Suburbs Murrabit West

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Murrabit West VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Murrabit West, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Murrabit West VIC is 41 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murrabit West is $1,075 per week ($55,900 per year). Median rent in Murrabit West is $401 per week ($1,738 per month). Murrabit West has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Murrabit West has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (72% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrabit West is $1,473.

There were 3 recorded offences in Murrabit West in 2025-25, a rate of 73 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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📍 Murrabit West, Victoria — 35.5095°S, 143.8806°E

Crime: Low Med High

Murrabit West Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Murrabit West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,075/wk
$55,900 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$401/wk
$1,738 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,473/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Murrabit West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (18) Female 50.0% (18)

Population Density

2.3
people per km²
41 people · 17.8 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Murrabit West Age Distribution

25-29
35-39
40-44
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murrabit West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 3 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 3 dwellings

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

Murrabit West Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Murrabit West Religion

No Religion
71.9%
Baptist
15.6%
Catholic
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murrabit West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.0%

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

Murrabit West Employment

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Employed full-time
60.7% 17 people
⏰
Employed part-time
21.4% 6 people
🏠
Not in labour force
17.9% 5 people

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

Murrabit West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
69.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
30.4%

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

Murrabit West Occupation

Labourers
38.5%
Managers
30.8%
Community & Personal Service
30.8%

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

Murrabit West Field of Study

Engineering
50.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
50.0%

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

Murrabit West Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murrabit West Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
42.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murrabit West Marital Status

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Married
57.9% 22
🕊️
Widowed
15.8% 6
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Never married
26.3% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murrabit West Ancestry

English
36.9%
Australian
30.8%
Scottish
13.8%
French
9.2%
Irish
4.6%
Russian
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murrabit West School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Murrabit West Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 58

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

Murrabit West Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.5% 9
—
Not a volunteer
73.5% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murrabit West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.6%
Walked only
17.4%
Car (passenger)
13.0%

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

Murrabit West Car Ownership

2 vehicles
50.0%
3 vehicles
50.0%

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

Murrabit West Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
30.8%
4 bedrooms
46.2%
5 bedrooms
23.1%

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

Murrabit West Population Mobility

7.9%
moved in the last year
43.6%
moved in the last 5 years
69.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murrabit West Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
55
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murrabit West Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
4

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

Murrabit West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
35.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
64.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murrabit West Family Structure

Couple — no children
54.3%
Couple — children under 15
25.7%
One parent — children under 15
11.4%
Couple — no children under 15
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murrabit West Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
24.2% 8
—
Did not provide
75.8% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murrabit West Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Murrabit West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.1%
5–14 hours
25.7%
15–29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
17.1%
Did not do domestic work
25.7%

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

Murrabit West Household Size

1 person
17.6%
2 persons
47.1%
3 persons
17.6%
4 persons
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murrabit West Where Residents Moved From

Same address
35
Moved from QLD
4

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

Murrabit West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murrabit West Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 3 total

Assault
2
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Murrabit West Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,624/wk
Median Rent $401/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.7%

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

If you earn X in Murrabit West

≈ $7,037/month
Median rent $401/wk
Left after rent $1,223/wk
Rent share 24.7%

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Income: $885/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $176/wk

Murrabit West vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Buckley Swamp
Pop: 21 Income: $1,187/wk Rent: $115/wk
Campbells Bridge
Pop: 21 Income: $900/wk Rent: $175/wk
Cassilis (Vic.)
Pop: 21 Income: $392/wk
Dorodong
Pop: 21 Income: $850/wk Rent: $100/wk
Glenalbyn
Pop: 21 Income: $749/wk Rent: $280/wk
Glomar Beach
Pop: 21 Income: $383/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murrabit West

What is the population of Murrabit West VIC?

The population of Murrabit West VIC is 41 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Murrabit West?

The median personal income in Murrabit West VIC is $1,075 per week, or $55,900 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.

How much is rent in Murrabit West?

Median rent in Murrabit West VIC is $401 per week ($1,738 per month).Rent represents 24.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Murrabit West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrabit West VIC is $1,473. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murrabit West?

The median age in Murrabit West VIC is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murrabit West a good suburb to live in?

Murrabit West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 41.The median income is $1,075/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.7% 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: 21841. All dollar figures in AUD.