Macquarie Marshes at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,845
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Macquarie Marshes.
The postcode for Macquarie Marshes is 2831 (NSW).
Macquarie Marshes (2831) sits in the Brewarrina region of NSW.
Macquarie Marshes has roughly 1,845 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Macquarie Marshes 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 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Macquarie Marshes's population at 1,845, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,845
Median age
63
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,845
Median age: 63
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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 Macquarie Marshes.
Local schools for Macquarie Marshes
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Government School Catchment
Carinda Public School
Marra Creek Public School
Quambone Public School
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Frequently asked
About Macquarie Marshes.
- What is the Macquarie Marshes postcode?
- Macquarie Marshes is in the 2831 postcode, in NSW, in the Brewarrina region.
- Where is Macquarie Marshes?
- Macquarie Marshes is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2831, in the Brewarrina region.
- What is the average rent in Macquarie Marshes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Macquarie Marshes?
- There are 3 schools serving Macquarie Marshes on this page, including Carinda Public School, Marra Creek Public School, Quambone Public School.
- How walkable is Macquarie Marshes?
- Macquarie Marshes has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Macquarie Marshes?
- Macquarie Marshes is close to Oxley, Carinda, Quambone, Conimbia, Gungalman.
- What is the population of Macquarie Marshes?
- The population of Macquarie Marshes is approximately 1,845 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.
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Sources cited
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