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Murphys Creek QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Murphys Creek, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Murphys Creek QLD is 633 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murphys Creek is $694 per week ($36,088 per year). Median rent in Murphys Creek is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Murphys Creek has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Murphys Creek has a population density of 12.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Murphys Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murphys Creek is $1,517.

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Murphys Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Murphys Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$694/wk

$36,088 per year

#5604 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$290/wk

$1,257 per month

#5154 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Murphys Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (326) Female 48.8% (311)

Population Density

12.6

people per km²

633 people · 50.1 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,883

Family income/wk

Murphys Creek Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murphys Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.1% 72 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.9% 112 dwellings

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

Murphys Creek Country of Birth

Australia

95.3%

England

3.6%

Indonesia

1.1%

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

Murphys Creek Religion

No Religion

40.1%

Not stated

14.6%

Catholic

14.0%

Anglican

10.8%

Christian (other)

9.3%

Uniting Church

5.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.2%

Pentecostal

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murphys Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.8%

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

Murphys Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

33.4% 145 people

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Employed part-time

22.4% 97 people

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Unemployed

3.0% 13 people

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Not in labour force

41.2% 179 people

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

Murphys Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

49.8%

Bachelor Degree

20.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.6%

Postgraduate Degree

8.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.1%

Certificate I/II

1.3%

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

Murphys Creek Occupation

Professionals

28.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.9%

Managers

14.8%

Community & Personal Service

13.7%

Clerical & Administrative

13.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.5%

Labourers

5.5%

Sales Workers

3.3%

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

Murphys Creek Field of Study

Engineering

22.9%

Management & Commerce

15.1%

Society & Culture

13.4%

Health

11.7%

Education

8.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.8%

Agriculture & Environment

5.0%

Architecture & Building

5.0%

Creative Arts

5.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.4%

Information Technology

1.7%

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

Murphys Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murphys Creek Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

1.7%

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

3.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.6%

$4,000+/wk

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murphys Creek Marital Status

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Married

49.0% 251

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Separated

4.3% 22

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Divorced

9.6% 49

🕊️

Widowed

4.1% 21

👤

Never married

33.0% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murphys Creek Ancestry

Australian

33.4%

English

29.6%

Irish

8.7%

Scottish

8.3%

German

6.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.0%

Dutch

3.6%

Italian

1.9%

Other

1.7%

Hungarian

0.7%

South African

0.7%

Welsh

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murphys Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

17.9%

Secondary — Government

17.2%

Vocational Education

12.7%

Secondary — Catholic

9.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.0%

Pre-school

6.0%

Primary — Catholic

6.0%

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

Murphys Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.4% 109

✅

No need for assistance

90.6% 1,054

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

Murphys Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.6% 85

—

Not a volunteer

81.4% 373

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murphys Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.8%

$450-$599/mo

3.8%

$600-$799/mo

5.8%

$800-$999/mo

8.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murphys Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.2%

Did not go to work

16.2%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

Walked only

2.1%

Truck

1.2%

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

Murphys Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.1%

2 vehicles

42.3%

3 vehicles

22.2%

4+ vehicles

16.5%

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

Murphys Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

7.7%

3 bedrooms

41.2%

4 bedrooms

35.7%

5 bedrooms

11.5%

6+ bedrooms

3.8%

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

Murphys Creek Population Mobility

10.4%

moved in the last year

27.4%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murphys Creek Indigenous Population

6.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,071

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murphys Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Asthma

Kidney disease

Diabetes

Stroke

Lung condition

Cancer

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

Murphys Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$1-$149/wk

6.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.4%

$300-$399/wk

9.3%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$500-$649/wk

1.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

$3,500+/wk

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murphys Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

46.0%

Couple — no children

26.1%

Couple — no children under 15

14.9%

One parent — children under 15

7.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murphys Creek Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.6% 3

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Previously served

6.4% 30

👤

Never served

92.9% 433

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Murphys Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.9% 82

—

Did not provide

82.1% 377

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murphys Creek Children Ever Born

No children

23.1%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

37.5%

3 children

19.7%

4 children

8.7%

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

Murphys Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Murphys Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.8%

5–14 hours

32.2%

15–29 hours

18.6%

30+ hours

11.8%

Did not do domestic work

16.4%

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

Murphys Creek Household Size

1 person

18.6%

2 persons

28.9%

3 persons

19.1%

4 persons

17.0%

5 persons

7.2%

6+ persons

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murphys Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

499

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Murphys Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.4%

Step family — no other children

5.5%

Intact family — other children present

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murphys Creek Schools

schools nearby

government

918

avg ICSEA score

total students

Murphy's Creek State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 17 students

918

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Murphys Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,740/wk

Median Rent $290/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.7%

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

If you earn X in Murphys Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $7,540/month

Median rent $290/wk

Left after rent $1,450/wk

Rent share 16.7%

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Murphys Creek vs State & National Average

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Pop: 317 Income: $615/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Pop: 318 Income: $702/wk Rent: $144/wk

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Pop: 319 Income: $863/wk Rent: $190/wk

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Pop: 320 Income: $614/wk Rent: $230/wk

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Pop: 320 Income: $594/wk Rent: $123/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murphys Creek

What is the population of Murphys Creek QLD?

The population of Murphys Creek QLD is 633 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.6 people per km².Murphys Creek is ranked #4,657 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murphys Creek?

The median personal income in Murphys Creek QLD is $694 per week, or $36,088 per year.The median household income is $1,740 per week.Family income is $1,883 per week.Murphys Creek is ranked #5,604 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murphys Creek?

Median rent in Murphys Creek QLD is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Murphys Creek ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Murphys Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murphys Creek QLD 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 Murphys Creek?

The median age in Murphys Creek QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murphys Creek a good suburb to live in?

Murphys Creek is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 633.The median income is $694/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% 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: 32083. All dollar figures in AUD.