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Maroota, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Maroota is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 621. Elevation: 627 ft (191 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
621 Population 0/sq mi density
627 ft Elevation 191 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
31.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$25,789 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$25,789 median income, 1.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$242,200 home value, $1,211/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population621
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,789
Per Capita$25,789
Unemployment1.3%

Housing

F
Home Value$242,200
Rent$1,211
Ownership78.2%
Housing Units248

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain31.0 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Population621
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Coordinates-33.4618°, 150.9824°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation31.0 inches (788 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,789
Median Age41.0 years

About Maroota

Maroota is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 621. The city sits at an elevation of 627 feet (191 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Maroota has a population of 621 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

621
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
2,265.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Maroota vs Australia Average

The median household income in Maroota is $25,789, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,789 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $496, 65% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 59 business establishments.

Income: Maroota vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,789
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,789
Avg Weekly Wage$496

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Maroota is $242,200, 14% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,211 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 78.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 248 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$242,200
14% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,211
4% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.2%
Owner-Occupied78.2%
Renter-Occupied21.8%
Housing Units248

Property Tax

Climate in Maroota

Maroota has an average annual temperature of 17.7°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.5°C), the coldest is Jul (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 714 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.5°C / 76°F 18.1° / 30.9° 65.1
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 18° / 29° 131.0
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 15.6° / 27° 84.7
Apr 18°C / 64°F 11.8° / 24.1° 51.4
May 14°C / 57°F 7.3° / 20.7° 29.7
Jun 11.6°C / 53°F 5.1° / 18.1° 62.8
Jul 10.8°C / 51°F 3.7° / 17.8° 27.3
Aug 12°C / 54°F 4.4° / 19.6° 24.0
Sep 15.3°C / 60°F 7.6° / 23° 34.3
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 10.9° / 25.4° 49.3
Nov 20.7°C / 69°F 14.2° / 27.2° 70.8
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 16.1° / 28.6° 83.4
Maroota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 627 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation627 ft (191 m)
Area2,265.5 sq mi (5,867.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-33.4618°N, 150.9824°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 61 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 85 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 125 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 128 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 128 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 124 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 108 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 87 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 68 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 67 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 135 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 80 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 116 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 88 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 142 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 75 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 85 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 124 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 118 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Warmest
March 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Coldest
July 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in

Maroota has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 53°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Maroota

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wisemans Ferry Public School
Maroota Public School
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Radio Stations near Maroota

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sky News Australia Radio conservative, discussion AAC+ 64 kbps
Triple J AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple J (QLD) alternative, indie AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Sydney news, talk AAC 94 kbps
triple j (NSW) dance, hip-hop AAC 238 kbps
Indian link radio music MP3 128 kbps
2SM SRN Sydney news talk, sport AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Radio National Live 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
ABC RN culture, history AAC+ 56 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
CADA (AAC+) urban AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC Country 20220701 country AAC 238 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
ABC Classic FM 20220701 classic, news AAC 238 kbps
ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
CADA (MP3) urban MP3 128 kbps
SBS PopAsia c-pop, cantonese AAC+ 97 kbps
C-Dance club, dance MP3 192 kbps
C91.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
Pulse 89.9 FM MP3 128 kbps
Bondi Radio (MP3) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Power Cuts Radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Northside Radio 99.3 AAC+ 128 kbps
Starter FM dance, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Eastside Radio 89.7FM AAC 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio - Sydney (MP3) community radio MP3 192 kbps
Hawkesbury Radio AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Maroota

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Butterfly Museum
Cobham Hall Museum
Hawkesbury Regional Museum
House Down Under
Howe House
Netherby House
Peninsula House & Tebbutt's Observatory 1879 & 1894
Riverstone Museum
Rouse Hill Estate
Rouse Hill House

Libraries in Maroota

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Berowra Branch Library0.0
Dural Library0.0
Galston Library0.0
Graham Swain Library0.0
Hornsby Library0.0
Richmond Branch Library0.0
Riverstone Library0.0
Terry Hills Community Library0.0
Vinegar Hill Memorial Library0.0
Windsor Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Maroota

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market Square

Hotels in Maroota

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Retreat at Wisemans
The Missions 1937
Wisemans Inn Hotel

Restaurants in Maroota

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grub on the Green
Riverbend Restaurant
Wisemans Inn Bistro

Cafes in Maroota

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carinya Cafe
Convict Road Kiosk
Heritage Valley Cafe
Wombat Cafe

Monuments in Maroota

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Convict Trail -The Great North Road

Gas Stations in Maroota

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maroota service station
Shell Wisemans Ferry

Golf Courses in Maroota

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Del Rio Golf Course
Wisemans Ferry Country Retirement Golf Course

Airports Near Maroota

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportLarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle AirstripSmall Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Holsworthy (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Katoomba AirportSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts AirfieldSmall Airport
The Oaks AirportSmall Airport
Tucker Creek AirstripSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport
Wedderburn AerodromeSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Maroota

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Australian Convict SitesCultural2010

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Maroota

Australian Convict Sites
Cultural · inscribed 2010
The property includes a selection of eleven penal sites, among the thousands established by the British Empire on Australian soil in the 18th and 19th centuries. The sites are spread across Australia, from Fremantle in Western Australia to Kingston and Arthur'...

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maroota

What is the population of Maroota?

Maroota has a population of 621 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,265.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Maroota expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,789, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $242,200 (14% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,211 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Maroota?

Maroota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.0 inches.

How is the job market in Maroota?

The job market in Maroota is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $496. There are 59 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Maroota?

The median home value in Maroota is $242,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,211. The homeownership rate is 78.2%.

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