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Marmong Point 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 Marmong Point Compares
Marmong Point vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Marmong Point | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,916 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $390 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,946 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈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.
Postcode 2284 covers Marmong Point, an inland suburb of Sydney about 106 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Lake Macquarie.
According to the 2021 Census, Marmong Point has a population of 765 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $1,916, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The Indigenous population is 17 (2.2% of residents).
Housing in Marmong Point includes a median weekly rent of $390, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,946, with 297 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Marmong Point scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Marmong Point is part of the Lake Macquarie - West statistical area in New South Wales.
Marmong Point Details
| Postcode | 2284 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 765 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,916/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $845/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $390 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,946 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 0.9 km² |
| Population Density | 862/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 297 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 17 (2.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.982 |
| Longitude | 151.618 |
| Distance from Sydney | 106 km |
| Region (SA4) | Newcastle and Lake Macquarie |
| Area (SA3) | Lake Macquarie - West |
| Local Government | Lake Macquarie |
| Federal Electorate | Hunter |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 130 (17.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 73 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 158 (20.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 243 (31.8%) |
| 65+ years | 161 (21.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 90 (11.8%) |
| Asthma | 87 (11.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 53 (6.9%) |
| Diabetes | 38 (5.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 30 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 23 (3.0%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 7 (2.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 92 (30.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 127 (41.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 78 (25.7%) |
Suburbs Near Marmong Point
Same Postcode (2284)
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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.