Murrah NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murrah NSW is 82 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murrah is $703 per week ($36,556 per year). Median rent in Murrah is $100 per week ($433 per month). Murrah has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Murrah has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Murrah is England. The most common religion is No Religion (63% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrah is $758.

There were 4 recorded offences in Murrah in 2024-25, a rate of 49 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (2 offences).

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Murrah Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Murrah Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$703/wk
$36,556 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
60years
22 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$758/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 1 per bedroom

Murrah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (43) Female 48.8% (41)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
82 people · 92.5 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Murrah Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murrah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
87.5% 28 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
12.5% 4 dwellings

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

Murrah Country of Birth

Australia
89.3%
England
10.7%

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

Murrah Religion

No Religion
62.9%
Not stated
16.9%
Anglican
15.7%
SB OSB NRA SB
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murrah Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.6%

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

Murrah Employment

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Employed full-time
26.5% 18 people
Employed part-time
19.1% 13 people
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Unemployed
8.8% 6 people
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Not in labour force
45.6% 31 people

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

Murrah Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.6%
Bachelor Degree
20.0%
Postgraduate Degree
18.2%

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

Murrah Occupation

Professionals
40.0%
Managers
28.6%
Community & Personal Service
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.4%

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

Murrah Field of Study

Creative Arts
25.0%
Agriculture & Environment
22.2%
Management & Commerce
19.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
11.1%
Health
11.1%
Education
11.1%

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

Murrah Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murrah Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
11.5%
$500-$649/wk
15.4%
$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.5%
$4,000+/wk
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murrah Marital Status

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Married
41.3% 33
↔️
Separated
3.8% 3
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Divorced
15.0% 12
🕊️
Widowed
5.0% 4
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Never married
35.0% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murrah Ancestry

English
27.7%
Australian
26.7%
Irish
19.8%
Scottish
8.9%
Other
7.9%
German
5.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murrah School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Murrah Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.8% 9
No need for assistance
94.2% 145

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

Murrah Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.2% 16
Not a volunteer
75.8% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murrah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
57.1%
Did not go to work
32.1%
Walked only
10.7%

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

Murrah Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.5%
2 vehicles
53.8%
3 vehicles
11.5%
4+ vehicles
23.1%

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

Murrah Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
10.3%
2 bedrooms
10.3%
3 bedrooms
58.6%
4 bedrooms
20.7%

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

Murrah Population Mobility

21.9%
moved in the last year
35.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murrah Indigenous Population

9.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
14
Indigenous residents
138
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murrah Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
9
Mental health
6
Cancer
5
Heart disease
5
Diabetes
3
Kidney disease
3

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

Murrah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
4.9%
$150-$299/wk
9.8%
$400-$499/wk
11.5%
$500-$649/wk
11.5%
$650-$799/wk
14.8%
$800-$999/wk
14.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murrah Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.6%
Couple — no children under 15
25.9%
Couple — children under 15
16.7%
One parent — no children under 15
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murrah Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.1% 12
Did not provide
82.9% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murrah Children Ever Born

No children
69.2%
4 children
30.8%

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

Murrah When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1971–1980
5
1981–1990
6
1991–2000
4

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

Murrah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.4%
5–14 hours
35.8%
15–29 hours
20.9%
30+ hours
7.5%
Did not do domestic work
19.4%

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

Murrah Household Size

1 person
32.1%
2 persons
57.1%
4 persons
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murrah Where Residents Moved From

Same address
57
Moved from NSW
9

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

Murrah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murrah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Drug Offences
2
Other Against Person
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2024

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

Murrah Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,542/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.5%

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

If you earn X in Murrah

≈ $6,682/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $1,442/wk
Rent share 6.5%

Murrah vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murrah

What is the population of Murrah NSW?

The population of Murrah NSW is 82 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Murrah?

The median personal income in Murrah NSW is $703 per week, or $36,556 per year.The median household income is $1,542 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Murrah?

Median rent in Murrah NSW is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 6.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Murrah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrah NSW is $758. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murrah?

The median age in Murrah NSW is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murrah a good suburb to live in?

Murrah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 82.The median income is $703/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.5% 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: 12860. All dollar figures in AUD.