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Murchison North VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murchison North VIC is 185 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murchison North is $864 per week ($44,928 per year). Median rent in Murchison North is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Murchison North has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Murchison North has a population density of 5.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Murchison North is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murchison North is $1,474.

There were 4 recorded offences in Murchison North in 2025-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Murchison North Population

residents (Census 2021)

Murchison North Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$864/wk

$44,928 per year

#2576 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$295/wk

$1,278 per month

#5069 of 14,663

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,474/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Murchison North Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.7% (95) Female 46.3% (82)

Population Density

5.7

people per km²

185 people · 32.5 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,550

Family income/wk

Murchison North 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

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murchison North Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.5% 35 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.5% 21 dwellings

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

Murchison North Country of Birth

Australia

96.7%

England

3.3%

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

Murchison North Religion

No Religion

47.1%

Catholic

31.0%

Anglican

10.2%

Uniting Church

6.4%

Not stated

3.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murchison North Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

38.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

26.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.4%

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

Murchison North Employment

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Employed full-time

50.8% 65 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 32 people

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Not in labour force

24.2% 31 people

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

Murchison North Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Bachelor Degree

23.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.2%

Postgraduate Degree

4.2%

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

Murchison North Occupation

Professionals

25.4%

Managers

20.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.9%

Clerical & Administrative

16.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.5%

Sales Workers

6.8%

Community & Personal Service

5.1%

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

Murchison North Field of Study

Engineering

26.7%

Society & Culture

16.7%

Management & Commerce

15.0%

Health

15.0%

Education

11.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.3%

Architecture & Building

6.7%

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

Murchison North Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murchison North Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

4.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.8%

$4,000+/wk

15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murchison North Marital Status

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Married

57.0% 90

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Separated

5.7% 9

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Divorced

7.0% 11

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Widowed

2.5% 4

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Never married

27.8% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murchison North Ancestry

English

35.5%

Australian

28.6%

Irish

9.3%

Scottish

8.9%

Dutch

3.9%

Italian

3.5%

Maltese

2.7%

Other

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

German

1.5%

Welsh

1.5%

Polish

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murchison North School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

43.3%

Secondary — Government

20.0%

Pre-school

13.3%

Secondary — Catholic

13.3%

Vocational Education

10.0%

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

Murchison North Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.0% 10

✅

No need for assistance

97.0% 324

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

Murchison North Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.3% 27

—

Not a volunteer

80.7% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murchison North Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

30.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

23.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murchison North How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.1%

Did not go to work

7.7%

Car (passenger)

6.4%

Walked only

3.8%

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

Murchison North Car Ownership

1 vehicle

9.2%

2 vehicles

40.0%

3 vehicles

24.6%

4+ vehicles

26.2%

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

Murchison North Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.5%

3 bedrooms

59.1%

4 bedrooms

28.8%

5 bedrooms

7.6%

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

Murchison North Population Mobility

7.1%

moved in the last year

36.5%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

75.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murchison North Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

332

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murchison North Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

Cancer

Lung condition

Diabetes

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

Murchison North Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.6%

$1-$149/wk

10.7%

$150-$299/wk

3.8%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murchison North Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.4%

Couple — no children

30.3%

Couple — no children under 15

25.8%

One parent — no children under 15

2.6%

One parent — children under 15

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murchison North Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

20.5% 31

—

Did not provide

79.5% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murchison North Children Ever Born

No children

36.2%

1 child

4.3%

2 children

29.0%

3 children

21.7%

4 children

8.7%

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

Murchison North When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1991–2000

2016

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

Murchison North Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.3%

5–14 hours

30.4%

15–29 hours

15.2%

30+ hours

5.8%

Did not do domestic work

20.3%

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

Murchison North Household Size

1 person

14.8%

2 persons

42.6%

3 persons

14.8%

4 persons

21.3%

5 persons

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murchison North Where Residents Moved From

Same address

158

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Murchison North Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

88.9%

Blended family — no other children

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murchison North Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Murchison North Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,042/wk

Median Rent $295/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.4%

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

If you earn X in Murchison North

Your weekly income

≈ $8,849/month

Median rent $295/wk

Left after rent $1,747/wk

Rent share 14.4%

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Murchison North vs State & National Average

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Pop: 93 Income: $596/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Pop: 93 Income: $733/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Pop: 93 Income: $687/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 93 Income: $810/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 93 Income: $669/wk Rent: $265/wk

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Pop: 93 Income: $519/wk Rent: $183/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murchison North

What is the population of Murchison North VIC?

The population of Murchison North VIC is 185 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.7 people per km².Murchison North is ranked #7,175 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murchison North?

The median personal income in Murchison North VIC is $864 per week, or $44,928 per year.The median household income is $2,042 per week.Family income is $2,550 per week.Murchison North is ranked #2,576 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murchison North?

Median rent in Murchison North VIC is $295 per week ($1,278 per month).Rent represents 14.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Murchison North ranks #5,069 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Murchison North?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murchison North VIC is $1,474. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murchison North?

The median age in Murchison North VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murchison North a good suburb to live in?

Murchison North is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 185.The median income is $864/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.4% 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: 21834. All dollar figures in AUD.