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VIC · East Gippsland Council
Marlo, 3888
Est. population · Jun 2025
588
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.6%
Median age
56
Median income
$1,383/wk
Employment rate
52.9%
Languages at home
1.8%non-English
Most common: Mandarin
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Well away from Melbourne, Marlo is a coastal smaller community built around sand, sea and space. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many coastal suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Versus similar coastal suburbs, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Marlo snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
588
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
35.2%
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
#69
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
19th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
64th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
73rd
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
- 30.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5424th in Australia
- State rank
- 1048th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #69 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #115 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
588(June 2025)
+0.9% annual · +1.6% over 5 years · 64th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.9%
- 5-year growth
- +1.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +5
- Change in 5 years
- +9
- Growth rank in VIC
- 64th 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 (~600), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 602
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $1,383
- Dwelling vacancy
- 35.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 139 of 395
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 52.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 245 / 7 / 0 (+ 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 (2026)
- 14
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 23.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 201 residents
- State safety percentile
- 18.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -30%
Most common offence types
- A231 Fv Common Assault1
- A232 Non-Fv Common Assault1
- B21 Criminal Damage2
- B49 Other Theft2
- D35 Improper Movement On Public Or Private Space3
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,062
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 73th
School list
- Marlo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1062 · 73th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 50 students · Top SEA quarter 33%View 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
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Marlo Primary School/Jorgensen St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Marlo Race Course Gazetted (temporary recreation reserve)Park
- William Hunter Flora ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 49
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
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
- Orbost Regional Health (21.0 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)
- 18
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 30.6
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
- 24° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 211 mm · ~26 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 262 mm · ~33 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 280 mm · ~35 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 253 mm · ~32 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 PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
15 planning-related records
2021· 5 proposals
July 2021
- Buildings and works for an extension to an existing shed2 ARGYLE PARADE MARLO 3888Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works for a dwelling in the significant landscape overlay47 WILLIS AVENUE MARLO 3888NOD issued by a delegate
May 2021
- Two lot subdivision and removal of the restriction contained in transfer M379281K as it applies to Volume 11265 Folio 43581 HEALEYS ROAD MARLO 3888Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works in the form of an extension to an existing shed2 ARGYLE PARADE MARLO 3888Lapsed
April 2021
- Development of a single-storey dwelling and outbuilding (domestic shed) exceeding 300sqm within a Design and Development Overlay37 BRODRIBB DRIVE MARLO 3888Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 10 proposals
November 2020
- Buildings and works for a verandah18 Saleni DriveNo permit required
October 2020
- Buildings and works for a dwelling and outbuilding within a Bushfire Management Overlay272 Healeys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Buildings and works for an outbuilding within a Bushfire Management Overlay34 Saleni DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Development of a dwelling and outbuilding51 Mots Beach AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Development of a second dwelling and decommissioning of the existing dwelling9 Ricardo DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Buildings and works for a dwelling and outbuilding89 Mots Beach AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Development of a shed85 Mots Beach AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2020
- Development of a Dwelling29 Marine ParadeNOD issued by a delegate
- Development of a shed3 Ricardo DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Removal of native vegetation (one tree)51 Mots Beach AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay 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
- Gippsland
- Member of Parliament
- Darren CHESTER (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 118,075
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 69.4%Labor 30.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 66.8 km away).
Coalition 71.4%Labor 28.6%
2.1 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MarloLabor 35.7% · Coalition 64.3% TPP (2025)17.8 km away
- OrbostLabor 29.3% · Coalition 70.7% TPP (2025)24.2 km away
- NewmerellaLabor 14.4% · Coalition 85.6% TPP (2025)26.4 km away
- Nowa NowaLabor 22.9% · Coalition 77.1% TPP (2025)56.3 km away
- BuchanLabor 28.8% · Coalition 71.2% TPP (2025)56.9 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)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
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
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