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Murray Upper QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murray Upper QLD is 218 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murray Upper is $396 per week ($20,592 per year). Median rent in Murray Upper is $150 per week ($650 per month). Murray Upper has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Murray Upper has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Pentecostal (31% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Murray Upper Population

residents (Census 2021)

Murray Upper Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$396/wk

$20,592 per year

#8781 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 1 per bedroom

Murray Upper Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (107) Female 51.6% (114)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

218 people · 257.5 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$1,062

Family income/wk

Murray Upper 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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murray Upper Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

75.0% 27 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.0% 9 dwellings

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

Murray Upper Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Murray Upper Religion

Pentecostal

31.5%

Catholic

16.4%

Anglican

15.0%

No Religion

14.6%

Not stated

11.7%

Uniting Church

4.2%

Baptist

3.3%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murray Upper Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.3%

Year 12 or equivalent

37.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.5%

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

Murray Upper Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

52.0%

Other

48.0%

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

Murray Upper Employment

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Employed full-time

28.3% 45 people

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Employed part-time

18.2% 29 people

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Unemployed

8.8% 14 people

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Not in labour force

44.7% 71 people

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

Murray Upper Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

65.1%

Bachelor Degree

16.3%

Certificate I/II

11.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.0%

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

Murray Upper Occupation

Managers

31.8%

Professionals

22.7%

Clerical & Administrative

18.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

13.6%

Labourers

13.6%

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

Murray Upper Field of Study

Management & Commerce

42.1%

Agriculture & Environment

31.6%

Engineering

26.3%

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

Murray Upper Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murray Upper Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

7.4%

$150-$299/wk

14.8%

$300-$399/wk

16.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

16.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murray Upper Marital Status

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Married

37.8% 68

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Separated

3.9% 7

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Divorced

4.4% 8

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Widowed

6.7% 12

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Never married

47.2% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murray Upper Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

35.2%

Australian

19.5%

English

18.0%

Other

8.2%

Irish

6.7%

Italian

4.1%

Maltese

3.0%

Scottish

2.2%

German

1.9%

Dutch

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murray Upper School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

33.3%

Primary — Government

31.3%

Vocational Education

18.8%

Primary — Catholic

8.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.3%

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

Murray Upper Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.3% 18

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No need for assistance

95.7% 401

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

Murray Upper Volunteering

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Volunteer

10.6% 17

—

Not a volunteer

89.4% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murray Upper Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murray Upper How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.2%

Walked only

9.3%

Car (passenger)

7.4%

Bus

5.6%

Did not go to work

5.6%

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

Murray Upper Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.2%

1 vehicle

38.5%

2 vehicles

32.3%

3 vehicles

12.3%

4+ vehicles

7.7%

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

Murray Upper Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.8%

2 bedrooms

17.5%

3 bedrooms

38.1%

4 bedrooms

31.7%

5 bedrooms

7.9%

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

Murray Upper Population Mobility

3.5%

moved in the last year

13.0%

moved in the last 5 years

15.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murray Upper Indigenous Population

48.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

206

Indigenous residents

217

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murray Upper Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Mental health

Arthritis

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

Murray Upper Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.3%

$1-$149/wk

3.5%

$150-$299/wk

25.7%

$300-$399/wk

11.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.4%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murray Upper Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.4%

Couple — no children

26.3%

Couple — no children under 15

13.5%

One parent — children under 15

12.9%

One parent — no children under 15

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murray Upper Military Service

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Previously served

3.1% 5

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Never served

96.9% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Murray Upper Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 19

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Did not provide

87.9% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murray Upper Children Ever Born

No children

49.2%

2 children

21.3%

3 children

14.8%

4 children

4.9%

5+ children

9.8%

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

Murray Upper When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

2001–2010

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

Murray Upper Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.9%

5–14 hours

21.0%

15–29 hours

17.8%

30+ hours

22.9%

Did not do domestic work

22.3%

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

Murray Upper Household Size

1 person

30.7%

2 persons

32.0%

3 persons

10.7%

4 persons

12.0%

6+ persons

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murray Upper Where Residents Moved From

Same address

193

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

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

Murray Upper Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Blended family — no other children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murray Upper Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $857/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.5%

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

If you earn X in Murray Upper

Your weekly income

≈ $3,714/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $707/wk

Rent share 17.5%

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Income: $354/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $30/wk

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Murray Upper vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

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Pop: 109 Income: $844/wk Rent: $490/wk

Crediton

Pop: 109 Income: $593/wk Rent: $265/wk

Glen Allyn

Pop: 109 Income: $743/wk Rent: $298/wk

Birdsville

Pop: 110 Income: $1,078/wk Rent: $113/wk

Bunya Mountains

Pop: 110 Income: $734/wk Rent: $825/wk

Carpendale

Pop: 110 Income: $780/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murray Upper

What is the population of Murray Upper QLD?

The population of Murray Upper QLD is 218 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².Murray Upper is ranked #6,733 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murray Upper?

The median personal income in Murray Upper QLD is $396 per week, or $20,592 per year.The median household income is $857 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.Murray Upper is ranked #8,781 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murray Upper?

Median rent in Murray Upper QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Murray Upper ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Murray Upper?

The median age in Murray Upper QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murray Upper a good suburb to live in?

Murray Upper is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 218.The median income is $396/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% 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: 32085. All dollar figures in AUD.