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

The population of Murarrie is estimated at around 5,410 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 464 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,946 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,405 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 639 persons per square kilometer. Murarrie's population growth of 9.4% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.3%). Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 55.00000000000001% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. A significant population increase is forecast in the suburb of Murarrie, with an expected growth of 1,236 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 22.8% in total over the 16 years.

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

Murarrie saw approximately 27 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, around 136 homes were approved, with an additional 24 approved in FY-26. On average, 4.3 people moved to the area per dwelling built over these five years.

This demand outpaces supply, potentially driving up prices and increasing buyer competition. Developers focus on premium market with new properties constructed at an average expected cost of $434,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $20.8 million, indicating balanced commercial development activity. New building activity shows 19.0% detached houses and 81.0% medium to high-density housing, reflecting affordability requirements and lifestyle shifts.

Murarrie's population is forecasted to increase by 1,231 residents by 2041, potentially outpacing current development rates and heightening buyer competition while supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. Fourteen projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to affect this region. Notable ones include East Village Cannon Hill, Park Hill Village Collection, East Village Commercial Tower, and Rivergate Marina Expansion. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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

Murarrie's workforce is well-educated with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 2.5% as of December 2025, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.2%.

Residents' participation in the workforce was high at 84.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. In home-based work, a moderate 24.0% of residents were working from home as per Census responses, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and construction. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

In contrast, health care & social assistance employed only 14.0% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 16.1%. With a ratio of 2.9 workers per resident at Census time, Murarrie functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 5.2% while labour force grew by 5.4%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.2%, labour force growth of 3.0%, and a fall in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 indicate potential future demand within Murarrie. Applying these projections to Murarrie's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, assuming constant population growth.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Murarrie suburb has a median taxpayer income of $66,149 and an average of $82,269, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. This is among the highest in Australia, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $73,664 (median) and $91,615 (average) as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Murarrie, between the 86th percentile nationally. The earnings profile shows 36.5% of the population, equivalent to 1,974 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, mirroring the region where 33.3% occupy this bracket. Economic strength emerges through 36.1% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 84th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Murarrie displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Murarrie's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 68.8% houses and 31.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Murarrie was at 19.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.9% and rented ones at 37.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was $450, while Brisbane metro's was $380. Nationally, Murarrie's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus Australia's 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 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, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

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% among residents aged 15+, surpassing Queensland's average of 25.7% and the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 24.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 12.6% while certificates make up 21.5%.

Educational participation is notably high at 29.2%, including primary education (9.3%), secondary education (7.2%), and tertiary education (6.6%).

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 considered good, with residents situated an average of 255 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most Murarrie residents commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 79%, while trains account for 12%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 24% of residents work from home, which may be 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 a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Murarrie residents show positive health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's analysis from 2021. Mortality rates and health conditions were largely aligned with national benchmarks.

Common health issues were seen across all ages, with mental health issues impacting 9.1% of residents and asthma affecting 8%. Private health cover was exceptionally high at 60%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Most residents, 72.2%, reported no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Working-age population health outcomes were typical. Murarrie has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 9.4% (508 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Overall rankings were in line with the general population.

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 nearby areas, with 16.1% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 28.3% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Murarrie, making up 48.6% of its population. Notably, Judaism's representation was slightly higher in Murarrie compared to Greater Brisbane, with 0.1% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (26.2%), Australian (22.9%), and Irish (9.5%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: New Zealanders made up 1.5% of Murarrie's population compared to the regional average of 1%, Maori comprised 1% versus 1.1%, and French residents were at 0.6% against the regional 0.5%.

Murarrie's population is younger than the national pattern

Murarrie's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Murarrie has a higher concentration of residents aged 35-44 at 18.4%, but fewer residents aged 65-74 at 5.4%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.2% to 13.5%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 2.1% to 3.4%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 19.4% to 17.2%, and the 5-14 group dropped from 12.0% to 10.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Murarrie. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 43%, adding 343 residents to reach 1,144. In contrast, the 0-4 age cohort shows minimal growth of just 4% (12 people).