Murlong SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murlong SA is 27 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murlong is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Murlong is $120 per week ($520 per month). Murlong has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. Murlong has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

The most common religion is Pentecostal (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murlong is $500.

There were 1 recorded offences in Murlong in 2023-24, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Murlong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Murlong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$687/wk
$35,724 per year
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Median Rent
$120/wk
$520 per month
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Median Age
27years
11 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$500/mo
Avg household size: 3.6 · 1 per bedroom

Murlong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.0% (11) Female 56.0% (14)

Population Density

0.2
people per km²
27 people · 154.3 km²

Households

3.6
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,024
Family income/wk

Murlong Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
30-34
45-49
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murlong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

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

Murlong Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Murlong Religion

Pentecostal
32.1%
No Religion
32.1%
Lutheran
25.0%
Anglican
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murlong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
100.0%

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

Murlong Employment

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Employed full-time
62.5% 5 people
Employed part-time
37.5% 3 people

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

Murlong Qualifications

Certificate I/II
100.0%

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

Murlong Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Murlong Field of Study

Management & Commerce
66.7%
Agriculture & Environment
33.3%

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

Murlong Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murlong Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 11
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Never married
50.0% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murlong Ancestry

English
60.6%
Australian
30.3%
German
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murlong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

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

Murlong Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 54

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

Murlong Volunteering

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Volunteer
73.3% 11
Not a volunteer
26.7% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murlong How People Get to Work

Walked only
62.5%
Car (driver)
37.5%

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

Murlong Car Ownership

4+ vehicles
100.0%

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

Murlong Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Murlong Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
77.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murlong Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
54
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murlong Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3

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

Murlong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
25.0%
$650-$799/wk
31.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.8%
$3,500+/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murlong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children under 15
15.4%
Couple — no children
11.5%
One parent — children under 15
11.5%
One parent — no children under 15
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murlong Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murlong Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Murlong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
42.1%
5–14 hours
15.8%
30+ hours
21.1%
Did not do domestic work
21.1%

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

Murlong Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murlong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murlong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

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

Murlong Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,374/wk
Median Rent $120/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.7%

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

If you earn X in Murlong

≈ $5,954/month
Median rent $120/wk
Left after rent $1,254/wk
Rent share 8.7%

Murlong vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murlong

What is the population of Murlong SA?

The population of Murlong SA is 27 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Murlong?

The median personal income in Murlong SA is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $1,024 per week.

How much is rent in Murlong?

Median rent in Murlong SA is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 8.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Murlong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murlong SA is $500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murlong?

The median age in Murlong SA is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murlong a good suburb to live in?

Murlong is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 27.The median income is $687/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.7% 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: 40984. All dollar figures in AUD.