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March

NSW 2800 • New South Wales

118
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
13.42 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About March

March is a small rural locality situated approximately 10 kilometres north of the city of Orange in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, within the Orange City Council local government area. With a population of around 118 people, the locality is characterised by open agricultural land, grazing properties, and the cool-climate conditions typical of the region at around 860 metres elevation. It takes its name from the month, a naming tradition common to early surveyed localities around Orange.

Residents of March enjoy a quiet country lifestyle, with the nearby city of Orange providing access to schools, hospitals, shopping, and cultural attractions including the renowned food and wine scene of the Central Tablelands. The broader Orange region is celebrated for its cool-climate viticulture, cherry orchards, and scenic parks, making March an attractive option for those seeking rural acreage within easy reach of regional services. The locality is primarily accessed via local roads connecting to the Mid Western and Mitchell Highways.

March falls under postcode 2800 and is governed by the Cabonne Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2800
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cabonne
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.23°, 149.12°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
13.42 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2800

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2800, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,457
Median 2023–24
$62,042
▲ 23.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$78,381

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2800; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Orange Station
10 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Orange CBD 20 min by car

Commute to Orange CBD

Distance
10 km
By Train
Drive to Orange Station; NSW TrainLink to Sydney ~3.5 hrs
By Car (Peak)
15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12 min

🛣️ Car essential; Orange is the nearest major centre with full services

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths; all trips require a vehicle

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
118
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Cabonne Local Government Area, which contains March. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
93.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
158.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
122.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
57.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Cabonne →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is March NSW located? +

March is a small rural locality approximately 10 kilometres north of Orange in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales, within the Orange City Council area.

What is the population of March NSW? +

March has a very small population of around 118 people, making it a quiet rural locality primarily consisting of farms and grazing properties.

How far is March from Sydney? +

March is approximately 260 kilometres west of Sydney. The drive takes around 3 hours via the Great Western Highway, or you can train to Orange and travel locally by car.

Is March a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. March is part of the Cabonne LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of March? +

March had a population of 118 at the 2021 Census.