Murrays Bridge QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murrays Bridge QLD is 106 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murrays Bridge is $657 per week ($34,164 per year). Median rent in Murrays Bridge is $150 per week ($650 per month). Murrays Bridge has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Murrays Bridge has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrays Bridge is $2,029.

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Murrays Bridge Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Murrays Bridge Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$657/wk
$34,164 per year
#6209 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,029/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Murrays Bridge Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (57) Female 48.2% (53)

Population Density

2.3
people per km²
106 people · 47.0 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Murrays Bridge Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
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)

Murrays Bridge Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
44.4% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
55.6% 10 dwellings

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

Murrays Bridge Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Murrays Bridge Religion

Catholic
31.7%
No Religion
26.7%
Anglican
19.8%
Not stated
10.9%
Uniting Church
7.9%
Pentecostal
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murrays Bridge Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.1%

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

Murrays Bridge Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin
45.5%
SAL Tagalog
27.3%
SAL Tot
27.3%

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

Murrays Bridge Employment

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Employed full-time
51.8% 43 people
Employed part-time
26.5% 22 people
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Not in labour force
21.7% 18 people

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

Murrays Bridge Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
31.3%
Bachelor Degree
18.8%

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

Murrays Bridge Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Labourers
21.2%
Community & Personal Service
15.2%
Sales Workers
12.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.1%

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

Murrays Bridge Field of Study

Management & Commerce
35.7%
Agriculture & Environment
28.6%
Creative Arts
14.3%
Engineering
10.7%
Education
10.7%

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

Murrays Bridge Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murrays Bridge Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
22.7%
$650-$799/wk
13.6%
$800-$999/wk
13.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
22.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murrays Bridge Marital Status

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Married
56.7% 55
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Divorced
8.2% 8
🕊️
Widowed
7.2% 7
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Never married
27.8% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murrays Bridge Ancestry

Australian
29.2%
English
21.5%
Scottish
16.9%
Irish
13.8%
Other
5.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.6%
Filipino
3.1%
German
3.1%
Spanish
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murrays Bridge School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
42.1%
Primary — Government
21.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
21.1%
Vocational Education
15.8%

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

Murrays Bridge Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.2% 4
No need for assistance
97.8% 175

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

Murrays Bridge Volunteering

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Volunteer
13.8% 11
Not a volunteer
86.3% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murrays Bridge Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
37.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murrays Bridge How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.6%
Did not go to work
15.1%
Walked only
11.3%

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

Murrays Bridge Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.0%
2 vehicles
36.0%
3 vehicles
32.0%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

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

Murrays Bridge Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
16.7%
3 bedrooms
29.2%
4 bedrooms
41.7%
5 bedrooms
12.5%

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

Murrays Bridge Population Mobility

14.6%
moved in the last year
42.9%
moved in the last 5 years
1.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murrays Bridge Indigenous Population

4.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
9
Indigenous residents
176
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murrays Bridge Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Cancer
4
Lung condition
3
Mental health
3

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

Murrays Bridge Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
25.9%
$1-$149/wk
7.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
18.5%
$800-$999/wk
22.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murrays Bridge Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.3%
Couple — no children
31.2%
Couple — no children under 15
24.7%
One parent — children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murrays Bridge Military Service

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Previously served
3.7% 3
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Never served
96.3% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Murrays Bridge Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.5% 13
Did not provide
84.5% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murrays Bridge Children Ever Born

No children
24.0%
1 child
16.0%
3 children
48.0%
4 children
12.0%

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

Murrays Bridge When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
4
2011–2015
5
2019
5

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

Murrays Bridge Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.6%
5–14 hours
27.3%
15–29 hours
10.4%
30+ hours
15.6%
Did not do domestic work
18.2%

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

Murrays Bridge Household Size

2 persons
46.7%
3 persons
26.7%
4 persons
13.3%
5 persons
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murrays Bridge Where Residents Moved From

Same address
82
Moved from QLD
13

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

Murrays Bridge Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murrays Bridge Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1003
avg ICSEA score
12
total students
Murray's Bridge State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 12 students
1003
ICSEA

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

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Murrays Bridge Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.2%

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

If you earn X in Murrays Bridge

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,475/wk
Rent share 9.2%

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Murrays Bridge vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murrays Bridge

What is the population of Murrays Bridge QLD?

The population of Murrays Bridge QLD is 106 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².Murrays Bridge is ranked #8,775 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murrays Bridge?

The median personal income in Murrays Bridge QLD is $657 per week, or $34,164 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.Murrays Bridge is ranked #6,209 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murrays Bridge?

Median rent in Murrays Bridge QLD is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 9.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Murrays Bridge ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Murrays Bridge?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrays Bridge QLD is $2,029. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murrays Bridge?

The median age in Murrays Bridge QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murrays Bridge a good suburb to live in?

Murrays Bridge is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 106.The median income is $657/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.2% 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: 32086. All dollar figures in AUD.