Mount Murray NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Murray, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mount Murray NSW is 53 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Murray is $956 per week ($49,712 per year). Mount Murray has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Mount Murray has a population density of 10.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Murray is $1,556.

There were 3 recorded offences in Mount Murray in 2024-25, a rate of 57 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (2 offences).

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Mount Murray Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Mount Murray Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$956/wk
$49,712 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,556/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Mount Murray Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (29) Female 49.1% (28)

Population Density

10.0
people per km²
53 people · 5.3 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,937
Family income/wk

Mount Murray Age Distribution

5-9
20-24
25-29
30-34
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Mount Murray Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 9 dwellings

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

Mount Murray Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Mount Murray Religion

No Religion
47.9%
Catholic
29.2%
Not stated
14.6%
Anglican
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Murray Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.8%

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

Mount Murray Employment

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Employed full-time
16.3% 7 people
Employed part-time
41.9% 18 people
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Not in labour force
41.9% 18 people

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

Mount Murray Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
37.0%
Bachelor Degree
22.2%
Postgraduate Degree
18.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.1%
Certificate I/II
11.1%

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

Mount Murray Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
60.0%
Managers
20.0%
Professionals
20.0%

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

Mount Murray Field of Study

Creative Arts
27.8%
Health
22.2%
Engineering
16.7%
Architecture & Building
16.7%
Management & Commerce
16.7%

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

Mount Murray Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Murray Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
63.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Murray Marital Status

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Married
58.0% 29
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Divorced
6.0% 3
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Widowed
6.0% 3
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Never married
30.0% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Murray Ancestry

Australian
33.8%
English
18.9%
Scottish
17.6%
Dutch
9.5%
German
8.1%
Irish
6.8%
Other
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Murray School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Mount Murray Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 89

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

Mount Murray Volunteering

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Volunteer
13.0% 6
Not a volunteer
87.0% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Murray How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Mount Murray Car Ownership

2 vehicles
31.6%
3 vehicles
21.1%
4+ vehicles
47.4%

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

Mount Murray Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
27.8%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
38.9%

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

Mount Murray Population Mobility

8.2%
moved in the last year
31.9%
moved in the last 5 years
54.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Murray Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
93
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Murray Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6
Heart disease
4

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

Mount Murray Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.8%
$400-$499/wk
11.4%
$500-$649/wk
11.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.4%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Murray Family Structure

Couple — no children
51.2%
Couple — no children under 15
39.0%
Couple — children under 15
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Murray Military Service

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Previously served
11.1% 5
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Never served
88.9% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Mount Murray Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.4% 5
Did not provide
89.6% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Murray Children Ever Born

1 child
44.4%
2 children
55.6%

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

Mount Murray Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.1%
5–14 hours
32.6%
15–29 hours
13.0%
30+ hours
6.5%
Did not do domestic work
21.7%

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

Mount Murray Household Size

2 persons
76.9%
3 persons
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Murray Where Residents Moved From

Same address
45
Moved from NSW
4

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

Mount Murray Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Murray Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Other Against Person
2
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Mount Murray Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,124/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Mount Murray

≈ $9,204/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $2,124/wk
Rent share

Mount Murray vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Murray

What is the population of Mount Murray NSW?

The population of Mount Murray NSW is 53 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Mount Murray?

The median personal income in Mount Murray NSW is $956 per week, or $49,712 per year.The median household income is $2,124 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Mount Murray?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Mount Murray NSW is $1,556. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Mount Murray?

The median age in Mount Murray NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Murray a good suburb to live in?

Mount Murray is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 53.The median income is $956/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 12790. All dollar figures in AUD.