Upper Lachlan Shire Council

Marulan

NSW2579

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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Day to day

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

Verified median pending

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,428

Median age: 38

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

111

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft51 (45.9%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment12 (10.8%)
Malicious damage to property11 (9.9%)
Against justice procedures8 (7.2%)
Assault7 (6.3%)

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.

Walk Score

10

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Marulan.

Local schools for Marulan

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Government School Catchment

Marulan Public School

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Tallong Public School

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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.

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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