Mares Run at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,608
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Mares Run.
The postcode for Mares Run is 2422 (NSW).
Mares Run (2422) sits in the Walcha region of NSW.
Mares Run has roughly 5,608 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mares Run 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mares Run's population at 5,608, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
5,608
Median age
55
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$234/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5,608
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
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Education
Schools in Mares Run.
Local schools for Mares Run
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Government School Catchment
Barrington Public School
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Frequently asked
About Mares Run.
- What is the Mares Run postcode?
- Mares Run is in the 2422 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
- Where is Mares Run?
- Mares Run is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2422, in the Walcha region.
- What is the average rent in Mares Run?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $234.
- What schools are in Mares Run?
- There are 1 schools serving Mares Run on this page, including Barrington Public School.
- How walkable is Mares Run?
- Mares Run has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mares Run?
- Mares Run is close to Giro, Baxters Ridge, Dewitt, Bretti, Woko.
- What is the population of Mares Run?
- The population of Mares Run is approximately 5,608 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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