Maraylya
With a median house price of $2,020,000 and household incomes in the 93.7th percentile nationally, Maraylya sits firmly at the premium end of Sydney's outer north-west. The suburb covers 19.42 km2 at a density of just 66 people per km2, housing 1,281 residents almost entirely in freestanding homes: 98.4% of dwellings are separate houses and 64.6% have four or more bedrooms. That physical scale is the point. Residents here trade urban density for space, with car use at 89.9%, far above the national average, and only 1.2% commuting by public transport.
Population
1,281
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,607/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
20
Median House
$2.0M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $2,020,000 places Maraylya well above Sydney's broader market, and at a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.4% for existing mortgage holders, repayments stay below the 30% stress threshold despite the premium price point. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,750. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 98.4%, with 64.6% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms, compared to the national mix where smaller configurations dominate. Ownership is strong: 40.3% own outright and 43.1% carry a mortgage, while renters represent just 16.7%. The combination of large lots, high owner-occupier rates and low renter share means turnover is low, and buyers compete for infrequent listings rather than a liquid market.
For Buyers
The median house price of $2,020,000 places Maraylya well above Sydney's broader market, and at a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.4% for existing mortgage holders, repayments stay below the 30% stress threshold despite the premium price point. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,750. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 98.4%, with 64.6% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms, compared to the national mix where smaller configurations dominate. Ownership is strong: 40.3% own outright and 43.1% carry a mortgage, while renters represent just 16.7%. The combination of large lots, high owner-occupier rates and low renter share means turnover is low, and buyers compete for infrequent listings rather than a liquid market.
For Investors
Maraylya's investment profile is defined by low yield but strong demographic fundamentals. Weekly rent of $500 against a $2,020,000 median implies a gross yield below 1.3%, which is low even by outer-Sydney standards. The vacancy rate of 6.0% is elevated, signalling a thin rental market where demand falls short of supply. With 16.7% of dwellings rented and a small total population of 1,281, the tenant pool is correspondingly narrow. Development activity recorded 17 applications in the past 12 months, including dual-occupancy and new dwelling approvals, suggesting some supply addition. Household income in the 93.7th percentile nationally points to occupant quality, but investors relying on yield rather than long-term capital growth will find the numbers challenging.
Development Activity
Total DAs
114
Last 12 Months
20
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-9.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Maraylya iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Maraylya Public School
K-6 · 106 students
Demographics
The median age of 41 matches the national figure almost exactly, sitting 1.0 year above national, with average household size of 3.3 persons, which is 0.8 above the national average. This reflects the suburb's dominant couple-with-children profile: 577 families are couples with children, compared to 231 couples without children. English ancestry leads at 519 residents, followed by Maltese (163), Irish (133), Scottish (113) and Italian (96), placing Maraylya firmly in the Anglo-Celtic tradition. Overseas-born residents total 12.5%, which is 9.1 percentage points below the national figure. University qualifications reach 26.3%, which is 3.8 points below national. Volunteering is active at 14.7% of residents.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
98.4%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
0.8%
Apartment
Tenure
The price summary shows a meaningful correction: the median fell from $2,255,000 in 2024 to $1,812,500 in 2025, a drop of 19.6% in one year, before the current PSI-derived estimate of $2,020,000. This volatility is typical of low-transaction markets where a handful of sales shift the median sharply. Tenure splits 40.3% owned outright, 43.1% under mortgage and 16.7% renting, an ownership-dominant profile compared to the national renter share of around 31%. Separate houses account for 98.4% of dwellings, with apartments below 1%, so the suburb offers almost no medium-density option. The four-plus bedroom segment at 64.6% is substantially above national norms, reflecting large family homes on generous lots across the 19.42 km2 area.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,750
Rent / wk
$500
HH Size
3.3
Personal Income / wk
$970
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.0%
Unoccupied
24
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.4%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.0%
Couples, no children
1,154
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction is the dominant industry at 24.0% of employed residents (113 workers), which is unusually high and reflects both the tradesperson occupations common in outer-west growth areas and the suburb's own ongoing residential development. Education follows at 15.3% (72 workers) and Healthcare at 11.0% (52), while Manufacturing accounts for 9.1%. By occupation, Managers lead with 142 residents, Professionals number 105 and Clerical/Admin 99. The full-time employment rate of 61.6% and unemployment rate of 2.4% both point to a stable, working household base. Household income in the 93.7th percentile nationally is consistent with a workforce skewed toward management and trades rather than lower-paid service roles.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.6%
Part-time
36.0%
Participation
62.9%
Employed
622
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.3%
Postgraduate
5.8%
Born Overseas
12.5%
Dwellings
371
Transport to Work
Car dependency at 89.9% of commuters is the defining livability trade-off in Maraylya, well above national averages and reflecting the absence of train or frequent bus services in postcode 2765. Only 1.2% use public transport for the journey to work. In return, residents get one of the lowest-density settings in the Sydney basin at 66 people per km2 across a 19.42 km2 footprint. Housing stress is low: rent-to-income at 19.2% and mortgage-to-income at 24.4% both sit below threshold levels nationally. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families depend on nearby centres. The need-assistance rate is 3.6% (45 residents), consistent with a relatively healthy, working-age population.
Drive
89.9%
Public Transport
1.2%
Walk / Cycle
4.6%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Maraylya compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maraylya a good suburb to live in?
Maraylya suits households who prioritise space over urban convenience. Household income sits in the 93.7th percentile nationally, housing stress is low with mortgage-to-income at 24.4%, and 98.4% of dwellings are separate houses with 64.6% having four or more bedrooms. The main trade-off is near-total car dependence, with only 1.2% of residents using public transport.
What is the median house price in Maraylya?
The current median house price is approximately $2,020,000 based on PSI-derived data. Prices peaked at $2,255,000 in 2024 before falling to $1,812,500 in 2025, a 19.6% drop, before recovering to current levels. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,750 and weekly rent runs around $500.
What schools are in Maraylya?
No schools are recorded inside the Maraylya suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring centres within postcode 2765 and surrounding areas. University qualifications among residents reach 26.3%, which is 3.8 points below the national figure, suggesting most educated residents commute to work rather than access local tertiary institutions.
Is Maraylya safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Maraylya in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, household income sits in the 93.7th percentile nationally and only 3.6% of residents (45 people) require daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage, stable community. The 86.0% resident retention rate also points to high satisfaction with the local environment.
Is Maraylya good for property investment?
The investment case is primarily capital growth rather than yield. Weekly rent of $500 against a $2,020,000 median implies a gross yield well below 2%, and the 6.0% vacancy rate indicates a shallow rental market. The 19.6% price fall from 2024 to 2025 shows real downside risk in low-transaction premium markets. Household income in the 93.7th percentile nationally supports long-term demand.
How is Maraylya's population changing?
Maraylya has a small population of 1,281 with a high stability rate: 86.0% of residents remained in the suburb year on year, compared to higher turnover rates typical of rental-heavy suburbs. Development activity including dual-occupancy approvals suggests gradual household growth, but the rural-residential zoning limits major expansion relative to broader Sydney growth corridors.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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