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Maryvale

NSW 2820 • New South Wales

190
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
99.99 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-RuralOrana Region
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About Maryvale

Maryvale is a rural locality within the Dubbo Regional Council area of central-western New South Wales, situated in the Orana region and governed by Dubbo Regional Council. Covering nearly 100 square kilometres, the locality shares postcode 2820 with Wellington, the nearest town, which lies to the south-east. With a 2021 Census population of 190 residents, Maryvale is a quiet, sparsely settled farming district in the rolling country between Dubbo and the central-western slopes of New South Wales.

The locality is characteristic of the broader Dubbo region, with the landscape supporting sheep and cattle grazing alongside cropping operations on productive mixed farming land. Wellington, approximately 15–20 kilometres away, provides the nearest range of services including schools, medical facilities, a hospital, and retail, while Dubbo (about 60 kilometres north) offers full regional services. Maryvale suits those seeking a quiet, acreage-based rural lifestyle in central-western NSW with access to the Macquarie River corridor and the Orana region's wide open spaces.

Maryvale falls under postcode 2820 and is governed by the Dubbo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Dubbo electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2820
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Dubbo
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Dubbo
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.55°, 148.99°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
99.99 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2820

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2820, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,139
Median 2023–24
$47,943
▲ 22.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,246

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2820; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wellington Station
18 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus services — Wellington (nearest town) ~20 min by car

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
365 km
By Train
Drive to Wellington Station (~18km) then NSW TrainLink to Sydney (~5h 30min)
By Car (Peak)
4h - 4h 30min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3h 45min - 4h 15min

🛣️ Great Western Highway / Mitchell Highway connects to Sydney and Dubbo. Dubbo is the major regional centre ~60km north.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural locality with no local shops — all errands require driving to Wellington or Dubbo.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
190
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
491.3 / 100k
2yr Down 32.0% 10yr Down 12.8%
Motor vehicle theft
300 / 100k
2yr Down 20.8% 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
782.5 / 100k
2yr Down 23.2% 10yr Up 1.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
19.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
435.1 / 100k
2yr Down 41.1% 10yr Down 14.3%
View all 62 offence types for Dubbo →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maryvale known for? +

Maryvale is a quiet rural locality in central-western New South Wales, known as part of the productive farming district surrounding Wellington in the Orana region. The area supports sheep and cattle grazing and cropping on mixed farming land typical of the central-western slopes.

How far is Maryvale from Sydney? +

Maryvale is approximately 365 kilometres north-west of Sydney, typically a 4 to 4.5-hour drive via the Great Western Highway through Bathurst and Orange to Wellington, or via the Mitchell Highway through Dubbo.

Does Maryvale have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Maryvale directly. The nearest rail station is Wellington, approximately 18 kilometres away, which has NSW TrainLink services on the Main Western Line to Sydney and Dubbo. A car is essential for residents.

What is the population of Maryvale? +

According to the 2021 Census, Maryvale had a population of 190 people across its approximately 100 square kilometre locality within the Dubbo Regional Council area of central-western New South Wales.

Is Maryvale a good place to live? +

Maryvale suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in central-western NSW with access to productive farming land and the open spaces of the Orana region. Wellington provides the nearest services including schools and medical facilities, while Dubbo offers full regional amenities about 60 kilometres north.

What is the postcode for Maryvale? +

The postcode for Maryvale NSW is 2820, which it shares with Wellington, the nearest town in the Dubbo Regional Council area of central-western New South Wales.

Is Maryvale a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Maryvale is part of the Dubbo 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.