Suburbs Murchison (WA)

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Murchison WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murchison WA is 30 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murchison is $1,100 per week ($57,200 per year). Median rent in Murchison is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Murchison has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Murchison has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murchison is $900.

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📍 Murchison, Western Australia — 26.5998°S, 116.2249°E

Murchison Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Murchison Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,100/wk
$57,200 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
👤
Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$900/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Murchison Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.9% (15) Female 53.1% (17)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
30 people · 23446.4 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,656
Family income/wk

Murchison Age Distribution

0-4
30-34
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murchison Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
42.9% 3 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
57.1% 4 dwellings

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

Murchison Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Murchison Religion

No Religion
63.0%
Anglican
25.9%
Catholic
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murchison Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
20.0%

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

Murchison Employment

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Employed full-time
82.4% 14 people
🏠
Not in labour force
17.6% 3 people

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

Murchison Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Murchison Occupation

Labourers
41.7%
Managers
33.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%

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

Murchison Field of Study

Management & Commerce
100.0%

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

Murchison Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murchison Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
37.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murchison Marital Status

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Married
64.0% 16
📋
Divorced
16.0% 4
👤
Never married
20.0% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murchison Ancestry

Australian
36.2%
English
23.4%
Scottish
14.9%
Irish
12.8%
Dutch
6.4%
German
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murchison School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
100.0%

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

Murchison Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
11.6% 8
✅
No need for assistance
88.4% 61

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

Murchison Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
46.7% 14
—
Not a volunteer
53.3% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murchison How People Get to Work

Walked only
71.4%
Car (driver)
28.6%

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

Murchison Car Ownership

2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
66.7%

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

Murchison Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
36.4%
3 bedrooms
36.4%
4 bedrooms
27.3%

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

Murchison Population Mobility

26.7%
moved in the last year
66.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
80.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murchison Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
56
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murchison Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6

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

Murchison Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1,000-$1,249/wk
31.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
47.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murchison Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.7%
One parent — children under 15
23.3%
One parent — no children under 15
20.0%
Couple — children under 15
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murchison Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murchison When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
4

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

Murchison Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
5–14 hours
35.0%
15–29 hours
25.0%
Did not do domestic work
15.0%

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

Murchison Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murchison Where Residents Moved From

Same address
22
Moved from WA
8

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

Murchison Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $350/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.5%

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

If you earn X in Murchison

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,275/wk
Rent share 21.5%

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Murchison vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Yoganup
Pop: 15 Income: $949/wk
Ambania
Pop: 15 Income: $1,031/wk
Cocklebiddy
Pop: 15 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $100/wk
Commodine
Pop: 15 Income: $850/wk
Dardadine
Pop: 15 Income: $762/wk
Goomarin
Pop: 15 Income: $604/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murchison

What is the population of Murchison WA?

The population of Murchison WA is 30 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Murchison?

The median personal income in Murchison WA is $1,100 per week, or $57,200 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,656 per week.

How much is rent in Murchison?

Median rent in Murchison WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 21.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Murchison?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murchison WA is $900. 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 WA is 44 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 Western Australia with a population of 30.The median income is $1,100/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.5% 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: 51063. All dollar figures in AUD.