Marayong
Punjabi speakers (437) outnumber the next non-English language by 3:1, making Marayong one of Western Sydney's most concentrated South Asian settlement points. With 48.0% born overseas (26.4 points above national), the suburb is mid-transformation: Indian ancestry (952) and Filipino (729) have overtaken traditional Irish (not in top 5) and Scottish groups. Prices surged 9.7% in one year to $1,100,000, yet household income at the 52.2nd percentile barely exceeds the national median, pushing mortgage-to-income to 30.9%, just above the stress threshold. The IRSAD decile 4 confirms below-average socioeconomic advantage despite these rising prices.
Population
7,834
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,593/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
65
Median House
$1.1M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $1,050,000 median moved from $1,002,500 in 2024 to $1,100,000 in 2025 (9.7% growth). Separate houses at 87.6% dominate, with three-bedrooms at 51.8% and 4+ bedrooms at 27.5%. Monthly mortgage at $2,133 produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.9%, crossing the stress threshold. Three schools serve the suburb: St Andrews Primary (Catholic, ICSEA 1,074, 796 students) and St Andrews College (Catholic, ICSEA 1,059, 1,327 students) both score above the benchmark, while Marayong Heights Public (government, ICSEA 975, 283 students) sits 25 points below.
For Buyers
The $1,050,000 median moved from $1,002,500 in 2024 to $1,100,000 in 2025 (9.7% growth). Separate houses at 87.6% dominate, with three-bedrooms at 51.8% and 4+ bedrooms at 27.5%. Monthly mortgage at $2,133 produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.9%, crossing the stress threshold. Three schools serve the suburb: St Andrews Primary (Catholic, ICSEA 1,074, 796 students) and St Andrews College (Catholic, ICSEA 1,059, 1,327 students) both score above the benchmark, while Marayong Heights Public (government, ICSEA 975, 283 students) sits 25 points below.
For Investors
The 41.6% renter share provides a large tenant pool. Weekly rent of $379 against the $1,050,000 median produces gross yield of approximately 1.9%, very low even by Sydney standards. Vacancy at 6.3% is above equilibrium. Turnover at 19.7% is moderate, and 80.3% residential stability indicates a settled community despite the migrant-majority composition. Development activity at 64 DAs in 12 months, including multiple secondary dwellings, adds rental supply. Population grows at 1.23% annually (265 persons), driven by overseas migration at 324/year against internal outflow of 314/year.
Development Activity
Total DAs
300
Last 12 Months
65
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+12.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Marayong iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Andrews Primary School
K-6 · 796 students
St Andrews College
7-12 · 1327 students
Marayong Heights Public School
K-6 · 283 students
Demographics
The 48.0% overseas-born share is 26.4 points above national. Indian ancestry (952) and Filipino (729) are the top non-English ancestry groups, behind the 2,085 'Other' category which likely captures further South Asian and Southeast Asian backgrounds. Punjabi (437 speakers) dominates non-English languages, followed by Hindi (139), Arabic (106), Gujarati (87), and Nepali (52). University qualifications at 37.9% are 7.8 points above national. Average household size of 2.8 is 0.3 above national, reflecting multi-generational family structures common in South Asian communities. The SEIFA IEO decile of 5 sits mid-range.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
87.6%
Houses
7.7%
Townhouse
4.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Renters at 41.6% form the largest tenure group, with mortgage holders at 32.5% and outright owners at 25.8%. Stock is 87.6% separate houses, 7.7% semi-detached, and 4.5% apartments. Three-bedrooms at 51.8% dominate, with 4+ bedrooms at 27.5%. Prices surged 9.7% from $1,002,500 to $1,100,000. Mortgage-to-income at 30.9% just crosses the 30% stress threshold, while rent-to-income at 23.8% stays below. The IER decile 3 (low economic resources) and IRSD decile 3 (high disadvantage) despite 37.9% university qualifications reflect the early-career income profile of a migrant settlement suburb.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,133
Rent / wk
$379
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$680
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.3%
Unoccupied
176
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.9% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
20.3%
Couples, no children
6,305
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads at 19.1% (395 workers), followed by Transport at 9.5% (196), Manufacturing at 7.9% (162), Retail at 7.8% (161), and Education at 7.8% (161). Transport at 9.5% is notably high, consistent with proximity to logistics corridors and the occupational profile showing Machinery/Drivers at 469, ranked third. Professionals (571) lead narrowly, with Clerical/Admin (480) and Machinery/Drivers (469) close behind. Unemployment at 8.0% is well above the national average, and participation at 45.9% is low, with 2,605 not in the labour force. The occupational spread from Professionals to Labourers (336) reflects a suburb straddling blue-collar and white-collar employment.
Unemployment
5.3%
Labour Force
11,802
Unemployed
626
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.7%
Part-time
28.3%
Participation
45.9%
Employed
2,673
Occupations
Top Industries
University
37.9%
Postgraduate
10.8%
Born Overseas
48.0%
Dwellings
2,623
Transport to Work
Three schools serve the suburb: St Andrews Primary (Catholic, ICSEA 1,074, 796 students), St Andrews College (Catholic, ICSEA 1,059, 1,327 students), and Marayong Heights Public (government, ICSEA 975, 283 students). Two of three score above the national benchmark. Car driving at 83.2% dominates, with public transport at 7.7% and walking/cycling at 1.8%. The IRSAD decile 4 indicates below-average socioeconomic advantage. Mortgage stress at 30.9% crosses the threshold. Need for assistance at 8.4% is above average. Volunteering at 7.7% is below average, likely reflecting the time pressures on immigrant families establishing themselves.
Drive
83.2%
Public Transport
7.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.23%/yr
(+265 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation grows at 1.23% annually (265 persons), projected to reach 23,166 by 2031. Overseas migration at 324/year nearly matches internal outflow of 314/year, creating a revolving-door pattern where new migrants enter as established residents leave. The gentrification score of 33 (early signs) reflects population growth (+23% since 2011) and rent growth of 33.3%. Affordability improved slightly from 57.5% in 2011 to 54.2% in 2021. Real income grew 14.9% over the decade, below the national average and lagging the 33.3% rent growth. The young share dropped 0.3 points while the senior share grew 1.5 points, indicating gradual but not dramatic aging.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+324
Net Internal / yr
-314
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +23% since 2011, Net internal outflow -314/yr, Strong overseas inflow +324/yr, Accelerating: 7% → 15%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Marayong compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marayong a good suburb to live in?
Marayong suits migrant families seeking affordable Western Sydney houses near St Andrews schools (ICSEA 1,074 and 1,059, both above benchmark). Household income at the 52.2nd percentile is near the national median. However, mortgage stress at 30.9% exceeds the 30% threshold, the IRSAD decile 4 indicates below-average socioeconomic conditions, and unemployment at 8.0% is above average.
What is the median house price in Marayong?
The median is approximately $1,050,000, surging from $1,002,500 in 2024 to $1,100,000 in 2025 (9.7% growth). Monthly mortgage repayments of $2,133 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 30.9%, just above the stress threshold. Weekly rent is $379. The 9.7% price growth significantly outpaces the decade-long real income growth of 14.9%.
What schools are in Marayong?
Three schools serve the suburb: St Andrews Primary School (Catholic, ICSEA 1,074, 796 students), St Andrews College (secondary, Catholic, ICSEA 1,059, 1,327 students), and Marayong Heights Public School (government, ICSEA 975, 283 students). The two Catholic schools score above the national 1,000 benchmark, while the government school sits 25 points below.
Is Marayong safe?
Crime data is not published at the suburb level for NSW. The IRSD decile 3 indicates above-average relative disadvantage. Unemployment at 8.0% is above the national average, and the 41.6% renter share with 6.3% vacancy suggests some transience. However, 80.3% residential stability and the family-dominant household structure (couples with children at 2,732 families) provide community anchoring.
Is Marayong good for property investment?
Gross yield at approximately 1.9% ($379/week on $1,050,000) is very low. The 6.3% vacancy rate exceeds the 3% equilibrium benchmark. The 41.6% renter share is substantial but income-constrained (52.2nd percentile). Capital growth of 9.7% in one year is strong but sustainability is uncertain given the affordability gap. Development at 64 DAs in 12 months adds supply. Overseas migration at 324/year supports long-term demand.
How is Marayong's population changing?
Growth runs at 1.23% annually (265 persons), projected to reach 23,166 by 2031. Overseas migration at 324/year drives inflow, while internal outflow of 314/year shows established residents leaving. The 48.0% overseas-born share is 26.4 points above national. Indian ancestry (952) and Punjabi speakers (437) form the strongest cultural cluster. University qualifications at 37.9% are 7.8 points above national, reflecting skilled migrant intake.
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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