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, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 5,347 people. This figure reflects an increase of 401 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,946 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 5,349 following examination of the latest ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 20 new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 632 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Murarrie has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%, outpacing the state's average. Natural growth primarily drove recent population gains, contributing approximately 55% overall.

All drivers including overseas and interstate migration were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. By 2041, Murarrie is forecast to grow by 1,400 persons, reflecting a total gain of 26.4% over the 17-year period based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Murarrie had approximately 27 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 135 homes were approved, with one more in FY-26 so far. This results in an average of 4.4 people moving to the area per dwelling built over those five years.

The demand significantly outpaces supply, potentially driving up prices and increasing buyer competition. New properties are constructed at an average value of $431,000, aligning with regional patterns. In FY-26, commercial approvals totaled $20.8 million, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Building activity comprises 19.0% detached houses and 81.0% medium to high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers.

This shift reflects reduced development site availability and changing lifestyle demands. Murarrie's population growth is projected at 1,409 residents by 2041, potentially outpacing current development rates, heightening buyer competition, and supporting price increases.

Murarrie has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include East Village Cannon Hill, Rivermakers Masterplan (announced 07/2016), and Rivermakers Masterplan (expected completion 2024). The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Murarrie ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Murarrie has a well-educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate in the area was 2.6% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.6%. As of June 2025, there were 3,616 residents employed with an unemployment rate of just 1.5% below Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation in Murarrie was 75.4%, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and construction.

Murarrie has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance employs only 14.0% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 16.1%. There were 2.9 workers for every resident as at the Census, indicating that Murarrie functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 4.6% while labour force increased by 4.4%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment falling by 0.4 percentage points. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22, national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Murarrie's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

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

Murarrie has a median taxpayer income of $66,146 and an average of $82,256 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99%, estimated incomes would be approximately $75,400 (median) and $93,764 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Murarrie's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 86th and 86th percentiles. Incomes in Murarrie are distributed similarly to the region, with 36.5% of individuals earning between $1,500 - $2,999 annually. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 36.1% of households, indicating strong consumer spending despite high housing costs consuming 16.2% of income. Murarrie's disposable income ranks at the 84th percentile and its SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Murarrie displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Murarrie's dwelling structures, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 68.8% houses and 31.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Brisbane metro had no record of houses or other dwellings at that time. Home ownership in Murarrie stood at 19.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.9% and rented ones at 37.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, aligning with the Brisbane metro average. The median weekly rent figure was $450, unlike Brisbane metro which had no recorded data for rents. Nationally, Murarrie's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Murarrie features high concentrations of group households, with a median household size of 2.6 people

Family households comprise 73.1% of all households, including 31.6% couples with children, 27.9% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 26.9%, with lone person households at 20.9% and group households comprising 6.0%. The median household size is 2.6 people.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 35.6% of residents aged 15+, surpassing both the Queensland average of 25.7% and the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 24.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.3% and graduate diplomas at 3.6%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.6% and certificates at 21.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.3% in primary, 7.2% in secondary, and 6.6% in tertiary education. Murarrie State School serves the local area, enrolling 57 students as of a recent report. The school provides typical Australian educational conditions (ICSEA: 950) with balanced opportunities. It caters exclusively to primary education, with secondary options available nearby. The low ratio of 1.1 school places per 100 residents indicates many local students attend schools outside Murarrie.

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

Murarrie has 16 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 28 individual routes, collectively providing 2572 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good with residents typically located 255 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 367 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 160 weekly trips per stop.

Murarrie's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Murarrie.

Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, including older and at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high, approximately 60% of the total population of 3,196 people. Mental health issues are the most common medical condition in the area, impacting 9.1% of residents. Asthma affects 8.0%. A total of 72.2% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 0% across Greater Brisbane. As of 4 July 2021, 9.3% of residents are aged 65 and over, totalling 497 people.

Murarrie was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Murarrie had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 16.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 28.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Murarrie, accounting for 48.6% of its population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to none across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups were English (26.2%), Australian (22.9%), and Irish (9.5%). There were also significant differences in the representation of New Zealanders (1.5% vs none regionally), Maori (1.0% vs none), and French (0.6% vs none).

Murarrie's population is younger than the national pattern

Murarrie's median age of 36 years is equal to Greater Brisbane's and somewhat younger than the national average of 38 years. The age group of 35-44 years shows strong representation at 18.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 5.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 55-64 age group has grown from 9.2% to 10.4% of the population, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 2.1% to 3.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 19.4% to 17.0%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 12.0% to 10.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Murarrie. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to increase significantly, expanding by 382 people (47%) from 812 to 1,195. Meanwhile, the 0-4 cohort grows modestly by 3%, adding 11 people.