Markwell Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Markwell is a locality approximately 194 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Markwell is 2423, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Markwell has a population of 144 (66 males, 75 females). The median age is 46 years.
The median weekly household income in Markwell is $1,312, with a median personal income of $634 per week.
The median weekly rent is $250 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.
100% of residents were born in Australia.
The employment rate in Markwell shows 67 people employed (45 full-time, 26 part-time).
The most common occupations are managers (7), technicians & trades (6), and labourers (4).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Markwell has an IRSAD score of 955 placing it in decile 4 (below average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Markwell covers an area of 53.3 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 3 persons per km².
Statistically, Markwell sits within the Taree - Gloucester area, part of the broader Mid North Coast region. It falls under the Mid-Coast local government area.
The federal electorate for Markwell is Lyne (Rural).
Markwell Details
| Postcode | 2423 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 144 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,312/week |
| Median Personal Income | $634/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 53.3 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 49 |
| Completed Year 12 | 22.2% |
| Australian Citizens | 98.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 8 (5.6%) |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -32.3226 |
| Longitude | 152.1813 |
| Distance from Sydney | 194 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mid North Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Taree - Gloucester |
| Local Government | Mid-Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Lyne |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 22 (15.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 16 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 28 (19.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 44 (30.6%) |
| 65+ years | 27 (18.8%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 16 (11.3%) |
| Arthritis | 6 (4.3%) |
| Asthma | 4 (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 | 10 (21.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 18 (39.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 18 (39.1%) |