Mardi

NSW 2259 • Greater Sydney

3,598
Population (2021)
$41,080
Median Income
9.50 km²
Area
$440/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableSemi-RuralGrowth SuburbCentral Coast

About Mardi

Mardi is a small residential suburb on the NSW Central Coast, located within the Central Coast Council local government area and approximately 90 kilometres north of Sydney. With a population of around 3,600, Mardi has a median age of 37 and is predominantly Australian-born with English, Australian and Irish ancestry. The suburb has a relaxed, semi-rural character while benefiting from proximity to major shopping centres and the M1 Pacific Motorway.

Mardi offers a family-oriented lifestyle with good local schools and easy access to Tuggerah Westfield shopping centre and Wyong town centre. The suburb is popular with young families drawn by its affordable housing, quiet streets and sense of community. Residents enjoy proximity to the lakes and beaches of the Central Coast, with Budgewoi Lake and The Entrance just a short drive away.

Mardi falls under postcode 2259 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wyong electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2259
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.29°, 151.40°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
9.50 km²
Elevation
15m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wyong
3.5 km
42 min
Tuggerah
4 km
48 min
Warnervale
5.5 km
65 min

Bus Services

  • 26 — Wyong to Tuggerah via Mardi 10-15 min
  • 27 — Wyong to Westfield Tuggerah 15 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
1 hr 45 min
By Bus
N/A (train connection required)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Train from Wyong station to Central; M1 Motorway access nearby

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car, though local shops and schools are accessible for some residents.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Mardi by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Mardi Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Mardi" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$440
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,913
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.8%

5 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,684
Census 2021
3,598
2.3% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,464
Income 2021
$41,080
15.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,742
Born Overseas 705

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 144
  • 2. India 64
  • 3. New Zealand 62
  • 4. Philippines 54
  • 5. South Africa 43
  • 6. China 36
  • 7. South Korea 27
  • 8. Ireland 21
  • 9. Scotland 20
  • 10. Malaysia 15

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,486
Australian 1,345
Irish 390
Scottish 369
Australian Aboriginal 153
German 137
Italian 111
Indian 92
Chinese 90
Filipino 69

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,016
Both parents born in Australia
901
Both parents born overseas
518
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.4%
No Religion
36.2%
Hinduism
1.8%
Islam
1.0%
Buddhism
0.9%
Sikhism
0.6%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
202 (5.6%)
5-14 years
552 (15.3%)
15-19 years
280 (7.8%)
20-24 years
238 (6.6%)
25-34 years
427 (11.9%)
35-44 years
462 (12.8%)
45-54 years
531 (14.8%)
55-64 years
383 (10.6%)
65-74 years
285 (7.9%)
75-84 years
182 (5.1%)
85+ years
59 (1.6%)

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