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Murray Downs NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murray Downs NSW is 274 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murray Downs is $939 per week ($48,828 per year). Median rent in Murray Downs is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Murray Downs has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Murray Downs has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murray Downs is $1,673.

There were 3 recorded offences in Murray Downs in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Murray Downs Population

residents (Census 2021)

Murray Downs Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$939/wk

$48,828 per year

#1720 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$370/wk

$1,603 per month

#2711 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,673/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Murray Downs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (136) Female 50.5% (139)

Population Density

1.6

people per km²

274 people · 173.2 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,625

Family income/wk

Murray Downs 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murray Downs Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.7% 50 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.3% 31 dwellings

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

Murray Downs Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Murray Downs Religion

No Religion

38.5%

Catholic

30.0%

Anglican

11.9%

Uniting Church

7.0%

Not stated

4.4%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Brethren

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murray Downs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.1%

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

Murray Downs Employment

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Employed full-time

47.8% 107 people

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Employed part-time

21.0% 47 people

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Not in labour force

31.3% 70 people

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

Murray Downs Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.2%

Bachelor Degree

28.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.9%

Postgraduate Degree

7.6%

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

Murray Downs Occupation

Professionals

30.9%

Managers

24.5%

Community & Personal Service

13.8%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.3%

Labourers

4.3%

Sales Workers

3.2%

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

Murray Downs Field of Study

Management & Commerce

32.6%

Architecture & Building

14.1%

Society & Culture

14.1%

Engineering

9.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.8%

Health

7.6%

Agriculture & Environment

4.3%

Creative Arts

4.3%

Education

3.3%

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

Murray Downs Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murray Downs Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

3.5%

$800-$999/wk

3.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.5%

$4,000+/wk

15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murray Downs Marital Status

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Married

58.6% 136

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Separated

1.3% 3

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Divorced

7.8% 18

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Widowed

4.3% 10

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Never married

28.0% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murray Downs Ancestry

English

33.5%

Australian

30.9%

Irish

13.6%

Scottish

10.1%

Other

5.8%

German

4.0%

Italian

1.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murray Downs School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

37.5%

Secondary — Catholic

29.2%

Vocational Education

14.6%

Secondary — Government

10.4%

Pre-school

8.3%

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

Murray Downs Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.9% 20

✅

No need for assistance

96.1% 497

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

Murray Downs Volunteering

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Volunteer

34.7% 77

—

Not a volunteer

65.3% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murray Downs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

21.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

32.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

35.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murray Downs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

87.4%

Car (passenger)

6.7%

Did not go to work

5.9%

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

Murray Downs Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.7%

2 vehicles

54.9%

3 vehicles

11.0%

4+ vehicles

15.4%

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

Murray Downs Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

4.4%

3 bedrooms

31.9%

4 bedrooms

53.8%

5 bedrooms

9.9%

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

Murray Downs Population Mobility

14.3%

moved in the last year

45.6%

moved in the last 5 years

66.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murray Downs Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

511

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murray Downs Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

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

Murray Downs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.7%

$1-$149/wk

2.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$400-$499/wk

2.4%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.3%

$800-$999/wk

13.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.9%

$3,500+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murray Downs Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.2%

Couple — children under 15

34.4%

Couple — no children under 15

25.2%

One parent — children under 15

1.8%

One parent — no children under 15

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murray Downs Military Service

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Previously served

3.2% 7

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Never served

96.8% 215

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Murray Downs Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

18.8% 41

—

Did not provide

81.2% 177

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murray Downs Children Ever Born

No children

30.0%

1 child

6.7%

2 children

24.4%

3 children

28.9%

4 children

5.6%

5+ children

4.4%

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

Murray Downs When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1991–2000

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

Murray Downs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.6%

5–14 hours

35.5%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

9.5%

Did not do domestic work

16.4%

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

Murray Downs Household Size

1 person

13.7%

2 persons

46.3%

3 persons

15.8%

4 persons

14.7%

5 persons

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murray Downs Where Residents Moved From

Same address

216

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

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

Murray Downs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.2%

Step family — no other children

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murray Downs Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Assault

Property Damage

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Murray Downs Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,416/wk

Median Rent $370/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.3%

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

If you earn X in Murray Downs

Your weekly income

≈ $10,469/month

Median rent $370/wk

Left after rent $2,046/wk

Rent share 15.3%

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Murray Downs vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bethungra

Pop: 137 Income: $519/wk Rent: $113/wk

Cooyal

Pop: 137 Income: $814/wk Rent: $385/wk

Curban

Pop: 137 Income: $927/wk Rent: $180/wk

Emerald Hill

Pop: 137 Income: $860/wk Rent: $250/wk

Hyams Beach

Pop: 137 Income: $982/wk Rent: $450/wk

Mallanganee

Pop: 137 Income: $460/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murray Downs

What is the population of Murray Downs NSW?

The population of Murray Downs NSW is 274 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².Murray Downs is ranked #6,214 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murray Downs?

The median personal income in Murray Downs NSW is $939 per week, or $48,828 per year.The median household income is $2,416 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.Murray Downs is ranked #1,720 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murray Downs?

Median rent in Murray Downs NSW is $370 per week ($1,603 per month).Rent represents 15.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Murray Downs ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Murray Downs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murray Downs NSW is $1,673. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murray Downs?

The median age in Murray Downs NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murray Downs a good suburb to live in?

Murray Downs is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 274.The median income is $939/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.3% 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: 12863. All dollar figures in AUD.