Murbko SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Murbko, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Murbko SA is 105 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murbko is $589 per week ($30,628 per year). Median rent in Murbko is $145 per week ($628 per month). Murbko has a median age of 64 years, older than the national median of 38. Murbko has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Murbko is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murbko is $1,083.

There were 2 recorded offences in Murbko in 2024-25, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Murbko Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Murbko Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$589/wk
$30,628 per year
#7241 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$145/wk
$628 per month
#8371 of 14,663
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Median Age
64years
26 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Murbko Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.9% (63) Female 41.1% (44)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
105 people · 204.2 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$924
Family income/wk

Murbko Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murbko Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
82.5% 33 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
17.5% 7 dwellings

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

Murbko Country of Birth

Australia
94.9%
England
5.1%

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

Murbko Religion

No Religion
37.0%
Lutheran
21.0%
Anglican
15.0%
Catholic
13.0%
Uniting Church
5.0%
Not stated
5.0%
SB OSB NRA SB
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murbko Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
43.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
28.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.9%

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

Murbko Employment

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Employed full-time
23.4% 22 people
Employed part-time
20.2% 19 people
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Not in labour force
56.4% 53 people

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

Murbko Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Murbko Occupation

Managers
52.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
28.6%
Labourers
19.0%

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

Murbko Field of Study

Management & Commerce
30.8%
Engineering
23.1%
Agriculture & Environment
23.1%
Society & Culture
23.1%

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

Murbko Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murbko Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
18.2%
$650-$799/wk
27.3%
$800-$999/wk
15.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
21.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murbko Marital Status

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Married
65.4% 53
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Divorced
11.1% 9
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Widowed
6.2% 5
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Never married
17.3% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murbko Ancestry

Australian
41.0%
English
26.2%
German
13.1%
Irish
7.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.1%
Dutch
3.3%
Italian
2.5%
Scottish
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murbko School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
62.5%
Primary — Government
37.5%

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

Murbko Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.6% 17
No need for assistance
91.4% 180

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

Murbko Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.6% 16
Not a volunteer
81.4% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murbko Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murbko How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.2%
Walked only
16.1%
Did not go to work
9.7%

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

Murbko Car Ownership

1 vehicle
45.2%
2 vehicles
31.0%
3 vehicles
16.7%
4+ vehicles
7.1%

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

Murbko Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
12.2%
2 bedrooms
20.4%
3 bedrooms
40.8%
4 bedrooms
26.5%

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

Murbko Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
50.5%
moved in the last 5 years
2.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
39.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murbko Indigenous Population

4.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
179
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murbko Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Diabetes
8
Arthritis
7
Asthma
4
Cancer
4
Lung condition
3

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

Murbko Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
4.6%
$150-$299/wk
7.7%
$300-$399/wk
12.3%
$400-$499/wk
13.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
16.9%
$800-$999/wk
4.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
18.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murbko Family Structure

Couple — no children
68.3%
Couple — children under 15
23.8%
Couple — no children under 15
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murbko Military Service

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Previously served
3.6% 3
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Never served
96.4% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Murbko Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.0% 7
Did not provide
92.0% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murbko Children Ever Born

2 children
47.6%
3 children
38.1%
5+ children
14.3%

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

Murbko When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Murbko Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.5%
5–14 hours
18.7%
15–29 hours
24.2%
30+ hours
19.8%
Did not do domestic work
20.9%

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

Murbko Household Size

1 person
38.6%
2 persons
61.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murbko Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murbko Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Murbko Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $885/wk
Median Rent $145/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.4%

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

If you earn X in Murbko

≈ $3,835/month
Median rent $145/wk
Left after rent $740/wk
Rent share 16.4%

Murbko vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Frequently Asked Questions About Murbko

What is the population of Murbko SA?

The population of Murbko SA is 105 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Murbko is ranked #8,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murbko?

The median personal income in Murbko SA is $589 per week, or $30,628 per year.The median household income is $885 per week.Family income is $924 per week.Murbko is ranked #7,241 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murbko?

Median rent in Murbko SA is $145 per week ($628 per month).Rent represents 16.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Murbko ranks #8,371 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Murbko?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murbko SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murbko?

The median age in Murbko SA is 64 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murbko a good suburb to live in?

Murbko is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 105.The median income is $589/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.4% 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: 40982. All dollar figures in AUD.