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Murrigal QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murrigal QLD is 106 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murrigal is $844 per week ($43,888 per year). Median rent in Murrigal is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Murrigal has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Murrigal has a population density of 2.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrigal is $1,237.

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Murrigal Population

residents (Census 2021)

Murrigal Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$844/wk

$43,888 per year

#2872 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

39years

1 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,237/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Murrigal Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (54) Female 47.1% (48)

Population Density

2.6

people per km²

106 people · 40.9 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,791

Family income/wk

Murrigal 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murrigal Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

73.7% 14 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

26.3% 5 dwellings

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

Murrigal Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Murrigal Religion

No Religion

34.0%

Catholic

27.2%

Not stated

23.3%

Christian (other)

6.8%

Anglican

4.9%

Uniting Church

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murrigal Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

44.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.4%

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

Murrigal Employment

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Employed full-time

49.2% 32 people

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Employed part-time

13.8% 9 people

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Not in labour force

36.9% 24 people

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

Murrigal Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

84.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.6%

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

Murrigal Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

48.0%

Managers

28.0%

Clerical & Administrative

24.0%

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

Murrigal Field of Study

Engineering

57.9%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

26.3%

Architecture & Building

15.8%

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

Murrigal Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murrigal Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

17.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

17.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

34.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murrigal Marital Status

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Married

49.3% 36

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Divorced

5.5% 4

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Widowed

6.8% 5

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Never married

38.4% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murrigal Ancestry

Australian

31.0%

English

19.8%

Italian

14.3%

Scottish

8.7%

German

7.1%

Irish

7.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.3%

Maltese

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murrigal School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

31.8%

Secondary — Government

27.3%

Primary — Catholic

22.7%

Pre-school

18.2%

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

Murrigal Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.3% 4

✅

No need for assistance

97.7% 167

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

Murrigal Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.7% 15

—

Not a volunteer

78.3% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murrigal Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murrigal How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

64.9%

Walked only

16.2%

Car (passenger)

10.8%

Did not go to work

8.1%

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

Murrigal Car Ownership

1 vehicle

35.5%

2 vehicles

25.8%

3 vehicles

29.0%

4+ vehicles

9.7%

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

Murrigal Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.3%

2 bedrooms

10.0%

3 bedrooms

46.7%

4 bedrooms

30.0%

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

Murrigal Population Mobility

19.1%

moved in the last year

27.0%

moved in the last 5 years

58.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murrigal Indigenous Population

5.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

176

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murrigal Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Arthritis

Asthma

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

Murrigal Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

13.5%

$1-$149/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

9.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.8%

$800-$999/wk

17.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murrigal Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

54.7%

Couple — no children

29.3%

Couple — no children under 15

5.3%

One parent — children under 15

5.3%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murrigal Military Service

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Previously served

4.4% 3

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Never served

95.6% 65

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Murrigal Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.9% 8

—

Did not provide

87.1% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murrigal Children Ever Born

No children

54.5%

2 children

45.5%

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

Murrigal When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Murrigal Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

25.8%

5–14 hours

19.4%

30+ hours

21.0%

Did not do domestic work

33.9%

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

Murrigal Household Size

1 person

22.9%

2 persons

40.0%

3 persons

8.6%

4 persons

11.4%

5 persons

8.6%

6+ persons

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murrigal Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Murrigal Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.9%

Step family — no other children

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murrigal Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,718/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 15.1%

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

If you earn X in Murrigal

Your weekly income

≈ $7,445/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,458/wk

Rent share 15.1%

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Income: $974/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $60/wk

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Income: $742/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $40/wk

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Income: $786/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $20/wk

South Gladstone

Income: $712/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $20/wk

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Income: $738/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $20/wk

Telina

Income: $825/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $5/wk

Miles

Income: $716/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $60/wk

St George (Qld)

Income: $776/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $50/wk

Murrigal vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Duchess

Pop: 53 Income: $1,125/wk

Cameby

Pop: 53 Income: $710/wk Rent: $200/wk

Fulham (Qld)

Pop: 53 Income: $668/wk Rent: $250/wk

Kalpowar

Pop: 53 Income: $408/wk Rent: $70/wk

Okeden

Pop: 53 Income: $388/wk Rent: $170/wk

Roche Creek

Pop: 53 Income: $900/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murrigal

What is the population of Murrigal QLD?

The population of Murrigal QLD is 106 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.6 people per km².Murrigal is ranked #8,775 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murrigal?

The median personal income in Murrigal QLD is $844 per week, or $43,888 per year.The median household income is $1,718 per week.Family income is $1,791 per week.Murrigal is ranked #2,872 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murrigal?

Median rent in Murrigal QLD is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 15.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Murrigal ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Murrigal?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrigal QLD is $1,237. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murrigal?

The median age in Murrigal QLD is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murrigal a good suburb to live in?

Murrigal is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 106.The median income is $844/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.1% 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: 32087. All dollar figures in AUD.