Marlborough, QLD 4705 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Marlborough is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4705, home to 154 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Livingstone local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 619 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$120 /wk
Population154
Median age54
Area1390.8 km²
To CBD619 km
LGALivingstone

Demographics

Population
154
Median age
54 years
Median household income
$1,268 /week
Median personal income
$725 /week
Median family income
$1,281 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Livingstone
Statistical region (SA4)
Central Queensland
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Capricornia
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$120 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$975
Rent share of household income
9%

Schools

  • Marlborough State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 pub or bar
  • 17 parks and reserves
  • 1 gym
  • 3 libraries

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

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 33 resolvable premises in Marlborough. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

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: 2,926 across the Livingstone LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,311 theft, 459 violent offences, 367 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Livingstone — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Marlborough?

Marlborough (QLD 4705) had 154 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Livingstone local government area.

What is the median rent in Marlborough?

The median advertised rent in Marlborough is $120/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Marlborough?

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

What NBN technology is available in Marlborough?

Marlborough is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Marlborough?

Across the surrounding area, 2,926 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,311), violent (459), drug offences (367). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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