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New South Wales · Postcode 2122
Marsfield postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 14 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Marsfield 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.
Where Marsfield ranks: SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Marsfield vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Marsfield | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,943 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $475 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,383 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 39 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ≈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 2122 covers Marsfield, an inland suburb of Sydney about 14 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Ryde region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Ryde.
According to the 2021 Census, Marsfield has a population of 12,492 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,943, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. The Indigenous population is 48 (0.4% of residents).
Housing in Marsfield includes a median weekly rent of $475, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,383, with 4,753 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 60.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Marsfield scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Marsfield is served by St Anthony's Catholic Primary School.
Marsfield is part of the Ryde - Hunters Hill statistical area in New South Wales.
Marsfield details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2122 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 12,492 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,943/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $829/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $475 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,383 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 3.9 km² |
| Population Density | 3234/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,753 |
| Australian Citizens | 74.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 48 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.7800906 |
| Longitude | 151.1029137 |
| Distance from Sydney | 14 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Ryde |
| Area (SA3) | Ryde - Hunters Hill |
| Local Government | Ryde |
| Federal Electorate | Bennelong |
| State Electorate | Ryde |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,961 (15.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,369 (11.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,963 (31.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,825 (22.6%) |
| 65+ years | 2,382 (19.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 828 (6.6%) |
| Asthma | 754 (6.0%) |
| Diabetes | 587 (4.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 470 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 326 (2.6%) |
| Dementia | 139 (1.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 120 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 497 (10.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,322 (49.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,451 (31.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 417 (8.9%) |
Schools in Marsfield
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Marsfield. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Marsfield
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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.