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Murchison VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murchison VIC is 884 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murchison is $519 per week ($26,988 per year). Median rent in Murchison is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Murchison has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Murchison has a population density of 8.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Murchison is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murchison is $1,083.

There were 55 recorded offences in Murchison in 2025-25, a rate of 62 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (16 offences).

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Murchison Population

residents (Census 2021)

Murchison Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$519/wk

$26,988 per year

#8017 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$245/wk

$1,062 per month

#6551 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Murchison Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (450) Female 48.7% (428)

Population Density

8.8

people per km²

884 people · 100.4 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,327

Family income/wk

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

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murchison Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

59.7% 182 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

40.3% 123 dwellings

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

Murchison Country of Birth

Australia

96.9%

England

3.1%

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

Murchison Religion

No Religion

47.9%

Catholic

20.6%

Anglican

12.1%

Not stated

8.4%

Uniting Church

5.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.5%

Islam

1.3%

Christian (other)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murchison Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.0%

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

Murchison Languages Spoken at Home

Other

57.1%

SAL Tot

42.9%

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

Murchison Employment

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Employed full-time

27.7% 187 people

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Employed part-time

19.9% 134 people

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Unemployed

3.6% 24 people

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Not in labour force

48.8% 329 people

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

Murchison Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

22.2%

Bachelor Degree

16.9%

Postgraduate Degree

5.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.7%

Certificate I/II

1.8%

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

Murchison Occupation

Professionals

22.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

20.6%

Community & Personal Service

20.1%

Clerical & Administrative

10.7%

Managers

7.9%

Labourers

7.0%

Sales Workers

6.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.7%

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

Murchison Field of Study

Society & Culture

17.9%

Management & Commerce

15.9%

Engineering

15.9%

Health

12.4%

Education

10.0%

Agriculture & Environment

9.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.0%

Architecture & Building

7.0%

Information Technology

2.0%

Creative Arts

1.5%

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

Murchison Dwelling Types

Separate house

90.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murchison Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.9%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

14.6%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

12.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

0.9%

$4,000+/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murchison Marital Status

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Married

42.6% 317

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Separated

3.9% 29

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Divorced

13.7% 102

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Widowed

7.0% 52

👤

Never married

32.9% 245

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murchison Ancestry

Australian

33.2%

English

32.1%

Irish

10.9%

Scottish

9.4%

Other

3.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.0%

German

2.8%

Italian

2.3%

Dutch

1.8%

Chinese

0.6%

Filipino

0.4%

Maori

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murchison School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.5%

Secondary — Government

23.1%

Secondary — Catholic

14.6%

Pre-school

8.5%

Vocational Education

6.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.1%

Primary — Catholic

2.3%

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

Murchison Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.5% 123

✅

No need for assistance

92.5% 1,521

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

Murchison Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.5% 136

—

Not a volunteer

80.5% 560

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murchison Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

9.2%

$300-$449/mo

5.0%

$600-$799/mo

9.2%

$800-$999/mo

13.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murchison How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.7%

Did not go to work

9.6%

Walked only

3.8%

Truck

3.1%

Car (passenger)

2.4%

Other

1.4%

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

Murchison Car Ownership

0 vehicles

3.3%

1 vehicle

33.3%

2 vehicles

37.4%

3 vehicles

15.6%

4+ vehicles

10.4%

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

Murchison Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.7%

2 bedrooms

18.6%

3 bedrooms

56.0%

4 bedrooms

17.5%

5 bedrooms

2.2%

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

Murchison Population Mobility

14.0%

moved in the last year

34.0%

moved in the last 5 years

6.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murchison Indigenous Population

4.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,597

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murchison Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Murchison Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

10.9%

$300-$399/wk

9.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murchison Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.3%

Couple — children under 15

36.4%

Couple — no children under 15

13.0%

One parent — children under 15

6.9%

One parent — no children under 15

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murchison Military Service

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Previously served

5.4% 37

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Never served

94.6% 652

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Murchison Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 99

—

Did not provide

85.7% 591

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murchison Children Ever Born

No children

16.7%

1 child

12.9%

2 children

32.3%

3 children

26.2%

4 children

10.9%

5+ children

1.0%

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

Murchison When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Murchison Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.5%

5–14 hours

27.3%

15–29 hours

14.2%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

26.4%

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

Murchison Household Size

1 person

35.6%

2 persons

37.4%

3 persons

11.5%

4 persons

8.3%

5 persons

4.8%

6+ persons

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murchison Where Residents Moved From

Same address

706

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

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

Murchison Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.3%

Step family — no other children

7.1%

Blended family — no other children

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murchison Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 55 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Break & Enter

Property Damage

Assault

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Murchison Schools

schools nearby

government

935

avg ICSEA score

total students

Murchison Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 69 students

935

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Murchison Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $952/wk

Median Rent $245/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Murchison

Your weekly income

≈ $4,125/month

Median rent $245/wk

Left after rent $707/wk

Rent share 25.7%

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Murchison vs State & National Average

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Pop: 442 Income: $748/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 442 Income: $806/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 443 Income: $696/wk Rent: $320/wk

Ravenswood (Vic.)

Pop: 443 Income: $766/wk Rent: $265/wk

Bayles

Pop: 445 Income: $752/wk Rent: $425/wk

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Pop: 449 Income: $550/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murchison

What is the population of Murchison VIC?

The population of Murchison VIC is 884 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.8 people per km².Murchison is ranked #4,150 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murchison?

The median personal income in Murchison VIC is $519 per week, or $26,988 per year.The median household income is $952 per week.Family income is $1,327 per week.Murchison is ranked #8,017 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murchison?

Median rent in Murchison VIC is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 25.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Murchison ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Murchison?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murchison 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?

The median age in Murchison VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murchison a good suburb to live in?

Murchison is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 884.The median income is $519/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.7% 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: 21832. All dollar figures in AUD.