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Murroon VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murroon VIC is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murroon is $737 per week ($38,324 per year). Median rent in Murroon is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Murroon has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Murroon has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murroon is $1,733.

There were 1 recorded offences in Murroon in 2025-25, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Murroon Population

residents (Census 2021)

Murroon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$737/wk

$38,324 per year

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Murroon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (49) Female 48.4% (46)

Population Density

2.0

people per km²

95 people · 48.2 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,125

Family income/wk

Murroon Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murroon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.2% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.8% 13 dwellings

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

Murroon Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Murroon Religion

No Religion

38.5%

Uniting Church

22.0%

Catholic

18.7%

Anglican

11.0%

Not stated

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murroon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Murroon Employment

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Employed full-time

52.3% 34 people

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Employed part-time

20.0% 13 people

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Not in labour force

27.7% 18 people

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

Murroon Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

37.5%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

20.8%

Postgraduate Degree

16.7%

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

Murroon Occupation

Managers

51.7%

Professionals

17.2%

Labourers

17.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.8%

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

Murroon Field of Study

Society & Culture

42.9%

Engineering

14.3%

Architecture & Building

14.3%

Agriculture & Environment

14.3%

Health

14.3%

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

Murroon Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murroon Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

17.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

41.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

17.6%

$4,000+/wk

23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murroon Marital Status

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Married

56.8% 46

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Divorced

9.9% 8

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Never married

33.3% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murroon Ancestry

Australian

37.6%

English

32.1%

Irish

11.9%

Scottish

10.1%

German

2.8%

Spanish

2.8%

Other

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murroon School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

42.1%

Vocational Education

42.1%

Pre-school

15.8%

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

Murroon Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 169

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

Murroon Volunteering

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Volunteer

35.5% 27

—

Not a volunteer

64.5% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murroon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.7%

Walked only

16.7%

Car (passenger)

8.3%

Did not go to work

8.3%

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

Murroon Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.4%

2 vehicles

38.5%

3 vehicles

19.2%

4+ vehicles

26.9%

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

Murroon Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

65.2%

4 bedrooms

34.8%

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

Murroon Population Mobility

7.0%

moved in the last year

31.3%

moved in the last 5 years

63.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murroon Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

165

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murroon Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Cancer

Heart disease

Mental health

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

Murroon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.9%

$1-$149/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

9.8%

$500-$649/wk

9.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$800-$999/wk

27.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murroon Family Structure

Couple — no children

35.1%

Couple — children under 15

33.8%

Couple — no children under 15

21.6%

One parent — no children under 15

5.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murroon Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 10

—

Did not provide

85.5% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murroon Children Ever Born

No children

21.1%

2 children

26.3%

3 children

36.8%

4 children

15.8%

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

Murroon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.9%

5–14 hours

26.8%

15–29 hours

21.1%

30+ hours

22.5%

Did not do domestic work

5.6%

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

Murroon Household Size

1 person

17.2%

2 persons

58.6%

4 persons

13.8%

5 persons

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murroon Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

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

Murroon Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murroon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 1 total

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2023

2025

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

Murroon Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,624/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.7%

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

If you earn X in Murroon

Your weekly income

≈ $7,037/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,304/wk

Rent share 19.7%

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Tallangatta

Income: $637/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $80/wk

Cobram

Income: $598/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $70/wk

Rutherglen

Income: $722/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $70/wk

Mirboo North

Income: $625/wk Rent: $255/wk Save: $65/wk

Nathalia

Income: $628/wk Rent: $194/wk Save: $126/wk

Nhill

Income: $717/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $120/wk

Stawell

Income: $658/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $110/wk

Murroon vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bolwarrah

Pop: 48 Income: $466/wk Rent: $250/wk

Bonn

Pop: 48 Income: $1,312/wk

Bullarto South

Pop: 48 Income: $682/wk

Ferndale (Vic.)

Pop: 48 Income: $855/wk

Glenaladale

Pop: 48 Income: $509/wk Rent: $100/wk

Kalkee

Pop: 48 Income: $1,100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murroon

What is the population of Murroon VIC?

The population of Murroon VIC is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Murroon?

The median personal income in Murroon VIC is $737 per week, or $38,324 per year.The median household income is $1,624 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

How much is rent in Murroon?

Median rent in Murroon VIC is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Murroon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murroon VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murroon?

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

Is Murroon a good suburb to live in?

Murroon is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 95.The median income is $737/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% 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: 21848. All dollar figures in AUD.