Murarrie

Murarrie lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Murarrie's population is around 5,209 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 434 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,775. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,204 in June 2025 and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 617 persons per square kilometer. Murarrie's growth rate of 9.1% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (7.1%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 59.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Examining future population trends, a significant increase is forecast for the top quartile of national statistical areas, with Murarrie expected to expand by 1,200 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 22.9% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Murarrie among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Murarrie averaged approximately 26 new dwelling approvals annually between FY-21 and FY-25. A total of 133 homes were approved during these five financial years, with an additional 23 approved in FY-26. On average, 4.3 new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed over the same period.

This indicates a significant demand exceeding supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $378,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals valued at $20.8 million have been registered, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Murarrie has shown slightly more development activity, with 21.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

The new building activity consists of 17.0% detached dwellings and 83.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift towards compact living that offers affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix, which is currently 73.0% houses. With around 140 people per dwelling approval, Murarrie exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Murarrie is forecasted to gain 1,195 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Murarrie has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

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The exceptional employment performance in Murarrie places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Murarrie has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate is 2.5% and the area experienced a 5.3% employment growth in the past year. As of December 2025, there are 3,597 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.7%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Workforce participation is high at 84.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 23.7% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and construction. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Health care & social assistance has limited presence at 13.9%. There are 3.0 workers per resident, indicating Murarrie functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 5.3% while labour force grew by 5.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%, labour force grow by 3.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Murarrie's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The Murarrie SA2 has an exceptionally high national income level according to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Murarrie is $68,271, with an average income of $84,237. This compares to Greater Brisbane figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on a 11.36% growth in wages since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for March 2026 would be approximately $76,027 (median) and $93,806 (average). Census data shows Murarrie's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 88th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 35.5% of locals (1,849 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to regional patterns where 33.3% fall into this range. Higher earners are prominent, with 37.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Murarrie is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Murarrie, as per the latest Census evaluation, 72.7% of dwellings were houses while 27.4% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This differed slightly from Brisbane metropolitan area's composition of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Murarrie stood at 20.6%, with mortgaged properties making up 43.7% and rented dwellings accounting for 35.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Murarrie was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Murarrie's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863 and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Murarrie features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 74.3% of all households, including 33.0% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 25.7%, with lone person households at 19.4% and group households making up 6.0% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which matches the Greater Brisbane average.

Murarrie shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Murarrie's educational attainment exceeds regional standards: 35.1% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 23.7% in the SA4 region and 25.7% in Queensland. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are held by 34.5% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificates at 21.9%. Educational participation is high, with 29.3% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.4% in primary, 7.4% in secondary, and 6.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Murarrie has 16 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 34 different routes, facilitating 2,779 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically residing 257 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Murarrie residents commute outward. Car remains the primary mode of transport at 80%, while train usage stands at 11%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 23.7% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 397 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 173 weekly trips per individual stop.

Murarrie's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Murarrie residents show positive health outcomes, with mortality rates and health conditions comparable to national averages. Common health conditions are less prevalent among the general population but higher among older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is high, at 62% of Murarrie's total population (3,208 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 9.1% and 8.0% respectively, with 72.2% reporting no medical ailments, higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Health outcomes for working-age residents are typical. Murarrie has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 9.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.1%.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Murarrie was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Murarrie had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 15.9% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 28.1% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Murarrie, making up 49.0% of its population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 0.2% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (26.0%), Australian (23.0%), and Irish (9.7%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.6% in Murarrie compared to the regional average of 1.0%, Maori at 0.9% versus 1.1%, and South Australians at 0.7% against a regional figure of 0.6%.

Murarrie's population is younger than the national pattern

Murarrie's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36, but younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Murarrie has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (18.4%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.4%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.1% to 13.6%, while those aged 75-84 increased from 2.2% to 3.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has declined from 12.3% to 10.6%, and those aged 25-34 have dropped from 18.6% to 17.2%. Population forecasts for Murarrie in 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 age group (43%), adding 330 residents to reach 1,097. In contrast, the 0-4 age group shows minimal growth of just 6%, adding only 18 people.