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Marchmont Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Marchmont Compares
Marchmont vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Marchmont | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $3,187 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $340 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,644 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -NSW | 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.
Marchmont is a locality 236 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2582. It falls within the Capital Region region. The local government area is Yass Valley.
According to the 2021 Census, Marchmont has a population of 285 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $3,187, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 5 (1.8% of residents).
Housing in Marchmont includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,644, with 78 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Marchmont scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Marchmont is part of the Young - Yass statistical area in New South Wales.
Marchmont Details
| Postcode | 2582 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 285 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $3,187/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,139/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,644 |
| Average Household Size | 3.2 persons |
| Area | 53.3 km² |
| Population Density | 5/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 78 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (1.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -34.8809471 |
| Longitude | 148.9500568 |
| Distance from Sydney | 236 km |
| Region (SA4) | Capital Region |
| Area (SA3) | Young - Yass |
| Local Government | Yass Valley |
| Federal Electorate | Eden-Monaro |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 68 (23.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 27 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 56 (19.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 82 (28.8%) |
| 65+ years | 48 (16.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 31 (10.9%) |
| Asthma | 22 (7.7%) |
| Diabetes | 12 (4.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (3.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 10 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 8 (2.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 18 (22.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 39 (48.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 23 (28.7%) |
Suburbs Near Marchmont
Same Postcode (2582)
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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.