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Murdoch WA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Murdoch, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Murdoch WA is 3,352 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murdoch is $584 per week ($30,368 per year). Median rent in Murdoch is $445 per week ($1,928 per month). Murdoch has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Murdoch has a population density of 786 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Murdoch is England. The most common religion is No religion (32.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murdoch is $2,037.
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Murdoch Population
Murdoch Median Income & Rent
Murdoch Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Murdoch Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Murdoch Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Murdoch, 69.4% are owned outright and 30.6% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- England
- India
- China
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Bangladesh
- Canada
- Afghanistan
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Murdoch Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Murdoch Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
- Other Chinese languages
- Bengali
- Indonesian
- Malayalam
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Murdoch Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Murdoch Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Murdoch Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Murdoch Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Murdoch Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Murdoch Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Murdoch Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Murdoch Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Murdoch School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Murdoch Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Murdoch Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Murdoch Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Murdoch How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Murdoch Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Murdoch Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Murdoch Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Murdoch Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Murdoch Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Murdoch Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Murdoch Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Murdoch Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Murdoch Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Murdoch Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Murdoch When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Murdoch Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Murdoch Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Murdoch Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Murdoch Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Murdoch Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Murdoch vs the typical WA suburb
The median personal income in Murdoch is $584 a week, 28% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 631st of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $445 a week, $125 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 30.5% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 43, 2 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).
| Measure | Murdoch | Typical WA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $584/wk | $806/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,459/wk | $1,722/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $445/wk | $320/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $2,037/mo | $1,759/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 43 | 41 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 30.5% | 18.6% | 20.3% |
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The closest suburb to Murdoch is North Lake, 1.3 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Murdoch
What is the population of Murdoch WA?
The population of Murdoch WA is 3,352 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 786 people per km².Murdoch is ranked #2,204 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Murdoch?
The median personal income in Murdoch WA is $584 per week, or $30,368 per year.The median household income is $1,459 per week.Family income is $1,979 per week.Murdoch is ranked #7,317 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Murdoch?
Median rent in Murdoch WA is $445 per week ($1,928 per month).Rent represents 30.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Murdoch ranks #1,221 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Murdoch?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murdoch WA is $2,037. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Murdoch?
The median age in Murdoch WA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Murdoch a good suburb to live in?
Murdoch is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 3,352.The median income is $584/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk).Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51064. All dollar figures in AUD.