Suburbs Murga

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Murga NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Murga, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Murga NSW is 58 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murga is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Murga has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Murga has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (28% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murga is $2,449.

There were 14 recorded offences in Murga in 2024-25, a rate of 241 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (4 offences).

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📍 Murga, New South Wales — 33.3580°S, 148.5362°E

Crime: Low Med High

Murga Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Murga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$762/wk
$39,624 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,449/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 1 per bedroom

Murga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (34) Female 46.9% (30)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
58 people · 125.3 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Murga Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
73.3% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.7% 4 dwellings

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

Murga Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Murga Religion

Anglican
28.3%
Not stated
25.0%
Catholic
21.7%
No Religion
11.7%
Uniting Church
6.7%
Christian (other)
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
53.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.9%

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

Murga Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 16 people
⏰
Employed part-time
9.4% 3 people
🏠
Not in labour force
40.6% 13 people

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

Murga Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%
Certificate III/IV
33.3%

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

Murga Occupation

Managers
50.0%
Professionals
50.0%

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

Murga Field of Study

Education
62.5%
Agriculture & Environment
37.5%

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

Murga Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murga Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
57.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murga Marital Status

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Married
57.4% 27
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Divorced
14.9% 7
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Widowed
8.5% 4
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Never married
19.1% 9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murga Ancestry

Australian
40.0%
English
36.7%
Scottish
18.3%
Irish
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murga School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
38.5%
Vocational Education
38.5%
Primary — Government
23.1%

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

Murga Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 91

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

Murga Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
57.1% 20
—
Not a volunteer
42.9% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Murga Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.7%
2 vehicles
26.1%
3 vehicles
21.7%
4+ vehicles
30.4%

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

Murga Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
46.2%
4 bedrooms
53.8%

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

Murga Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
7.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
47.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murga Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
94
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murga Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6
Mental health
5
Asthma
4
Lung condition
4
Cancer
3

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

Murga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
11.4%
$650-$799/wk
14.3%
$800-$999/wk
17.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
22.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murga Family Structure

Couple — no children
51.5%
Couple — children under 15
48.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murga Military Service

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Previously served
10.5% 4
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Never served
89.5% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Murga Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.6% 10
—
Did not provide
74.4% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murga Children Ever Born

2 children
44.4%
4 children
55.6%

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

Murga When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3

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

Murga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5–14 hours
38.1%
15–29 hours
9.5%
30+ hours
23.8%
Did not do domestic work
11.9%

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

Murga Household Size

1 person
26.7%
2 persons
53.3%
4 persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murga Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 14 total

Property Damage
4
Other Against Property
4
Theft
3
Sexual Offences
2
Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Murga Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

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

If you earn X in Murga

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,625/wk
Rent share —

Murga vs State & National Average

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Pop: 29 Income: $575/wk Rent: $255/wk
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Pop: 29 Income: $1,281/wk Rent: $660/wk
Budawang
Pop: 29 Income: $749/wk Rent: $330/wk
Camerons Creek
Pop: 29 Income: $575/wk Rent: $175/wk
Canonba
Pop: 29 Income: $900/wk
Carlaminda
Pop: 29 Income: $833/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murga

What is the population of Murga NSW?

The population of Murga NSW is 58 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Murga?

The median personal income in Murga NSW is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Murga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murga NSW is $2,449. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murga?

The median age in Murga NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murga a good suburb to live in?

Murga is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 58.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 12859. All dollar figures in AUD.