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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
Murtho Median Income & Rent
Murtho Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Murtho Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Murtho Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Murtho Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Murtho Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Murtho Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Murtho Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Murtho Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Murtho Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Murtho Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Murtho Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Murtho Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Murtho Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Murtho Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Murtho Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Murtho School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Murtho Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Murtho Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Murtho Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Murtho How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Murtho Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Murtho Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Murtho Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Murtho Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Murtho Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Murtho Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Murtho Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Murtho Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Murtho Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Murtho Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Murtho When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Murtho Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Murtho Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Murtho Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Murtho Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Murtho Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 5 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Murtho Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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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.