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Marlo Merrican

NSW 2441 • New South Wales

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
52.16 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSubtropicalBushlandSemi-Rural
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About Marlo Merrican

Marlo Merrican is a small rural locality on the North Coast of New South Wales, situated approximately 430 kilometres north of Sydney near the town of Port Macquarie in the Hastings River valley. The locality covers around 52 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is characterised by subtropical hinterland farming, native bushland, and the rolling hills of the Kempsey Shire behind Port Macquarie.

Port Macquarie, approximately 30 kilometres to the south, is a major regional coastal city providing a hospital, university, airport, major retail, and extensive tourism facilities. The broader Hastings-Macleay region is popular for its subtropical lifestyle, with beaches, rivers, and national parks within easy reach. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport directly serves Marlo Merrican.

Marlo Merrican falls under postcode 2441 and is governed by the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lyne, while state elections fall under the Oxley electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2441
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Oxley
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.19°, 152.68°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
52.16 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2441

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2441 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$43,578
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,227

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2441; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
430 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Wauchope (approx. 25 km) to Sydney; approx. 5 hours
By Car (Peak)
5–6 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hours

🛣️ Pacific Highway provides road access; Port Macquarie Airport has flights to Sydney

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Port Macquarie or Wauchope.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Port Macquarie-Hastings Local Government Area, which contains Marlo Merrican. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
220.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
154.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.6%
Non-DV assault
487.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 3.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
208.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Port Macquarie-Hastings →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marlo Merrican known for? +

Marlo Merrican is a quiet subtropical hinterland locality near Port Macquarie on the NSW North Coast, with farming land and bushland between the ranges and the Hastings River.

How far is Marlo Merrican from Sydney CBD? +

Marlo Merrican is approximately 430 kilometres north of Sydney CBD, around 5 to 6 hours by road via the Pacific Highway.

Does Marlo Merrican have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Marlo Merrican. NSW TrainLink services operate from Wauchope (about 25 km away) and Port Macquarie Airport has flights to Sydney.

What is the population of Marlo Merrican? +

According to the 2021 Census, Marlo Merrican has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small rural locality near Port Macquarie.

Is Marlo Merrican a good place to live? +

Marlo Merrican suits those seeking a quiet North Coast hinterland lifestyle, with Port Macquarie's extensive coastal city services and beaches readily accessible.

What is the postcode for Marlo Merrican? +

The postcode for Marlo Merrican, NSW is 2441.

Is Marlo Merrican a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Marlo Merrican is part of the Port Macquarie-Hastings 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.