Murtho SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Murtho, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Murtho SA is 195 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Murtho is $770 per week ($40,040 per year). Median rent in Murtho is $150 per week ($650 per month). Murtho has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Murtho has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murtho is $1,300.

There were 5 recorded offences in Murtho in 2025-26, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Murtho Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Murtho Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$770/wk
$40,040 per year
#4143 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Murtho Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.4% (113) Female 42.6% (84)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
195 people · 282.2 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,083
Family income/wk

Murtho 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Murtho Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
68.8% 22 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
31.3% 10 dwellings

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

Murtho Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Murtho Religion

No Religion
55.6%
Catholic
19.3%
Not stated
5.9%
Lutheran
5.3%
Uniting Church
4.8%
Anglican
3.7%
Christian (other)
3.2%
Othr Protestnt
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Murtho Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
18.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.0%

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

Murtho Languages Spoken at Home

Other
76.9%
Samoan
23.1%

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

Murtho Employment

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Employed full-time
41.5% 66 people
Employed part-time
25.2% 40 people
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Unemployed
1.9% 3 people
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Not in labour force
31.4% 50 people

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

Murtho Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.3%
Bachelor Degree
20.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.4%
Postgraduate Degree
10.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.5%
Certificate I/II
4.5%

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

Murtho Occupation

Managers
48.1%
Labourers
13.5%
Clerical & Administrative
9.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.7%
Professionals
7.7%
Sales Workers
5.8%

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

Murtho Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.7%
Agriculture & Environment
18.2%
Health
15.2%
Engineering
13.6%
Society & Culture
12.1%
Education
10.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
7.6%

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

Murtho Dwelling Types

Separate house
93.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Murtho Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
5.6%
$400-$499/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.6%
$4,000+/wk
16.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Murtho Marital Status

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Married
50.3% 87
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Divorced
8.1% 14
🕊️
Widowed
2.9% 5
👤
Never married
38.7% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Murtho Ancestry

English
35.6%
Australian
31.8%
German
16.3%
Scottish
4.3%
Other
4.3%
Irish
3.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.7%
Welsh
1.7%
Samoan
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Murtho School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
41.4%
Primary — Government
24.1%
Vocational Education
13.8%
Primary — Catholic
10.3%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
10.3%

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

Murtho Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.4% 16
No need for assistance
95.6% 351

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

Murtho Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
23.6% 38
Not a volunteer
76.4% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Murtho Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
50.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Murtho How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.3%
Walked only
18.4%
Did not go to work
9.2%
Bus
5.1%

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

Murtho Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.0%
2 vehicles
40.0%
3 vehicles
27.7%
4+ vehicles
12.3%

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

Murtho Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.0%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
40.0%
5 bedrooms
8.0%
6+ bedrooms
6.7%

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

Murtho Population Mobility

12.4%
moved in the last year
28.2%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Murtho Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
354
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Murtho Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Heart disease
4
Asthma
3
Diabetes
3
Mental health
3

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

Murtho Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
5.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
14.1%
$800-$999/wk
17.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,500+/wk
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Murtho Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.3%
Couple — no children under 15
32.2%
Couple — no children
25.5%
One parent — children under 15
2.0%
One parent — no children under 15
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Murtho Military Service

🏅
Previously served
3.8% 6
👤
Never served
96.3% 154

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Murtho Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
11.2% 18
Did not provide
88.8% 143

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Murtho Children Ever Born

No children
28.8%
1 child
5.1%
2 children
23.7%
3 children
22.0%
4 children
20.3%

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

Murtho When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015
4
2019
6

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

Murtho Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.8%
5–14 hours
29.7%
15–29 hours
15.8%
30+ hours
6.7%
Did not do domestic work
26.1%

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

Murtho Household Size

1 person
21.1%
2 persons
28.9%
3 persons
22.4%
4 persons
14.5%
5 persons
6.6%
6+ persons
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Murtho Where Residents Moved From

Same address
156
Moved from VIC
9
Moved — same area (SA2)
6
Moved from NSW
3
Moved from SA
3

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

Murtho Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Murtho Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total

Theft
3
Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Murtho Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,666/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.0%

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

If you earn X in Murtho

≈ $7,219/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,516/wk
Rent share 9.0%

Murtho vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murtho

What is the population of Murtho SA?

The population of Murtho SA is 195 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Murtho is ranked #7,019 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Murtho?

The median personal income in Murtho SA is $770 per week, or $40,040 per year.The median household income is $1,666 per week.Family income is $2,083 per week.Murtho is ranked #4,143 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Murtho?

Median rent in Murtho SA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 9.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Murtho ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Murtho?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Murtho SA 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 Murtho?

The median age in Murtho SA is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Murtho a good suburb to live in?

Murtho is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 195.The median income is $770/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.0% 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: 40992. All dollar figures in AUD.