Marshdale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
46
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Marshdale.
The postcode for Marshdale is 2420 (NSW).
Marshdale (2420) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Marshdale has roughly 46 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Marshdale 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Marshdale's population at 46, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
46
Median age
42
Family households
75%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
46
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Marshdale.
Local schools for Marshdale
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Government School Catchment
Dungog Public School
Dungog High School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Marshdale.
- What is the Marshdale postcode?
- Marshdale is in the 2420 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Marshdale?
- Marshdale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2420, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Marshdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Marshdale?
- There are 3 schools serving Marshdale on this page, including Dungog Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Dungog High School.
- How walkable is Marshdale?
- Marshdale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Marshdale?
- Marshdale is close to Alison, Flat Tops, Dungog, Stroud Hill, Tabbil Creek.
- What is the population of Marshdale?
- The population of Marshdale is approximately 46 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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