Marulan, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Marulan NSW is 1,428 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Marulan is $739 per week ($38,428 per year). Median rent in Marulan is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Marulan has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Marulan has a population density of 7.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Marulan is England. The most common religion is No religion (31.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marulan is $1,950.

There were 29 recorded offences in Marulan in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (18 offences).

Population
1,428
Census 2021
Median income
$739/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$380/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Marulan vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Marulan is $739 a week, 3% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,204th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $380 a week, $5 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 25.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureMarulanTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$739/wk$765/wk −3%$766/wk
Household income$1,484/wk$1,704/wk −13%$1,637/wk
Rent$380/wk$385/wk −1%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,950/mo$1,965/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.6%22.6% +3.0 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 Marulan, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Marulan Population

1,428 residents at the 2021 Census.

Marulan Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$739/wk
$38,428 per year
Ranked 4,750 of 14,663
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
Ranked 2,445 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Marulan Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,484/wk
Median rent $380/wk
Rent to income 25.6%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Marulan against your income

About $6,431 a month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $1,104/wk
Rent share 25.6%

Marulan Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
968
avg ICSEA score
140
total students
Marulan Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 140 students
968
ICSEA

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

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Marulan Map

Marulan, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Marulan, New South Wales: 34.7189°S, 149.9891°E

Marulan Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Marulan

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (716) Female 49.9% (713)

Population Density

7.5
people per km²
1,428 people · 190.0 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,812
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
2.9%
Malta
0.8%
Philippines
0.6%
India
0.5%
Iraq
0.5%
Italy
0.4%
New Zealand
0.4%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
0.7%
Urdu
0.4%
Spanish
0.4%
Mandarin
0.3%
Macedonian
0.3%
French
0.2%
Punjabi
0.2%

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

Ancestry

Australian
46.8%
English
37.4%
Irish
9.2%
Scottish
7.4%
Australian Aboriginal
4.1%
German
3.6%
Maltese
2.4%
Italian
2.0%
Dutch
1.4%
Lebanese
1.2%
Filipino
1.1%

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
31.2%
Catholic
23.5%
Anglican
19.8%
Not stated
13.1%
Uniting Church
3.1%
Christian (other)
1.9%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.3%
Islam
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.6% 521
Separated
4.5% 50
Divorced
10.5% 117
Widowed
4.4% 49
Never married
34.0% 380

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.5%
Couple: no children
28.0%
Couple: no children under 15
12.4%
One parent: children under 15
9.3%
One parent: no children under 15
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
26.0%
2 persons
33.4%
3 persons
14.1%
4 persons
12.7%
5 persons
9.8%
6+ persons
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Marulan

Housing Tenure

Of the 483 occupied private dwellings in Marulan at the 2021 Census, 20.9% were rented, 33.7% owned outright and 41.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.1% 15 dwellings
Owned outright
33.7% 163 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
41.4% 200 dwellings
Rented
20.9% 101 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.2% 6 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.4%
2 bedrooms
10.9%
3 bedrooms
35.9%
4 bedrooms
40.6%
5 bedrooms
7.8%
6+ bedrooms
3.3%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.6%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
2.1%
$800-$999/mo
4.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
17.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
31.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.4%
1 vehicle
27.7%
2 vehicles
39.1%
3 vehicles
18.8%
4+ vehicles
12.8%

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

Work, income and education in Marulan

Employment

Employed full-time
40.2% 375 people
Employed part-time
19.6% 183 people
Unemployed
2.9% 27 people
Not in labour force
37.3% 348 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
30.0%
Managers
13.6%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Professionals
11.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.3%
Sales Workers
7.6%
Community & Personal Service
7.4%
Labourers
4.8%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
4.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
3.7%
$400-$499/wk
5.5%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.4%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.3%
$4,000+/wk
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.5%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.4%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
11.2%
$800-$999/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.5%
Did not go to work
11.9%
Car (passenger)
5.7%
Truck
3.8%
Walked only
2.0%
Other
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.5%

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
59.1%
Bachelor Degree
17.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.4%
Postgraduate Degree
3.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
1.5%
Certificate I/II
0.9%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
31.7%
Management & Commerce
18.7%
Society & Culture
11.2%
Health
7.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.5%
Architecture & Building
7.2%
Education
5.2%
Agriculture & Environment
4.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.6%
Creative Arts
2.0%
Information Technology
1.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
38.3%
Secondary: Government
23.0%
Pre-school
15.7%
Vocational Education
12.3%
Secondary: Catholic
5.4%
Primary: Catholic
4.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.1%

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
85.2%
Has need for assistance
3.9%
Need for assistance not stated
10.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
144
Arthritis
68
Asthma
57
Diabetes
46
Heart disease
36
Lung condition
28
Cancer
21
Kidney disease
13
Stroke
3

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.3% 122
Did not provide
87.7% 866

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.7% 135
Not a volunteer
86.3% 852

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.8% 28
Never served
97.2% 967

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.7%
1 child
16.8%
2 children
31.7%
3 children
19.1%
4 children
5.3%
5+ children
1.4%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
17
1961: 1970
32
1971: 1980
25
1981: 1990
15
1991: 2000
10
2001: 2010
16
2011: 2015
3
2018
4
2019
3

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

Population Mobility

15.6%
moved in the last year
42.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,045
Moved from NSW
147
Moved: same area (SA2)
32
Moved from QLD
7
Moved from overseas
4
Moved from ACT
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.6%
5: 14 hours
30.8%
15: 29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
11.3%
Did not do domestic work
23.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.1%
Step family: no other children
13.5%
Blended family: no other children
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Marulan Crime Statistics

29 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
18
Other Against Property
3
Other Against Person
2
Drug Offences
2
Assault
1
Sexual Offences
1
Property Damage
1
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marulan

What is the population of Marulan NSW?

The population of Marulan NSW is 1,428 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 7.5 people per km². Marulan is ranked #3,470 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Marulan?

The median personal income in Marulan NSW is $739 per week, or $38,428 per year. The median household income is $1,484 per week. Family income is $1,812 per week. Marulan is ranked #4,750 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Marulan?

Median rent in Marulan NSW is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Rent represents 25.6% of household income, which is considered moderate. Marulan ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Marulan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Marulan NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Marulan?

The median age in Marulan NSW is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Marulan a good suburb to live in?

Marulan is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,428. The median income is $739/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.6% 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: 12523. All dollar figures in AUD.