Suburbs Murdinga

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Murdinga SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murdinga SA is 72 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murdinga is $899 per week ($46,748 per year). Median rent in Murdinga is $1,385 per week ($6,002 per month). Murdinga has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Murdinga has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murdinga is $300.

There were 2 recorded offences in Murdinga in 2022-23, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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📍 Murdinga, South Australia — 33.7291°S, 135.7244°E

Crime: Low Med High

Murdinga Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Murdinga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$899/wk
$46,748 per year
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Median Rent
$1,385/wk
$6,002 per month
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Median Age
30years
8 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$300/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Murdinga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.7% (38) Female 43.3% (29)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
72 people · 386.3 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Murdinga Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murdinga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.0% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.0% 6 dwellings

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

Murdinga Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Murdinga Religion

No Religion
32.1%
Uniting Church
23.1%
Anglican
14.1%
Catholic
12.8%
Not stated
10.3%
Lutheran
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murdinga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.1%

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

Murdinga Employment

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Employed full-time
58.5% 24 people
⏰
Employed part-time
7.3% 3 people
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Not in labour force
34.1% 14 people

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

Murdinga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
30.0%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%

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

Murdinga Occupation

Managers
55.0%
Clerical & Administrative
25.0%
Professionals
20.0%

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

Murdinga Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
35.7%
Health
35.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
28.6%

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

Murdinga Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murdinga Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
13.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
22.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
22.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
40.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murdinga Marital Status

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Married
52.1% 25
↔️
Separated
10.4% 5
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Never married
37.5% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murdinga Ancestry

Australian
48.1%
English
21.5%
Irish
13.9%
German
11.4%
Scottish
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murdinga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
52.6%
Pre-school
31.6%
Secondary — Government
15.8%

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

Murdinga Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 119

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

Murdinga Volunteering

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Volunteer
52.5% 21
—
Not a volunteer
47.5% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murdinga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Did not go to work
25.0%

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

Murdinga Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.4%
2 vehicles
65.2%
4+ vehicles
17.4%

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

Murdinga Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
62.5%
4 bedrooms
18.8%
5 bedrooms
18.8%

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

Murdinga Population Mobility

5.4%
moved in the last year
23.6%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murdinga Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
110
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murdinga Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
3
Mental health
3

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

Murdinga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.9%
$400-$499/wk
10.5%
$500-$649/wk
10.5%
$650-$799/wk
21.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
26.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murdinga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
77.1%
Couple — no children
22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murdinga Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.4% 5
—
Did not provide
88.6% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murdinga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.7%
5–14 hours
27.7%
15–29 hours
21.3%
30+ hours
14.9%
Did not do domestic work
8.5%

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

Murdinga Household Size

1 person
14.3%
2 persons
52.4%
4 persons
19.0%
5 persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murdinga Where Residents Moved From

Same address
53
Moved from SA
3

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

Murdinga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murdinga Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-23 — 2 total

Break & Enter
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022

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

Murdinga Rent Prices & Affordability

106%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $1,385/wk
Rent-to-Income 105.6%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Murdinga

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $1,385/wk
Left after rent $-73/wk
Rent share 105.6%

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Income: $791/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $1,085/wk
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Income: $855/wk Rent: $324/wk Save: $1,061/wk
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Income: $854/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $1,025/wk
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Income: $726/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $985/wk
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Income: $772/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $1,085/wk
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Income: $826/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $1,085/wk
Eyre
Income: $921/wk Rent: $335/wk Save: $1,050/wk
St Clair (SA)
Income: $1,055/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $1,025/wk

Murdinga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Caveton
Pop: 36 Income: $966/wk Rent: $300/wk
Black Rock (SA)
Pop: 36 Income: $1,020/wk
Hornsdale
Pop: 36 Income: $900/wk
Kanni
Pop: 36 Income: $680/wk Rent: $190/wk
Mount Mary
Pop: 36 Income: $330/wk Rent: $200/wk
Mutooroo
Pop: 36 Income: $575/wk

Compare Murdinga

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murdinga

What is the population of Murdinga SA?

The population of Murdinga SA is 72 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Murdinga?

The median personal income in Murdinga SA is $899 per week, or $46,748 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Murdinga?

Median rent in Murdinga SA is $1,385 per week ($6,002 per month).Rent represents 105.6% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What are mortgage repayments in Murdinga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murdinga SA is $300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murdinga?

The median age in Murdinga SA is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murdinga a good suburb to live in?

Murdinga is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 72.The median income is $899/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (105.6% 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: 40983. All dollar figures in AUD.