Murringo, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Murringo NSW is 390 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murringo is $681 per week ($35,412 per year). Median rent in Murringo is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Murringo has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Murringo has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Murringo is England. The most common religion is No religion (31.3% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murringo is $1,300.

There were 2 recorded offences in Murringo in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Murringo Population

390 residents at the 2021 Census.

Murringo Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$681/wk

$35,412 per year

Ranked 5,820 of 14,663

Median Rent

$245/wk

$1,062 per month

Ranked 6,551 of 14,663

Median Age

47years

9 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Murringo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (200) Female 49.1% (193)

Population Density

1.2

people per km²

390 people · 327.2 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,597

Family income/wk

Murringo 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

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Murringo Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Murringo, 56.6% are owned outright and 43.4% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

56.6%

Owned with mortgage

43.4%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

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

Murringo Religion

No religion

31.3%

Anglican

24.9%

Catholic

24.1%

Not stated

6.9%

Uniting Church

4.4%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Presbyterian and Reformed

1.3%

Buddhism

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Murringo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

44.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Murringo Employment

Employed full-time

41.1% 116 people

Employed part-time

16.7% 47 people

Not in labour force

42.2% 119 people

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

Murringo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

39.7%

Bachelor Degree

26.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.7%

Postgraduate Degree

6.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

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

Murringo Occupation

Managers

25.9%

Professionals

22.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Labourers

13.4%

Community & Personal Service

9.8%

Clerical & Administrative

8.0%

Sales Workers

6.3%

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

Murringo Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

18.3%

Management & Commerce

16.3%

Society & Culture

14.4%

Health

14.4%

Engineering

13.5%

Education

10.6%

Architecture & Building

4.8%

Creative Arts

3.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.8%

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

Murringo Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murringo Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$150-$299/wk

2.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

15.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.1%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.4%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.7%

$4,000+/wk

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Murringo Marital Status

Married

55.9% 174

Separated

2.9% 9

Divorced

6.8% 21

Widowed

6.8% 21

Never married

27.7% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Murringo Ancestry

Australian

45.6%

English

43.6%

Irish

17.7%

Scottish

11.5%

German

3.1%

Australian Aboriginal

2.8%

French

1.8%

New Zealander

1.3%

Serbian

1.3%

Chinese

1.0%

Dutch

1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Murringo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

52.8%

Secondary — Government

16.7%

Secondary — Catholic

13.9%

Vocational Education

8.3%

Pre-school

4.2%

Primary — Catholic

4.2%

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

Murringo Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

5.7%

No need for assistance

94.3%

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

Murringo Volunteering

Volunteer

19.4% 57

Not a volunteer

80.6% 237

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Murringo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

16.7%

$800-$999/mo

14.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

23.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murringo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.7%

Did not go to work

7.6%

Walked only

4.9%

Other

2.8%

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

Murringo Car Ownership

1 vehicle

30.0%

2 vehicles

42.5%

3 vehicles

18.8%

4+ vehicles

8.8%

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

Murringo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.2%

2 bedrooms

12.3%

3 bedrooms

47.1%

4 bedrooms

31.0%

5 bedrooms

6.5%

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

Murringo Population Mobility

8.8%

moved in the last year

33.9%

moved in the last 5 years

1.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Murringo Indigenous Population

3.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Murringo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

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

Murringo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.5%

$1-$149/wk

1.3%

$150-$299/wk

9.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.6%

$800-$999/wk

15.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Murringo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.6%

Couple — no children

36.0%

Couple — no children under 15

9.9%

One parent — children under 15

8.9%

One parent — no children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Murringo Military Service

Previously served

3.7% 11

Never served

96.3% 290

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Murringo Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

19.9% 59

Did not provide

80.1% 237

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murringo Children Ever Born

No children

21.2%

1 child

13.6%

2 children

38.1%

3 children

24.6%

4 children

2.5%

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

Murringo When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Murringo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

27.2%

15–29 hours

16.1%

30+ hours

14.8%

Did not do domestic work

23.5%

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

Murringo Household Size

1 person

29.4%

2 persons

33.1%

3 persons

16.0%

4 persons

9.8%

5 persons

6.1%

6+ persons

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Murringo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

330

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from ACT

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

Murringo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.0%

Blended family — no other children

14.6%

Step family — no other children

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Murringo Crime Statistics

2 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Property Damage

Weapons

Total offences by year

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Murringo Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,258/wk

Median rent $245/wk

Rent to income 19.5%

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

Median rent in Murringo against your income

Your weekly income

About $5,451 a month

Median rent $245/wk

Left after rent $1,013/wk

Rent share 19.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coolah

Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk $75/wk less rent

Hay (NSW)

Income: $669/wk Rent: $175/wk $70/wk less rent

Balranald

Income: $687/wk Rent: $200/wk $45/wk less rent

Gilgandra

Income: $606/wk Rent: $200/wk $45/wk less rent

Bombala

Income: $725/wk Rent: $215/wk $30/wk less rent

Tumbarumba

Income: $677/wk Rent: $220/wk $25/wk less rent

Deniliquin

Income: $695/wk Rent: $230/wk $15/wk less rent

Canowindra

Income: $609/wk Rent: $220/wk $25/wk less rent

Murringo vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Murringo is $681 a week, 11% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,442nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $245 a week, $140 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 19.5% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 47, 4 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Murringo	Typical NSW	Typical Australia
Personal income	$681/wk	$765/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,258/wk	$1,704/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$245/wk	$385/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,300/mo	$1,965/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	47	43	42
Rent share of household income	19.5%	22.6%	20.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murringo

What is the population of Murringo NSW?

The population of Murringo NSW is 390 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Murringo is ranked #5,470 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murringo?

The median personal income in Murringo NSW is $681 per week, or $35,412 per year.The median household income is $1,258 per week.Family income is $1,597 per week.Murringo is ranked #5,820 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murringo?

Median rent in Murringo NSW is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Murringo ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Murringo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murringo NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murringo?

The median age in Murringo NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murringo a good suburb to live in?

Murringo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 390.The median income is $681/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% 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: 12869. All dollar figures in AUD.