Murdong WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murdong WA is 24 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murdong is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Murdong is $200 per week ($867 per month). Murdong has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Murdong has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murdong is $1,517.

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Murdong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Murdong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
33years
5 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.6 per bedroom

Murdong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 62.5% (15) Female 37.5% (9)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
24 people · 78.0 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,333
Family income/wk

Murdong Age Distribution

10-14
35-39
50-54
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murdong Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Murdong Religion

No Religion
42.1%
Anglican
26.3%
Catholic
15.8%
Not stated
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murdong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
31.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.6%

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

Murdong Employment

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Employed full-time
53.3% 8 people
Employed part-time
46.7% 7 people

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

Murdong Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
100.0%

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

Murdong Occupation

Professionals
50.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
50.0%

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

Murdong Field of Study

Management & Commerce
100.0%

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

Murdong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murdong Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
30.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
30.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murdong Marital Status

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Married
75.0% 15
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Never married
25.0% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murdong Ancestry

English
50.0%
Australian
37.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murdong School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Murdong Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 43

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

Murdong Volunteering

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Volunteer
47.6% 10
Not a volunteer
52.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murdong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.4%
Walked only
28.6%

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

Murdong Car Ownership

3 vehicles
100.0%

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

Murdong Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
57.1%
4 bedrooms
42.9%

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

Murdong Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
38.5%
moved in the last 5 years
90.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murdong Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
33
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murdong Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
4

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

Murdong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
35.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
28.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murdong Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
38.9%
Couple — no children
33.3%
Couple — children under 15
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murdong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.8% 3
Did not provide
84.2% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murdong Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Murdong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
50.0%
15–29 hours
25.0%
30+ hours
25.0%

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

Murdong Household Size

2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murdong Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,250/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.9%

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

If you earn X in Murdong

≈ $9,750/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $2,050/wk
Rent share 8.9%

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Murdong vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murdong

What is the population of Murdong WA?

The population of Murdong WA is 24 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Murdong?

The median personal income in Murdong WA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $2,250 per week.Family income is $2,333 per week.

How much is rent in Murdong?

Median rent in Murdong WA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 8.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Murdong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murdong WA is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murdong?

The median age in Murdong WA is 33 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murdong a good suburb to live in?

Murdong is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 24.The median income is $900/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.9% 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: 51065. All dollar figures in AUD.