Murrumbucca NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murrumbucca NSW is 82 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murrumbucca is $1,025 per week ($53,300 per year). Median rent in Murrumbucca is $169 per week ($732 per month). Murrumbucca has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Murrumbucca has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrumbucca is $1,700.

There were 5 recorded offences in Murrumbucca in 2024-25, a rate of 61 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (4 offences).

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Murrumbucca Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Murrumbucca Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$1,025/wk
$53,300 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$169/wk
$732 per month
👤
Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,700/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Murrumbucca Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.9% (39) Female 54.1% (46)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
82 people · 151.6 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,333
Family income/wk

Murrumbucca Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murrumbucca Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
34.6% 9 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
65.4% 17 dwellings

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

Murrumbucca Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Murrumbucca Religion

No Religion
40.5%
Not stated
24.1%
Catholic
15.2%
Anglican
7.6%
Christian (other)
5.1%
Baptist
3.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murrumbucca Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.6%

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

Murrumbucca Employment

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Employed full-time
44.4% 28 people
Employed part-time
19.0% 12 people
🏠
Not in labour force
36.5% 23 people

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

Murrumbucca Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
36.2%
Bachelor Degree
25.5%
Postgraduate Degree
19.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.1%

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

Murrumbucca Occupation

Professionals
46.4%
Managers
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.9%
Sales Workers
10.7%

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

Murrumbucca Field of Study

Architecture & Building
17.9%
Engineering
17.9%
Management & Commerce
14.3%
Agriculture & Environment
14.3%
Education
14.3%
Health
10.7%
Society & Culture
10.7%

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

Murrumbucca Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murrumbucca Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
15.8%
$650-$799/wk
26.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
21.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
15.8%
$4,000+/wk
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murrumbucca Marital Status

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Married
66.1% 41
↔️
Separated
6.5% 4
👤
Never married
27.4% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murrumbucca Ancestry

Australian
29.8%
English
29.8%
Scottish
16.7%
Irish
9.6%
Other
7.0%
German
4.4%
Dutch
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murrumbucca School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
66.7%
Secondary — Government
33.3%

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

Murrumbucca Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.1% 3
No need for assistance
97.9% 142

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

Murrumbucca Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
43.8% 28
Not a volunteer
56.3% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murrumbucca Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
42.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murrumbucca How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.6%
Other
9.7%
Did not go to work
9.7%

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

Murrumbucca Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.2%
2 vehicles
54.5%
4+ vehicles
27.3%

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

Murrumbucca Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
35.7%
4 bedrooms
39.3%
5 bedrooms
25.0%

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

Murrumbucca Population Mobility

5.4%
moved in the last year
22.7%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murrumbucca Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
130
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murrumbucca Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Diabetes
5
Arthritis
4
Cancer
4

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

Murrumbucca Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.1%
$150-$299/wk
8.9%
$300-$399/wk
5.4%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
19.6%
$3,500+/wk
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murrumbucca Family Structure

Couple — no children
37.3%
Couple — children under 15
37.3%
Couple — no children under 15
19.4%
One parent — children under 15
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murrumbucca Military Service

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Previously served
17.2% 11
👤
Never served
82.8% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Murrumbucca Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
26.7% 16
Did not provide
73.3% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murrumbucca Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Murrumbucca When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1981–1990
3

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

Murrumbucca Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.3%
5–14 hours
32.7%
15–29 hours
20.0%
30+ hours
9.1%
Did not do domestic work
10.9%

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

Murrumbucca Household Size

1 person
25.0%
2 persons
30.6%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
19.4%
5 persons
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murrumbucca Where Residents Moved From

Same address
70
Moved from NSW
3

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

Murrumbucca Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murrumbucca Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Property Damage
4
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2024

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

Murrumbucca Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,200/wk
Median Rent $169/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.7%

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

If you earn X in Murrumbucca

≈ $9,533/month
Median rent $169/wk
Left after rent $2,031/wk
Rent share 7.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Murrumbucca vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murrumbucca

What is the population of Murrumbucca NSW?

The population of Murrumbucca NSW is 82 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Murrumbucca?

The median personal income in Murrumbucca NSW is $1,025 per week, or $53,300 per year.The median household income is $2,200 per week.Family income is $2,333 per week.

How much is rent in Murrumbucca?

Median rent in Murrumbucca NSW is $169 per week ($732 per month).Rent represents 7.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Murrumbucca?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrumbucca NSW is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murrumbucca?

The median age in Murrumbucca NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murrumbucca a good suburb to live in?

Murrumbucca is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 82.The median income is $1,025/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.7% 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: 12873. All dollar figures in AUD.