Mount Murchison QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Murchison, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mount Murchison QLD is 128 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Murchison is $787 per week ($40,924 per year). Median rent in Mount Murchison is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Mount Murchison has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Murchison has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (25% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Murchison is $2,165.

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Mount Murchison Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Murchison Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$787/wk
$40,924 per year
#3801 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
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Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,165/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Mount Murchison Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (65) Female 48.4% (61)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
128 people · 75.7 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,624
Family income/wk

Mount Murchison Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mount Murchison Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
55.0% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.0% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mount Murchison Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Mount Murchison Religion

No Religion
24.8%
Catholic
24.8%
Anglican
22.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
10.4%
Not stated
8.8%
Lutheran
4.0%
Uniting Church
2.4%
Baptist
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Murchison Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Mount Murchison Employment

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Employed full-time
48.7% 37 people
Employed part-time
22.4% 17 people
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Not in labour force
28.9% 22 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Mount Murchison Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
61.4%
Bachelor Degree
29.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Mount Murchison Occupation

Professionals
29.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
29.7%
Clerical & Administrative
13.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
10.8%
Managers
8.1%
Community & Personal Service
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Mount Murchison Field of Study

Education
18.2%
Engineering
18.2%
Management & Commerce
15.2%
Agriculture & Environment
15.2%
Health
12.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
12.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Mount Murchison Dwelling Types

Separate house
81.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
10.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Murchison Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
27.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
36.4%
$4,000+/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Murchison Marital Status

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Married
63.3% 62
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Separated
5.1% 5
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Divorced
3.1% 3
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Widowed
3.1% 3
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Never married
25.5% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Murchison Ancestry

Australian
35.3%
English
28.2%
German
16.7%
Italian
6.4%
Irish
5.1%
Scottish
5.1%
Other
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Murchison School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
41.2%
Secondary — Government
38.2%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
11.8%
Vocational Education
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Mount Murchison Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.7% 8
No need for assistance
96.3% 211

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Mount Murchison Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.5% 20
Not a volunteer
76.5% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Murchison Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
38.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Mount Murchison How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.3%
Walked only
8.3%
Did not go to work
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Mount Murchison Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.9%
2 vehicles
22.9%
3 vehicles
28.6%
4+ vehicles
25.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Mount Murchison Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
37.9%
4 bedrooms
51.7%
5 bedrooms
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Mount Murchison Population Mobility

10.6%
moved in the last year
32.7%
moved in the last 5 years
5.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Murchison Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
210
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Murchison Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Diabetes
6
Arthritis
3
Heart disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Mount Murchison Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
17.8%
$1-$149/wk
5.5%
$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
4.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
19.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Murchison Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
46.1%
Couple — no children
25.8%
Couple — no children under 15
23.6%
One parent — children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Murchison Military Service

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Previously served
7.1% 6
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Never served
92.9% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Murchison Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.3% 11
Did not provide
86.7% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Murchison Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
2 children
18.8%
3 children
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Mount Murchison Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
32.9%
5–14 hours
21.2%
15–29 hours
11.8%
30+ hours
14.1%
Did not do domestic work
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Mount Murchison Household Size

1 person
28.9%
2 persons
34.2%
3 persons
13.2%
4 persons
13.2%
6+ persons
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Murchison Where Residents Moved From

Same address
101
Moved from QLD
9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Mount Murchison Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Murchison Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,208/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Mount Murchison

≈ $9,568/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,908/wk
Rent share 13.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Mount Murchison vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Murchison

What is the population of Mount Murchison QLD?

The population of Mount Murchison QLD is 128 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Mount Murchison is ranked #8,226 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Murchison?

The median personal income in Mount Murchison QLD is $787 per week, or $40,924 per year.The median household income is $2,208 per week.Family income is $2,624 per week.Mount Murchison is ranked #3,801 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Murchison?

Median rent in Mount Murchison QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 13.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Murchison ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Murchison?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Murchison QLD is $2,165. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Murchison?

The median age in Mount Murchison QLD is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Murchison a good suburb to live in?

Mount Murchison is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 128.The median income is $787/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32006. All dollar figures in AUD.