Suburbs Murrawee

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Murrawee VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murrawee VIC is 126 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murrawee is $811 per week ($42,172 per year). Median rent in Murrawee is $200 per week ($867 per month). Murrawee has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Murrawee has a population density of 17.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrawee is $1,454.

There were 4 recorded offences in Murrawee in 2025-25, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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📍 Murrawee, Victoria — 35.2990°S, 143.5142°E

Crime: Low Med High

Murrawee Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Murrawee Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$811/wk
$42,172 per year
#3416 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,454/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Murrawee Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (60) Female 51.2% (63)

Population Density

17.9
people per km²
126 people · 7.0 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,792
Family income/wk

Murrawee 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
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murrawee Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
48.7% 19 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
51.3% 20 dwellings

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

Murrawee Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Murrawee Religion

No Religion
40.4%
Catholic
23.7%
Anglican
14.9%
Not stated
8.8%
Christian (other)
7.9%
Uniting Church
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murrawee Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
29.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.5%

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

Murrawee Languages Spoken at Home

Other
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Murrawee Employment

💼
Employed full-time
43.8% 39 people
⏰
Employed part-time
30.3% 27 people
🏠
Not in labour force
25.8% 23 people

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

Murrawee Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Murrawee Occupation

Professionals
34.4%
Managers
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.5%
Clerical & Administrative
9.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.4%
Labourers
9.4%

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

Murrawee Field of Study

Engineering
34.5%
Health
27.6%
Education
13.8%
Management & Commerce
13.8%
Architecture & Building
10.3%

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

Murrawee Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murrawee Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
29.4%
$4,000+/wk
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murrawee Marital Status

💍
Married
64.4% 65
📋
Divorced
4.0% 4
🕊️
Widowed
4.0% 4
👤
Never married
27.7% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murrawee Ancestry

Australian
35.1%
English
27.8%
Irish
8.6%
Other
7.3%
Scottish
6.6%
German
5.3%
Italian
4.0%
Chinese
2.6%
New Zealander
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murrawee School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
23.7%
Primary — Government
21.1%
Primary — Catholic
21.1%
Secondary — Catholic
21.1%
Vocational Education
13.2%

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

Murrawee Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 215

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

Murrawee Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
26.9% 25
—
Not a volunteer
73.1% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murrawee Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
12.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
37.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
29.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murrawee How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
89.1%
Car (passenger)
6.3%
Truck
4.7%

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

Murrawee Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.2%
2 vehicles
39.5%
3 vehicles
23.7%
4+ vehicles
23.7%

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

Murrawee Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
46.5%
4 bedrooms
41.9%
5 bedrooms
11.6%

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

Murrawee Population Mobility

2.8%
moved in the last year
23.0%
moved in the last 5 years
71.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murrawee Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
252
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murrawee Long-term Health Conditions

Cancer
6
Asthma
4
Arthritis
3

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

Murrawee Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.9%
$1-$149/wk
9.4%
$150-$299/wk
8.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
14.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murrawee Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.8%
Couple — no children
30.9%
Couple — no children under 15
17.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murrawee Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 13
—
Did not provide
84.9% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murrawee Children Ever Born

No children
25.0%
2 children
25.0%
3 children
50.0%

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

Murrawee When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
6
2019
5

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

Murrawee Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.5%
5–14 hours
36.5%
15–29 hours
11.8%
30+ hours
11.8%
Did not do domestic work
16.5%

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

Murrawee Household Size

1 person
25.6%
2 persons
34.9%
3 persons
7.0%
4 persons
16.3%
5 persons
9.3%
6+ persons
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murrawee Where Residents Moved From

Same address
106
Moved from VIC
3

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

Murrawee Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murrawee Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Assault
2
Theft
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2025

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

Murrawee Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.8%

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

If you earn X in Murrawee

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,362/wk
Rent share 12.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena
Income: $925/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $37/wk

Murrawee vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Amherst
Pop: 63 Income: $454/wk Rent: $200/wk
Bullioh
Pop: 63 Income: $665/wk Rent: $250/wk
Bung Bong
Pop: 63 Income: $478/wk Rent: $160/wk
Glenormiston North
Pop: 63 Income: $900/wk Rent: $100/wk
Howqua Inlet
Pop: 63 Income: $450/wk Rent: $294/wk
Melville Forest
Pop: 63 Income: $743/wk Rent: $150/wk

Compare Murrawee

Murrawee vs Amherst →Murrawee vs Bullioh →Murrawee vs Bung Bong →Murrawee vs Glenormiston North →

Frequently Asked Questions About Murrawee

What is the population of Murrawee VIC?

The population of Murrawee VIC is 126 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 17.9 people per km².Murrawee is ranked #8,288 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murrawee?

The median personal income in Murrawee VIC is $811 per week, or $42,172 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,792 per week.Murrawee is ranked #3,416 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murrawee?

Median rent in Murrawee VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 12.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Murrawee ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Murrawee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrawee VIC is $1,454. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murrawee?

The median age in Murrawee VIC is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murrawee a good suburb to live in?

Murrawee is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 126.The median income is $811/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.8% 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: 21842. All dollar figures in AUD.