Marulan at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
1,428
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Marulan.
The postcode for Marulan is 2579 (NSW).
Marulan (2579) sits in the Upper Lachlan region of NSW.
Marulan has roughly 1,428 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Marulan scores 10/100 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Marulan's population at 1,428, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,428
Median age
38
Family households
72%
Lone person
26%
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)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
1,428
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
111
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.
10
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 Marulan.
Local schools for Marulan
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Government School Catchment
Marulan Public School
Tallong Public School
Wingello Public School
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Frequently asked
About Marulan.
- What is the Marulan postcode?
- Marulan is in the 2579 postcode, in NSW, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council region.
- Where is Marulan?
- Marulan is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2579, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Marulan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Marulan?
- There are 20 schools serving Marulan on this page, including Marulan Public School, Tallong Public School, Wingello Public School.
- How walkable is Marulan?
- Marulan has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Marulan?
- Marulan is close to Marulan South, Tallong, Brayton, Carrick, Towrang.
- What is the population of Marulan?
- The population of Marulan is approximately 1,428 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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