South Murchison WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of South Murchison WA is 73 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Murchison is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in South Murchison is $138 per week ($598 per month). South Murchison has a median age of 27 years, younger than the national median of 38. South Murchison has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in South Murchison is Indonesia. The most common religion is No Religion (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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South Murchison Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

South Murchison Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$138/wk
$598 per month
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Median Age
27years
11 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 1.1 per bedroom

South Murchison Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (36) Female 47.8% (33)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
73 people · 11591.8 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

South Murchison Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

South Murchison Country of Birth

Australia
91.2%
Indonesia
8.8%

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

South Murchison Religion

No Religion
39.4%
Catholic
32.4%
Not stated
19.7%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
4.2%
Other Religions Tot
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

South Murchison Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.1%

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

South Murchison Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous
50.0%
Other
50.0%

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

South Murchison Employment

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Employed full-time
31.4% 11 people
Employed part-time
17.1% 6 people
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Not in labour force
51.4% 18 people

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

South Murchison Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
53.3%
Certificate III/IV
46.7%

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

South Murchison Occupation

Labourers
41.7%
Community & Personal Service
33.3%
Managers
25.0%

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

South Murchison Field of Study

Engineering
38.5%
Management & Commerce
38.5%
Education
23.1%

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

South Murchison Dwelling Types

Separate house
72.7%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

South Murchison Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
30.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
70.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

South Murchison Marital Status

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Married
51.2% 22
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Separated
7.0% 3
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Never married
41.9% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

South Murchison Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian
44.3%
Australian
22.8%
English
17.7%
Other
7.6%
German
3.8%
Italian
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

South Murchison School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
40.0%
Primary — Government
30.0%
Secondary — Government
30.0%

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

South Murchison Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 110

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

South Murchison Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.5% 7
Not a volunteer
82.5% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

South Murchison How People Get to Work

Walked only
60.0%
Did not go to work
40.0%

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

South Murchison Car Ownership

0 vehicles
30.0%
1 vehicle
70.0%

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

South Murchison Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
27.3%
3 bedrooms
72.7%

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

South Murchison Population Mobility

15.5%
moved in the last year
37.0%
moved in the last 5 years
45.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

South Murchison Indigenous Population

54.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
72
Indigenous residents
60
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

South Murchison Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Asthma
5

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

South Murchison Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.0%
$150-$299/wk
12.0%
$300-$399/wk
12.0%
$650-$799/wk
16.0%
$800-$999/wk
28.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

South Murchison Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
66.0%
Couple — no children
19.1%
One parent — children under 15
14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

South Murchison Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.4% 4
Did not provide
88.6% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

South Murchison Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.5%
5–14 hours
28.1%
15–29 hours
28.1%
30+ hours
12.5%
Did not do domestic work
18.8%

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

South Murchison Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
12.0%
3 persons
12.0%
4 persons
12.0%
5 persons
20.0%
6+ persons
24.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

South Murchison Where Residents Moved From

Same address
49
Moved — same area (SA2)
3
Moved from WA
3

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

South Murchison Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

South Murchison Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $138/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.5%

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

If you earn X in South Murchison

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $138/wk
Left after rent $1,487/wk
Rent share 8.5%

South Murchison vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Murchison

What is the population of South Murchison WA?

The population of South Murchison WA is 73 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in South Murchison?

The median personal income in South Murchison WA is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in South Murchison?

Median rent in South Murchison WA is $138 per week ($598 per month).Rent represents 8.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in South Murchison?

The median age in South Murchison WA is 27 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is South Murchison a good suburb to live in?

South Murchison is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 73.The median income is $725/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.5% 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: 51379. All dollar figures in AUD.