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Murrays Run NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Murrays Run, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Murrays Run NSW is 140 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murrays Run is $678 per week ($35,256 per year). Median rent in Murrays Run is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Murrays Run has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Murrays Run has a population density of 4.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Murrays Run is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrays Run is $1,560.

There were 3 recorded offences in Murrays Run in 2024-25, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Murrays Run Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$678/wk

$35,256/yr

Median Rent

$255/wk

$1,105/mo

Median Age

59yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$1,560/mo

Household size: —

Murrays Run Median Income & Rent

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Median Weekly Income

$678/wk

$35,256 per year

#5868 of 14,663

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Median Weekly Rent

$255/wk

$1,105 per month

#6036 of 14,663

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Median Age

59years

21 years older than national median

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Housing

$1,560/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Murrays Run Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (74) Female 48.3% (69)

Population Density

4.2

people per km²

140 people · 33.1 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,050

Family income/wk

Murrays Run Age Distribution

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

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murrays Run Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 24 dwellings

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

Murrays Run Country of Birth

Australia

91.7%

England

8.3%

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

Murrays Run Religion

No Religion

49.6%

Anglican

20.2%

Catholic

12.4%

Not stated

6.2%

Pentecostal

4.7%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Baptist

2.3%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murrays Run Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

26.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.9%

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

Murrays Run Employment

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Employed full-time

24.4% 31 people

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Employed part-time

29.1% 37 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 4 people

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Not in labour force

43.3% 55 people

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

Murrays Run Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

38.0%

Bachelor Degree

26.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.7%

Postgraduate Degree

8.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.5%

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

Murrays Run Occupation

Professionals

23.0%

Managers

18.0%

Labourers

14.8%

Community & Personal Service

13.1%

Clerical & Administrative

13.1%

Sales Workers

9.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.2%

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

Murrays Run Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.5%

Education

17.0%

Society & Culture

14.9%

Engineering

12.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

8.5%

Architecture & Building

8.5%

Health

6.4%

Agriculture & Environment

6.4%

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

Murrays Run Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murrays Run Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

7.7%

$500-$649/wk

9.6%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

23.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.5%

$4,000+/wk

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murrays Run Marital Status

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Married

52.4% 76

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Separated

2.8% 4

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Divorced

17.2% 25

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Widowed

4.8% 7

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Never married

22.8% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murrays Run Ancestry

English

40.0%

Australian

27.9%

Irish

12.6%

Scottish

6.3%

Italian

3.2%

Other

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Spanish

2.1%

Indian

1.6%

Welsh

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murrays Run School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

33.3%

Vocational Education

28.6%

Primary — Government

19.0%

Secondary — Government

19.0%

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

Murrays Run Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.2% 16

✅

No need for assistance

93.8% 243

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

Murrays Run Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.3% 33

—

Not a volunteer

75.7% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murrays Run Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

33.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

33.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murrays Run How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.5%

Did not go to work

20.5%

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

Murrays Run Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.4%

2 vehicles

59.0%

3 vehicles

11.5%

4+ vehicles

13.1%

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

Murrays Run Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.1%

2 bedrooms

12.1%

3 bedrooms

39.4%

4 bedrooms

30.3%

5 bedrooms

6.1%

6+ bedrooms

6.1%

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

Murrays Run Population Mobility

10.2%

moved in the last year

33.8%

moved in the last 5 years

6.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murrays Run Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

268

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murrays Run Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Cancer

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Murrays Run Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.0%

$300-$399/wk

9.1%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

13.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.0%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murrays Run Family Structure

Couple — no children

57.9%

Couple — no children under 15

20.6%

Couple — children under 15

15.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murrays Run Military Service

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Previously served

4.3% 6

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Never served

95.7% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Murrays Run Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.4% 19

—

Did not provide

85.6% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murrays Run Children Ever Born

No children

38.2%

2 children

40.0%

3 children

16.4%

4 children

5.5%

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

Murrays Run When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Murrays Run Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

15.7%

5–14 hours

24.6%

15–29 hours

24.6%

30+ hours

16.4%

Did not do domestic work

18.7%

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

Murrays Run Household Size

1 person

12.5%

2 persons

64.1%

3 persons

12.5%

4 persons

6.3%

5 persons

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murrays Run Where Residents Moved From

Same address

123

Moved from NSW

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

Murrays Run Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murrays Run Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Murrays Run Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,541/wk

Median Rent $255/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.5%

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

If you earn X in Murrays Run

Your weekly income

≈ $6,678/month

Median rent $255/wk

Left after rent $1,286/wk

Rent share 16.5%

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Murrays Run vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Girvan

Pop: 210 Income: $591/wk Rent: $100/wk

McKellars Park

Pop: 210 Income: $846/wk Rent: $340/wk

Pearces Creek

Pop: 210 Income: $854/wk Rent: $380/wk

Toothdale

Pop: 210 Income: $710/wk Rent: $280/wk

Blue Knob

Pop: 210 Income: $464/wk Rent: $250/wk

Araluen (NSW)

Pop: 209 Income: $656/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murrays Run

What is the population of Murrays Run NSW?

The population of Murrays Run NSW is 140 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.2 people per km².Murrays Run is ranked #7,954 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murrays Run?

The median personal income in Murrays Run NSW is $678 per week, or $35,256 per year.The median household income is $1,541 per week.Family income is $2,050 per week.Murrays Run is ranked #5,868 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murrays Run?

Median rent in Murrays Run NSW is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Murrays Run ranks #6,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Murrays Run?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrays Run NSW is $1,560. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murrays Run?

The median age in Murrays Run NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murrays Run a good suburb to live in?

Murrays Run is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 140.The median income is $678/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% 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: 12866. All dollar figures in AUD.