Median house price
$1.27M
+3.9% change
NSW · The Hills Shire Council
Maraylya, 2765
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,451
Growth (1 yr)
+4.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+10.8%
Median age
41
Median income
$2,607/wk
Employment rate
68.9%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,267,000
Languages at home
6.7%non-English
Most common: Arabic, Italian, Croatian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Maraylya is a practical smaller community in The Hills Shire Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street.
Everyday cafés are limited locally, with the wider metro area covering the bigger food and entertainment trips. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
The suburb still has an emerging character, as newer residents settle in and local identity forms.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because parks and green space, plus schools and education lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Maraylya snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$800/wk
Houses $820 · Units $530
Population (ERP)
1,451
+4.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
6.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#155
among Metro Sydney · Emerging
Safety
19th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
97th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
55th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 42.9/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 47% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 3269th in Australia
- State rank
- 996th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #155 among Metro Sydney · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #640 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $530
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $820
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $800
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 656
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,267,000
- Median price change
- +3.9%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
1,451(June 2025)
+4.4% annual · +10.8% over 5 years · 97th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +4.4%
- 5-year growth
- +10.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +61
- Change in 5 years
- +142
- Growth rank in NSW
- 97th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,600), extrapolated at +2.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,281
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,607
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 24 of 403
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,750
- Employment rate
- 68.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 365 / 0 / 3 (+ 3 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 58
- Against the person
- 18
- Against property
- 24
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 40
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 71 residents
- State safety percentile
- 18.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.7%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions398
- Domestic Violence Related Assault278
- Fraud239
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment331
- Malicious Damage To Property263
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,018
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 55th
School list
- Maraylya Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1018 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 106 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
52 public transport stops in this suburb
- 48-54 Fisher Rd
- Boundary Rd At Dunns Rd
- Pitt Town Dural Rd Opp Whitmore Rd
- Reedy Rd At Fisher Rd
- Scheyville Rd Before Dunns Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
23 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 fast food · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Well connected by public transport — 52 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 32/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.78
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.78
Food & drink(1)
- Fast food
Community(1)
- Maraylya Public SchoolSchool
Maraylya
Sport & outdoors(2)
- Maraylya ParkPark
- Sports field
Transport(18)
18 bus stops
Other(1)
- BP Service StationPetrol station
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Maraylya ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Hawkesbury District Health Service (9.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 34
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 6 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure55 MCCLYMONTS ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 ZED PLACE MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Eco-tourist facility41 MCCLYMONTS ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Withdrawn
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure305 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
January 2026
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)245 PITT TOWN DURAL ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Eco-tourist facility41 MCCLYMONTS ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 ZED PLACE MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure322D PITT TOWN ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool426 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Subdivision190 CATTAI RIDGE ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Additional Information Requested
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)245 PITT TOWN DURAL ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)36 FISHER ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space235 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure291 PITT TOWN DURAL ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure2A ST JOHNS ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Swimming pool336 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool78 FISHER ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
August 2025
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure285 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure470-482 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure142 WHITMORE ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Home occupation; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia242 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 GREENFIELD PLACE MARAYLYA 2765Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport; Swimming pool18A ST JOHNS ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure423 PITT TOWN DURAL ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Demolition6 SATVIC PLACE MARAYLYA 2765Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32 WHITMORE ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9A ST JOHNS ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure162 FISHER ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving; Swimming pool322D PITT TOWN ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Subdivision195 REEDY ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3 ST MARYS PLACE MARAYLYA 2765Determined
September 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Rural worker's dwelling440 SCHEYVILLE ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Operational consent issued
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39 FORRESTER PLACE MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation29 FORRESTER PLACE MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space413 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure291 PITT TOWN DURAL ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision205 MAGUIRES ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure173 FISHER ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
May 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure152 FISHER ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure182 REEDY ROAD MARAYLYA 2765Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Berowra
- Member of Parliament
- Julian LEESER (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,869
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.3%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.9 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 51.6%Labor 48.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 12.9 km away).
Coalition 72.2%Labor 27.8%
20.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Glenorie WestLabor 25.7% · Coalition 74.3% TPP (2025)5.1 km away
- GlenorieLabor 28.3% · Coalition 71.7% TPP (2025)8.0 km away
- AnnangroveLabor 28.3% · Coalition 71.7% TPP (2025)8.7 km away
- Maroota SouthLabor 23.9% · Coalition 76.1% TPP (2025)10.5 km away
- Middle DuralLabor 30.4% · Coalition 69.7% TPP (2025)10.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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