Richmond Valley Council
Great Marlow
Great Marlow at a glance
Median house
$825,000
-5.2% year on year
Median unit
$205,920
Days on market
34
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
184
Median age 50
About
Welcome to Great Marlow.
Great Marlow (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $825,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -5.2% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Great Marlow has roughly 184 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 34 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Houses change hands at $825,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 75% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-5.2%), giving buyers more room to negotiate. Days on market sit around 34, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $165,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Great Marlow on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 34, typical for the state. With 12-month growth at -5.2%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$825,000
-5.2% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$345/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$825,000
-5.2% annual growth
$205,920
34
Average days to sell
184
Median age: 50
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.89% (median rent $300/wk against a $825,000 price tag). Units yield 8.71% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.89%
Based on $825,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20268.71%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-5.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202634 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -5.2%/yr
2021
$1.1M
5-year change
-23%
2026
$825K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Great Marlow's population at 184, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
184
Median age
50
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Great Marlow scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
14
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Great Marlow.
Local schools for Great Marlow
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Government School Catchment
Westlawn Public School
Grafton High School
Grafton Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Great Marlow.
- What is the median house price in Great Marlow?
- The median house price in Great Marlow, NSW 2460 is $825,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is -5.2%.
- What is the Great Marlow postcode?
- Great Marlow is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Great Marlow?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $345.
- What schools are in Great Marlow?
- There are 13 schools serving Great Marlow on this page, including St Mary's Primary School, Westlawn Public School, Grafton High School.
- How walkable is Great Marlow?
- Great Marlow has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Great Marlow?
- Great Marlow is close to Alumy Creek, Carrs Peninsula, Swan Creek, Carrs Creek, Grafton.
- What is the population of Great Marlow?
- Great Marlow has approximately 184 residents. The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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