Murray, QLD: suburb profile
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 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Murray is England. The most common religion is Not stated (59.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese.
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.
Murray Map
Murray Population
1,739 residents at the 2021 Census.
Murray Median Income & Rent
Murray Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Murray Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- England
- China
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Murray Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Murray Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Cantonese
- Vietnamese
- Other Chinese languages
- Tagalog
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Murray Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Murray Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Murray Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Murray Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Murray Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Murray Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Murray Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Murray Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Murray School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Murray Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Murray Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Murray How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Murray Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Murray Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Murray Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Murray Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Murray Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Murray Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Murray Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Murray Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Murray Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Murray When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Murray Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Murray Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Murray Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Murray Schools
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
All schools near Murray, with a mapMurray Rent Prices & Affordability
8% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Murray against your income
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Murray vs the typical QLD suburb
The median personal income in Murray is $1,302 a week, 74% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 28th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $107 a week, $213 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 8.1% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 22, 20 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).
| Measure | Murray | Typical QLD | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $1,302/wk | $747/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,325/wk | $1,593/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $107/wk | $320/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $0/mo | $1,625/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 22 | 42 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 8.1% | 20.4% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Murray
The closest suburb to Murray is Annandale (Qld), 2.9 km away.
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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 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 typical QLD suburb ($747/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.1% 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: 32084. All dollar figures in AUD.