Marrar, NSW 2652 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Marrar is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2652, home to 363 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Griffith local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 368 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$275 /wk
Population363
Median age39
Area171.3 km²
To CBD368 km
LGACoolamon

Demographics

Population
363
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$1,825 /week
Median personal income
$883 /week
Median family income
$2,166 /week
Average household size
2.8
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Coolamon
Statistical region (SA4)
Riverina
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Riverina
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$275 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,365
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

  • Marrar Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Lime St Before Wood St bus · 123 m
  • Don St At Wood St bus · 182 m
  • Lime St At Lyne St bus · 225 m
  • Don St At Lyne St bus · 269 m
  • Webb St After Wise St bus · 339 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (31.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 572 mm
  • Reference station: Wagga Wagga AMO, 32.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 96.2% of the 184 resolvable premises in Marrar. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 96.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 243 across postcode 2652 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 16% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 58 other offences, 55 violent offences, 42 theft.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Marrar?

Marrar (NSW 2652) had 363 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Coolamon local government area.

What is the median rent in Marrar?

The median advertised rent in Marrar is $275/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Marrar?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Marrar covering government sectors. Nearest include: Marrar Public School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Marrar?

Marrar is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Marrar?

Across postcode 2652, 243 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (58), violent (55), theft (42). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Marrar?

In Marrar, mean daily temperatures range from 9.1°C to 22.3°C and annual rainfall is 572 mm measured at the Wagga Wagga AMO weather station (32.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Marrar?

18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Marrar centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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