Suburbs Murchison East

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Murchison East VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murchison East VIC is 140 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murchison East is $531 per week ($27,612 per year). Median rent in Murchison East is $150 per week ($650 per month). Murchison East has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Murchison East has a population density of 4.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Murchison East is England. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Serbian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murchison East is $1,083.

There were 34 recorded offences in Murchison East in 2025-25, a rate of 243 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (16 offences).

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📍 Murchison East, Victoria — 36.6144°S, 145.2502°E

Crime: Low Med High

Murchison East Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Murchison East Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$531/wk
$27,612 per year
#7919 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Murchison East Demographics

Gender Split

Male 58.2% (85) Female 41.8% (61)

Population Density

4.7
people per km²
140 people · 29.6 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,583
Family income/wk

Murchison East Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murchison East Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
70.0% 35 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
30.0% 15 dwellings

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

Murchison East Country of Birth

Australia
91.4%
England
8.6%

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

Murchison East Religion

No Religion
32.6%
Not stated
21.2%
Anglican
19.7%
Catholic
15.2%
Eastern Orthodox
4.5%
Uniting Church
3.8%
Othr Christian
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murchison East Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
36.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
23.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.0%

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

Murchison East Languages Spoken at Home

Serbian
50.0%
Other
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Murchison East Employment

💼
Employed full-time
24.6% 29 people
⏰
Employed part-time
11.9% 14 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.4% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
60.2% 71 people

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

Murchison East Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
29.5%
Bachelor Degree
22.7%

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

Murchison East Occupation

Professionals
35.7%
Community & Personal Service
28.6%
Managers
17.9%
Clerical & Administrative
17.9%

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

Murchison East Field of Study

Education
28.1%
Health
21.9%
Management & Commerce
18.8%
Society & Culture
12.5%
Engineering
9.4%
Agriculture & Environment
9.4%

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

Murchison East Dwelling Types

Separate house
71.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
28.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murchison East Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
7.9%
$300-$399/wk
17.5%
$400-$499/wk
14.3%
$650-$799/wk
15.9%
$800-$999/wk
7.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murchison East Marital Status

💍
Married
36.0% 50
↔️
Separated
8.6% 12
📋
Divorced
19.4% 27
🕊️
Widowed
6.5% 9
👤
Never married
29.5% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murchison East Ancestry

English
40.1%
Australian
22.9%
Irish
13.4%
Scottish
8.9%
Other
4.5%
Chinese
3.2%
Dutch
2.5%
Italian
2.5%
German
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murchison East School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Murchison East Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
14.3% 34
✅
No need for assistance
85.7% 204

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

Murchison East Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
15.9% 18
—
Not a volunteer
84.1% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murchison East Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
29.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
35.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
35.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murchison East How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.1%
Did not go to work
14.3%
Car (passenger)
8.6%

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

Murchison East Car Ownership

0 vehicles
14.3%
1 vehicle
25.4%
2 vehicles
28.6%
3 vehicles
12.7%
4+ vehicles
19.0%

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

Murchison East Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
30.6%
2 bedrooms
12.9%
3 bedrooms
41.9%
4 bedrooms
14.5%

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

Murchison East Population Mobility

6.4%
moved in the last year
29.6%
moved in the last 5 years
11.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
38.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murchison East Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
238
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murchison East Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
16
Asthma
11
Arthritis
8
Heart disease
7
Diabetes
5
Lung condition
4
Cancer
4
Stroke
4

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

Murchison East Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.5%
$150-$299/wk
12.8%
$300-$399/wk
14.9%
$400-$499/wk
8.5%
$500-$649/wk
7.4%
$650-$799/wk
5.3%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murchison East Family Structure

Couple — no children
56.6%
Couple — no children under 15
26.3%
Couple — children under 15
9.2%
One parent — children under 15
3.9%
One parent — no children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murchison East Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.2% 5
👤
Never served
95.8% 115

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Murchison East Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.3% 18
—
Did not provide
84.7% 100

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murchison East Children Ever Born

No children
29.6%
2 children
55.6%
3 children
14.8%

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

Murchison East When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
4
1971–1980
4
1981–1990
3
1991–2000
5

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

Murchison East Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.0%
5–14 hours
29.2%
15–29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
12.5%
Did not do domestic work
32.5%

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

Murchison East Household Size

1 person
55.6%
2 persons
38.1%
3 persons
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murchison East Where Residents Moved From

Same address
103
Moved from VIC
5

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

Murchison East Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murchison East Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 34 total

Theft
16
Assault
7
Property Damage
3
Break & Enter
2
Drug Offences
2
Public Order
2
Justice Procedures
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Murchison East Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.7%

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

If you earn X in Murchison East

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $750/wk
Rent share 16.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coleraine
Income: $502/wk Rent: $140/wk Save: $10/wk

Murchison East vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Croxton East
Pop: 70 Income: $860/wk Rent: $250/wk
Homewood
Pop: 70 Income: $916/wk Rent: $323/wk
Costerfield
Pop: 70 Income: $492/wk Rent: $50/wk
Dunrobin
Pop: 70 Income: $737/wk
Lake Rowan
Pop: 70 Income: $624/wk
Meringur
Pop: 70 Income: $525/wk Rent: $50/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murchison East

What is the population of Murchison East VIC?

The population of Murchison East VIC is 140 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.7 people per km².Murchison East is ranked #7,954 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murchison East?

The median personal income in Murchison East VIC is $531 per week, or $27,612 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,583 per week.Murchison East is ranked #7,919 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murchison East?

Median rent in Murchison East VIC is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Murchison East ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Murchison East?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murchison East VIC 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 Murchison East?

The median age in Murchison East VIC is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murchison East a good suburb to live in?

Murchison East is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 140.The median income is $531/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21833. All dollar figures in AUD.