Murrumburrah NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Murrumburrah NSW is 81 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murrumburrah is $792 per week ($41,184 per year). Median rent in Murrumburrah is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Murrumburrah has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Murrumburrah has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrumburrah is $1,030.

There were 1 recorded offences in Murrumburrah in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Murrumburrah Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Murrumburrah Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$792/wk
$41,184 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
👤
Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,030/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.6 per bedroom

Murrumburrah Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (45) Female 47.1% (40)

Population Density

1.9
people per km²
81 people · 43.4 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$2,125
Family income/wk

Murrumburrah Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murrumburrah Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.1% 18 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.9% 13 dwellings

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

Murrumburrah Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Murrumburrah Religion

Catholic
51.9%
Anglican
30.9%
Uniting Church
6.2%
No Religion
3.7%
Not stated
3.7%
Christian (other)
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murrumburrah Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
41.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
35.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.8%

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

Murrumburrah Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Murrumburrah Employment

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Employed full-time
44.6% 33 people
Employed part-time
31.1% 23 people
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Not in labour force
24.3% 18 people

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

Murrumburrah Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Murrumburrah Occupation

Managers
30.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Professionals
19.4%
Labourers
16.7%
Community & Personal Service
8.3%

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

Murrumburrah Field of Study

Management & Commerce
38.5%
Engineering
30.8%
Architecture & Building
15.4%
Agriculture & Environment
15.4%

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

Murrumburrah Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murrumburrah Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
18.5%
$650-$799/wk
18.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
25.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
14.8%
$4,000+/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murrumburrah Marital Status

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Married
60.5% 46
↔️
Separated
5.3% 4
📋
Divorced
5.3% 4
🕊️
Widowed
6.6% 5
👤
Never married
22.4% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murrumburrah Ancestry

Australian
33.9%
English
22.3%
Irish
19.0%
Scottish
8.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.1%
Other
4.1%
Dutch
3.3%
German
2.5%
South African
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murrumburrah School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
66.7%
Vocational Education
33.3%

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

Murrumburrah Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 153

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

Murrumburrah Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
30.3% 20
Not a volunteer
69.7% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murrumburrah Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
30.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murrumburrah How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Murrumburrah Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
63.9%
3 vehicles
11.1%
4+ vehicles
8.3%

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

Murrumburrah Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.2%
3 bedrooms
42.4%
4 bedrooms
33.3%
5 bedrooms
9.1%

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

Murrumburrah Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
23.7%
moved in the last 5 years
1.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
73.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murrumburrah Indigenous Population

2.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
167
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murrumburrah Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
8
Asthma
7
Arthritis
5
Lung condition
4
Diabetes
3
Heart disease
3

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

Murrumburrah Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
11.5%
$500-$649/wk
9.6%
$650-$799/wk
25.0%
$800-$999/wk
13.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murrumburrah Family Structure

Couple — no children
47.1%
Couple — children under 15
28.6%
Couple — no children under 15
17.1%
One parent — children under 15
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murrumburrah Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
19.2% 15
Did not provide
80.8% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murrumburrah Children Ever Born

No children
24.0%
2 children
48.0%
3 children
28.0%

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

Murrumburrah When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
3

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

Murrumburrah Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5–14 hours
28.2%
15–29 hours
11.3%
30+ hours
15.5%
Did not do domestic work
23.9%

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

Murrumburrah Household Size

1 person
21.4%
2 persons
64.3%
3 persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murrumburrah Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murrumburrah Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Assault
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Murrumburrah Schools

1
schools nearby
0
government
1005
avg ICSEA score
29
total students
Trinity Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 29 students
1005
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Murrumburrah Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,666/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.0%

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

If you earn X in Murrumburrah

≈ $7,219/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,416/wk
Rent share 15.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Murrumburrah vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murrumburrah

What is the population of Murrumburrah NSW?

The population of Murrumburrah NSW is 81 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Murrumburrah?

The median personal income in Murrumburrah NSW is $792 per week, or $41,184 per year.The median household income is $1,666 per week.Family income is $2,125 per week.

How much is rent in Murrumburrah?

Median rent in Murrumburrah NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 15.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Murrumburrah?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murrumburrah NSW is $1,030. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Murrumburrah?

The median age in Murrumburrah NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murrumburrah a good suburb to live in?

Murrumburrah is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 81.The median income is $792/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.0% 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: 12874. All dollar figures in AUD.