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Murraydale VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murraydale VIC is 105 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murraydale is $824 per week ($42,848 per year). Median rent in Murraydale is $200 per week ($867 per month). Murraydale has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Murraydale has a population density of 8.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murraydale is $1,452.

There were 14 recorded offences in Murraydale in 2024-24, a rate of 133 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (7 offences).

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Murraydale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Murraydale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$824/wk

$42,848 per year

#3191 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,452/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Murraydale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (54) Female 47.6% (49)

Population Density

8.6

people per km²

105 people · 12.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,187

Family income/wk

Murraydale Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murraydale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 14 dwellings

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

Murraydale Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Murraydale Religion

No Religion

51.4%

Catholic

18.7%

Anglican

12.1%

Uniting Church

7.5%

Not stated

6.5%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murraydale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

12.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.3%

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

Murraydale Employment

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Employed full-time

46.7% 35 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 15 people

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Not in labour force

33.3% 25 people

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

Murraydale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.7%

Bachelor Degree

36.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.9%

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

Murraydale Occupation

Professionals

26.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.5%

Managers

17.1%

Community & Personal Service

9.8%

Labourers

9.8%

Sales Workers

9.8%

Clerical & Administrative

7.3%

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

Murraydale Field of Study

Health

20.0%

Engineering

17.1%

Agriculture & Environment

14.3%

Management & Commerce

14.3%

Society & Culture

14.3%

Architecture & Building

11.4%

Education

8.6%

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

Murraydale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murraydale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

8.1%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

18.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.1%

$4,000+/wk

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murraydale Marital Status

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Married

50.6% 44

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Divorced

12.6% 11

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Widowed

3.4% 3

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Never married

33.3% 29

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murraydale Ancestry

English

39.5%

Australian

38.0%

German

5.4%

Dutch

4.7%

Scottish

4.7%

Irish

3.9%

Italian

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murraydale School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

36.8%

Primary — Government

26.3%

Vocational Education

21.1%

Pre-school

15.8%

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

Murraydale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.5% 5

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No need for assistance

97.5% 198

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

Murraydale Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.7% 18

—

Not a volunteer

78.3% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murraydale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murraydale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.2%

Did not go to work

12.7%

Walked only

6.3%

Car (passenger)

4.8%

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

Murraydale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

11.9%

2 vehicles

42.9%

3 vehicles

38.1%

4+ vehicles

7.1%

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

Murraydale Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

63.6%

4 bedrooms

21.2%

5 bedrooms

15.2%

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

Murraydale Population Mobility

8.8%

moved in the last year

27.5%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

72.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murraydale Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

202

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murraydale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Stroke

Arthritis

Cancer

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Murraydale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.5%

$1-$149/wk

9.2%

$150-$299/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murraydale Family Structure

Couple — no children

45.5%

Couple — children under 15

35.2%

Couple — no children under 15

19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murraydale Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 3

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Never served

96.6% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Murraydale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 12

—

Did not provide

85.0% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murraydale Children Ever Born

No children

13.0%

2 children

13.0%

3 children

43.5%

4 children

30.4%

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

Murraydale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.4%

5–14 hours

22.0%

15–29 hours

19.8%

30+ hours

16.5%

Did not do domestic work

26.4%

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

Murraydale Household Size

1 person

17.1%

2 persons

36.6%

3 persons

29.3%

5 persons

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murraydale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

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

Murraydale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murraydale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 14 total

Justice Procedures

Assault

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Murraydale Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,062/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.7%

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

If you earn X in Murraydale

Your weekly income

≈ $8,935/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,862/wk

Rent share 9.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

St Helena

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

Murraydale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bears Lagoon

Pop: 53 Income: $630/wk Rent: $125/wk

Antwerp

Pop: 53 Income: $599/wk

Boorhaman North

Pop: 53 Income: $1,071/wk Rent: $215/wk

Cosgrove South

Pop: 53 Income: $924/wk Rent: $200/wk

Kanumbra

Pop: 53 Income: $587/wk Rent: $120/wk

Speed

Pop: 53 Income: $837/wk Rent: $53/wk

Compare Murraydale

Murraydale vs Bears Lagoon →Murraydale vs Antwerp →Murraydale vs Boorhaman North →Murraydale vs Cosgrove South →

Frequently Asked Questions About Murraydale

What is the population of Murraydale VIC?

The population of Murraydale VIC is 105 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 8.6 people per km².Murraydale is ranked #8,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murraydale?

The median personal income in Murraydale VIC is $824 per week, or $42,848 per year.The median household income is $2,062 per week.Family income is $2,187 per week.Murraydale is ranked #3,191 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murraydale?

Median rent in Murraydale VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 9.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Murraydale ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Murraydale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murraydale VIC is $1,452. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murraydale?

The median age in Murraydale VIC is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murraydale a good suburb to live in?

Murraydale is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 105.The median income is $824/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.7% 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: 21844. All dollar figures in AUD.