New South Wales · Postcode 2148
Marayong postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 32 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Marayong at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Marayong vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Marayong | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,593 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $379 -NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,133 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 36 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.8% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2148 covers Marayong, an inland suburb of Sydney about 32 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Blacktown region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Blacktown.
According to the 2021 Census, Marayong has a population of 7,834 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,593, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 228 (2.9% of residents).
Housing in Marayong includes a median weekly rent of $379, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,133, with 2,623 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 41.6% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Marayong scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Marayong include St Andrews College, St Andrews Primary School and Marayong Heights Public School.
Marayong is part of the Mount Druitt statistical area in New South Wales.
Marayong details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2148 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 7,834 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,593/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $680/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $379 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,133 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 2.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2895/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,623 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 228 (2.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -33.7495256 |
| Longitude | 150.8929227 |
| Distance from Sydney | 32 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Blacktown |
| Area (SA3) | Mount Druitt |
| Local Government | Blacktown |
| Federal Electorate | Greenway |
| State Electorate | Winston Hills |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,516 (19.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 974 (12.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,353 (30.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,660 (21.2%) |
| 65+ years | 1,331 (17.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 641 (8.2%) |
| Diabetes | 601 (7.7%) |
| Asthma | 597 (7.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 335 (4.3%) |
| Cancer | 186 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 154 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 117 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 294 (11.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,065 (41.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 832 (32.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 397 (15.3%) |
Schools in Marayong
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Marayong. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.