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Marulan, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Marulan is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,162. Elevation: 2,106 ft (642 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,162 Population 1/sq mi density
2,106 ft Elevation 642 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$24,978 Median Income
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$24,978 median income, 4.9% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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About Marulan

Marulan is a small town east of the Great Dividing Range and is located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia. It is in the Goulburn Mulwaree Council local government area and the traditional lands of the Gundungurra people. It is located south-west of Sydney on the Hume Highway, although it bypasses the town proper. Marulan lies on the 150th meridian east. It has a railway station on the Main Southern railway line. Marulan was previously known as Mooroowoolen.

People

Population1,162
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,978
Per Capita$24,978
Unemployment4.9%

Housing

D
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership78.2%
Housing Units465

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Population1,162
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Coordinates-34.7084°, 150.0097°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (804 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,978
Median Age38.0 years

About Marulan

Marulan is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,162. The city sits at an elevation of 2,106 feet (642 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Marulan has a population of 1,162 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,563.1 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,162
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
1,563.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Marulan vs Australia Average

The median household income in Marulan is $24,978, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,978 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $480, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 110 business establishments.

Income: Marulan vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,978
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,978
Avg Weekly Wage$480

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.9%
36% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)110

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Marulan is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 78.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 465 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership78.2%
Owner-Occupied78.2%
Renter-Occupied21.8%
Housing Units465

Property Tax

Climate in Marulan

Marulan has an average annual temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.3°C), the coldest is Jul (6.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 619 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.3°C / 70°F 14.2° / 28.4° 57.6
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 14° / 26.9° 65.4
Mar 17.7°C / 64°F 11.5° / 23.9° 59.7
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 7.8° / 20.6° 28.0
May 10.2°C / 50°F 4.4° / 16° 32.6
Jun 7.7°C / 46°F 2.8° / 12.6° 57.5
Jul 6.8°C / 44°F 1.9° / 11.8° 40.1
Aug 7.6°C / 46°F 2.1° / 13.2° 51.3
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 4.9° / 16.7° 51.2
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 7.4° / 20.2° 55.0
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 10° / 23.5° 54.0
Dec 19.4°C / 67°F 12.4° / 26.3° 66.3
Marulan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,106 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above Australia avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Area1,563.1 sq mi (4,048.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-34.7084°N, 150.0097°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 62 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 82 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 130 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 141 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 98 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 103 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 77 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 138 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 50 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 135 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 105 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 98 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 80 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 59 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 139 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 133 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 98 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 81 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 145 km
Jun 20, 2002 10 km NW of Boorowa, Australia M2.9 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
February 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
March 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
July 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
August 47°F (8°C) 2.3 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
December 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in

Marulan has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 45°F in July to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Marulan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Marulan Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Marulan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Cafes in Marulan

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Roadhaven Cafe
Roadhaven Cafe

Train Stations in Marulan

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marulan

Gas Stations in Marulan

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #486341716
BP
BP
Truck Stop

Airports Near Marulan

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
Goulburn AirportGULMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
2nd Crookwell Airfield-Small Airport
Binda-Small Airport
Bowral Private Airfield-Small Airport
Braidwood Airport-Small Airport
Bullio Airport-Small Airport
Cambewarra Airstrip-Small Airport
Collector Airport-Small Airport
Crookwell Airport-Small Airport
Currandooley Airport-Small Airport
Jaspers Brush Airfield-Small Airport
Jervis Bay Airport-Small Airport
Marulan (Tangryang) Airstrip-Small Airport
Mittagong Airport-Small Airport
Robertson Airstrip-Small Airport
Southern tablelands gliding club-Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Taralga Grathawa Airport-Small Airport
The Oaks Airport-Small Airport
Wilton Airport-Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Marulan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Marulan Post Office

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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

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 Marulan

What is the population of Marulan?

Marulan has a population of 1,162 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,563.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Marulan expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,978, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Marulan?

Marulan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Marulan?

Marulan has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $480. There are 110 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Marulan?

The median home value in Marulan is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 78.2%.

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