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Murray QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Murray, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Murray QLD is 1,739 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murray is $1,302 per week ($67,704 per year). Median rent in Murray is $107 per week ($464 per month). Murray has a median age of 22 years, younger than the national median of 38. Murray has a population density of 144.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Murray is England. The most common religion is Not stated (60% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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📍 Murray, Queensland — 19.3356°S, 146.7910°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (8)

Murray Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Murray Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,302/wk
$67,704 per year
#278 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$107/wk
$464 per month
#8603 of 14,663
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Median Age
22years
16 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 1 · 1 per bedroom

Murray Demographics

Gender Split

Male 85.8% (1,493) Female 14.2% (248)

Population Density

144.0
people per km²
1,739 people · 12.1 km²

Households

1
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$0
Family income/wk

Murray Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murray Country of Birth

Australia
96.4%
England
3.0%
China
0.5%

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

Murray Religion

Not stated
60.4%
No Religion
25.6%
Catholic
8.3%
Anglican
3.1%
Baptist
0.9%
Eastern Orthodox
0.6%
Christian (other)
0.6%
Other Religions Tot
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murray Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
85.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
6.7%

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

Murray Languages Spoken at Home

Other
28.9%
SAL Tot
23.7%
Cantonese
21.1%
Vietnamese
10.5%
Other Chinese
7.9%
SAL Tagalog
7.9%

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

Murray Employment

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Employed full-time
94.2% 652 people
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Employed part-time
4.9% 34 people
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Not in labour force
0.9% 6 people

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

Murray Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
59.6%
Bachelor Degree
16.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.7%
Certificate I/II
5.9%
Postgraduate Degree
2.9%

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

Murray Occupation

Community & Personal Service
51.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
13.2%
Managers
11.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.1%
Professionals
6.4%
Clerical & Administrative
5.0%
Labourers
1.1%

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

Murray Field of Study

Engineering
24.1%
Society & Culture
20.9%
Management & Commerce
16.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.2%
Architecture & Building
8.4%
Health
7.6%
Creative Arts
5.6%
Information Technology
4.4%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%
Education
1.2%

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

Murray Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murray Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
12.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
23.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
48.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murray Marital Status

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Married
2.4% 41
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Separated
1.0% 17
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Divorced
0.7% 12
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Never married
96.0% 1,668

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murray Ancestry

Australian
29.5%
English
29.1%
Irish
9.1%
Scottish
8.4%
Other
7.5%
German
4.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.1%
Italian
3.4%
Chinese
1.4%
Dutch
1.1%
Filipino
1.0%
South African
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murray School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Murray Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 1,425

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

Murray Volunteering

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Volunteer
8.8% 63
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Not a volunteer
91.2% 651

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murray How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
49.6%
Walked only
31.3%
Other
6.3%
Car (passenger)
4.6%
Bicycle
3.5%
Did not go to work
2.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.3%
Truck
0.9%

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

Murray Car Ownership

0 vehicles
35.1%
1 vehicle
64.9%

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

Murray Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
100.0%

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

Murray Population Mobility

43.9%
moved in the last year
95.8%
moved in the last 5 years
40.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murray Indigenous Population

7.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
108
Indigenous residents
1,327
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murray Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
24
Mental health
9

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

Murray Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
2.0%
$800-$999/wk
14.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
24.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
40.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murray Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular
96.8% 693
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Previously served
0.6% 4
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Never served
2.7% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Murray Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
2.1% 15
—
Did not provide
97.9% 695

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murray Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Murray When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
3
1991–2000
6
2001–2010
44
2011–2015
6
2021
4

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

Murray Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.4%
5–14 hours
16.8%
15–29 hours
2.0%
30+ hours
0.6%
Did not do domestic work
61.3%

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

Murray Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murray Where Residents Moved From

Same address
403
Moved from QLD
86
Moved from NSW
80
Moved from VIC
75
Moved from WA
17
Moved from ACT
17
Moved from overseas
10
Moved from SA
9
Moved from TAS
7
Moved from NT
5
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Murray Schools

8
schools nearby
3
government
986
avg ICSEA score
4,398
total students
Annandale Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 687 students
1069
ICSEA
Southern Cross Catholic College Catholic
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,479 students
1048
ICSEA
Annandale State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 722 students
1019
ICSEA
Riverside Adventist School Independent
Primary · Prep-6 · 61 students
1011
ICSEA
Tec-NQ Independent
Secondary · 10-12 · 375 students
972
ICSEA
William Ross State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 862 students
955
ICSEA
Wulguru State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 212 students
827
ICSEA
Townsville Grammar School - Annandale Campus Independent
Primary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Murray Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,325/wk
Median Rent $107/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.1%

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

If you earn X in Murray

≈ $5,742/month
Median rent $107/wk
Left after rent $1,218/wk
Rent share 8.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dysart (Qld)
Income: $1,406/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $7/wk

Murray vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Yandina Creek
Pop: 872 Income: $851/wk Rent: $468/wk
Beecher
Pop: 876 Income: $884/wk Rent: $280/wk
Hidden Valley (Qld)
Pop: 879 Income: $952/wk Rent: $428/wk
Conondale
Pop: 882 Income: $583/wk Rent: $300/wk
Taroom
Pop: 885 Income: $745/wk Rent: $170/wk
South Nanango
Pop: 893 Income: $459/wk Rent: $250/wk

Compare Murray

Murray vs Yandina Creek →Murray vs Beecher →Murray vs Hidden Valley (Qld) →Murray vs Conondale →

Frequently Asked Questions About Murray

What is the population of Murray QLD?

The population of Murray QLD is 1,739 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 144.0 people per km².Murray is ranked #3,216 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murray?

The median personal income in Murray QLD is $1,302 per week, or $67,704 per year.The median household income is $1,325 per week.Murray is ranked #278 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murray?

Median rent in Murray QLD is $107 per week ($464 per month).Rent represents 8.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Murray ranks #8,603 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Murray?

The median age in Murray QLD is 22 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murray a good suburb to live in?

Murray is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,739.The median income is $1,302/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.1% 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: 32084. All dollar figures in AUD.