Murrulebale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murrulebale NSW is 61 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murrulebale is $712 per week ($37,024 per year). Median rent in Murrulebale is $150 per week ($650 per month). Murrulebale has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Murrulebale has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (25% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Murrulebale in 2024-25, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Murrulebale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Murrulebale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$712/wk
$37,024 per year
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 1.1 per bedroom

Murrulebale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (32) Female 50.8% (33)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
61 people · 150.2 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Murrulebale Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murrulebale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
75.0% 9 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.0% 3 dwellings

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

Murrulebale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Murrulebale Religion

Anglican
25.0%
Catholic
25.0%
Not stated
20.3%
No Religion
15.6%
Pentecostal
9.4%
Uniting Church
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murrulebale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
40.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
12.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.4%

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

Murrulebale Employment

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Employed full-time
55.3% 21 people
Employed part-time
26.3% 10 people
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Not in labour force
18.4% 7 people

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

Murrulebale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
66.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%

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

Murrulebale Occupation

Managers
80.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.0%

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

Murrulebale Field of Study

Management & Commerce
40.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
33.3%
Agriculture & Environment
26.7%

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

Murrulebale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murrulebale Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
50.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murrulebale Marital Status

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Married
43.1% 22
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Divorced
9.8% 5
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Widowed
13.7% 7
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Never married
33.3% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murrulebale Ancestry

Australian
66.1%
Scottish
11.3%
English
9.7%
Irish
8.1%
German
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murrulebale School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
50.0%
Vocational Education
50.0%

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

Murrulebale Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 104

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

Murrulebale Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.1% 12
Not a volunteer
73.9% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murrulebale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Murrulebale Car Ownership

2 vehicles
37.5%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
37.5%

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

Murrulebale Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
56.3%
4 bedrooms
43.8%

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

Murrulebale Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
21.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
78.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murrulebale Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
108
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murrulebale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
4
Asthma
3

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

Murrulebale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
13.0%
$650-$799/wk
17.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
17.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murrulebale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
40.7%
Couple — no children
32.2%
Couple — no children under 15
20.3%
One parent — children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murrulebale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.4% 11
Did not provide
77.6% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murrulebale Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Murrulebale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.9%
5–14 hours
10.5%
15–29 hours
21.1%
30+ hours
7.9%
Did not do domestic work
31.6%

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

Murrulebale Household Size

1 person
22.2%
2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murrulebale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murrulebale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2024

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

Murrulebale Rent Prices & Affordability

7%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,124/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.1%

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

If you earn X in Murrulebale

≈ $9,204/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,974/wk
Rent share 7.1%

Murrulebale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Murrulebale

What is the population of Murrulebale NSW?

The population of Murrulebale NSW is 61 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Murrulebale?

The median personal income in Murrulebale NSW is $712 per week, or $37,024 per year.The median household income is $2,124 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.

How much is rent in Murrulebale?

Median rent in Murrulebale NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 7.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Murrulebale?

The median age in Murrulebale NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murrulebale a good suburb to live in?

Murrulebale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 61.The median income is $712/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.1% 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: 12870. All dollar figures in AUD.