIC is $1,560. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marong?

The median age in Marong VIC is 31 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marong a good suburb to live in?

Marong is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 2,005. The median income is $900/wk, which is above the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.6% 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: 21612. All dollar figures in AUD.