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Murrami NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murrami NSW is 288 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murrami is $746 per week ($38,792 per year). Median rent in Murrami is $220 per week ($953 per month). Murrami has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Murrami has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Murrami is England. The most common religion is Not stated (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrami is $950.

There were 9 recorded offences in Murrami in 2025-26, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Murrami Population

residents (Census 2021)

Murrami Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$746/wk

$38,792 per year

#4605 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$950/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Murrami Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (152) Female 47.2% (136)

Population Density

1.2

people per km²

288 people · 248.6 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,875

Family income/wk

Murrami 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

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murrami Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

51.1% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

48.9% 22 dwellings

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

Murrami Country of Birth

Australia

97.1%

England

2.9%

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

Murrami Religion

Not stated

32.5%

Catholic

25.8%

No Religion

20.8%

Anglican

10.6%

Pentecostal

3.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.2%

Salvation Army

2.1%

Uniting Church

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murrami Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

40.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.3%

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

Murrami Employment

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Employed full-time

53.9% 82 people

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Employed part-time

17.1% 26 people

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Not in labour force

28.9% 44 people

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

Murrami Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.1%

Bachelor Degree

18.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.2%

Certificate I/II

7.6%

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

Murrami Occupation

Managers

37.2%

Clerical & Administrative

12.8%

Community & Personal Service

12.8%

Professionals

11.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.5%

Labourers

5.1%

Sales Workers

5.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.8%

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

Murrami Field of Study

Engineering

24.6%

Agriculture & Environment

20.3%

Architecture & Building

13.0%

Society & Culture

11.6%

Management & Commerce

11.6%

Education

8.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.3%

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

Murrami Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murrami Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

16.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

23.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.7%

$4,000+/wk

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murrami Marital Status

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Married

57.9% 124

↔️

Separated

1.4% 3

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Divorced

7.0% 15

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Widowed

5.6% 12

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Never married

28.0% 60

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murrami Ancestry

Australian

34.3%

English

23.5%

Italian

11.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.8%

Scottish

10.1%

German

3.4%

Irish

3.4%

Dutch

1.1%

Filipino

1.1%

Welsh

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murrami School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.1%

Secondary — Government

18.9%

Secondary — Catholic

17.0%

Primary — Catholic

11.3%

Vocational Education

11.3%

Pre-school

9.4%

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

Murrami Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.9% 12

✅

No need for assistance

97.1% 395

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

Murrami Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.1% 31

—

Not a volunteer

79.9% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murrami Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

18.2%

$600-$799/mo

27.3%

$800-$999/mo

22.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murrami How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.9%

Other

7.9%

Walked only

5.3%

Truck

3.9%

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

Murrami Car Ownership

1 vehicle

27.8%

2 vehicles

36.1%

3 vehicles

20.8%

4+ vehicles

15.3%

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

Murrami Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

14.7%

3 bedrooms

28.0%

4 bedrooms

44.0%

5 bedrooms

9.3%

6+ bedrooms

4.0%

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

Murrami Population Mobility

11.7%

moved in the last year

25.4%

moved in the last 5 years

0.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murrami Indigenous Population

12.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

343

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murrami Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

Mental health

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Murrami Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.2%

$150-$299/wk

8.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.6%

$400-$499/wk

3.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.1%

$800-$999/wk

13.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murrami Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.5%

Couple — no children

27.5%

Couple — no children under 15

11.2%

One parent — no children under 15

4.5%

One parent — children under 15

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murrami Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.0% 18

—

Did not provide

88.0% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murrami Children Ever Born

No children

36.6%

2 children

22.0%

3 children

34.1%

4 children

7.3%

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

Murrami Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

28.6%

15–29 hours

12.9%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

25.9%

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

Murrami Household Size

1 person

14.9%

2 persons

40.5%

3 persons

16.2%

4 persons

6.8%

5 persons

12.2%

6+ persons

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murrami Where Residents Moved From

Same address

174

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

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

Murrami Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.0%

Step family — no other children

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murrami Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total

Theft

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Murrami Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,542/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.3%

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

If you earn X in Murrami

Your weekly income

≈ $6,682/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $1,322/wk

Rent share 14.3%

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Murrami vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bribbaree

Pop: 144 Income: $525/wk Rent: $175/wk

Warri

Pop: 144 Income: $1,213/wk Rent: $250/wk

Fishermans Reach

Pop: 144 Income: $492/wk Rent: $250/wk

Markwell

Pop: 144 Income: $634/wk Rent: $250/wk

Moto

Pop: 144 Income: $434/wk Rent: $300/wk

Turlinjah

Pop: 144 Income: $669/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murrami

What is the population of Murrami NSW?

The population of Murrami NSW is 288 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Murrami is ranked #6,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murrami?

The median personal income in Murrami NSW is $746 per week, or $38,792 per year.The median household income is $1,542 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.Murrami is ranked #4,605 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murrami?

Median rent in Murrami NSW is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 14.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Murrami ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Murrami?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrami NSW is $950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murrami?

The median age in Murrami NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murrami a good suburb to live in?

Murrami is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 288.The median income is $746/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.3% 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: 12861. All dollar figures in AUD.