Marthaguy
NSW 2824 • New South Wales
About Marthaguy
Marthaguy is a vast, sparsely populated rural locality in the Coonamble Shire of north-western New South Wales, within postcode 2824, located approximately 50 kilometres north of Warren. With a population of 63 at the 2021 census across an enormous 1,113 square kilometres, it sits on the flat black-soil plains of the Macquarie River floodplain. The area is one of NSW's premier irrigation and dryland cropping districts, with rich alluvial soils supporting cotton, wheat, and grazing.
Marthaguy is classic western NSW farming country, with large irrigation and broadacre cropping properties along the Macquarie River and Marthaguy Creek. The area is known for its productive cotton farms and cattle stations. Residents rely on Warren or Coonamble for services. The locality offers vast, affordable farming land in one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions, appealing to established farming families and agricultural enterprises.
Marthaguy falls under postcode 2824 and is governed by the Warren Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Barwon electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2824
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2824, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2824; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Warren
🛣️ Warren is the nearest town. Dubbo is about 2 hours southeast. Sydney is 6+ hours.
No footpaths, shops, or services. Vast farming locality requiring a vehicle.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Lawson Street
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Warren Central School ICSEA 78363 - 101 Chester Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Warren Local Government Area, which contains Marthaguy. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)