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Murgon has an estimated 2,320 residents, up from 2,220 at the 2021 Census — a change of 100 people, or 4.5%. Density is about 36 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS demographic updates and address validations by AreaSearch, the suburb of Murgon has an estimated population of 2,320 in May 2026. This indicates a rise of 100 people (4.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,220 people. This change is calculated from a resident population of 2,318, which AreaSearch estimated using the ABS June 2025 ERP release and post-Census address records. The suburb of Murgon has a density of 35 persons per square kilometer, which represents a spacious layout. The post-Census expansion of 4.5% in the suburb of Murgon is within 2.1 percentage points of the wider SA3 region (6.6%), showing competitive growth.
Net population gains were mostly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 89.0% of the growth. AreaSearch utilizes projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2. If these are unavailable, or for periods after 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 using 2021 data are substituted. Since Queensland state projections exclude age-specific details, AreaSearch allocates age cohort growth proportionally using the ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 based on 2022 data. Future demographics for the suburb of Murgon indicate growth just under the median for Australian regional areas, with an expected increase of 177 persons by 2041, representing a total rise of 7.5% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Property development in Murgon is minimal, averaging 1 new dwellings annually, representing 9 dwellings over the five-year period. This quiet pace of construction is typical for rural locations where housing requirements are modest and expansion is naturally constrained by local requirements and utility capacity. With such a low volume of permits, individual projects can heavily influence year-on-year statistics. Murgon exhibits far less residential construction than the Rest of Qld, and this development rate is also lower than the national average. Recent construction has consisted entirely of single-family detached houses, targeting buyers looking for a rural lifestyle and extra space.
The ratio of 771 people per building approval highlights the quiet nature of local construction. Long-term projections indicate that Murgon will gain 175 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Should current construction rates persist, the supply of new housing may fall short of population growth, which could increase competition among buyers and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 35 current infrastructure and development projects close to Murgon, worth an estimated $3.52 billion. 9 are already under construction and 12 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects play a major role in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects that are likely to impact this area. Some of the major infrastructure projects planned in the wider region include the South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub, Borumba Pumped Hydro Transmission Connections, Queensland Supergrid South, and the South East Queensland Level Crossing Program 2024.
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Wondai Haly Street Retail Development
Modern retail store with 30 car parks and four short-stay parking bays on former Mick Boisen store site. Development to revitalize Wondai town centre commercial district with contemporary shopping and business premises.
Hillview Estate
Hillview Estate is a residential masterplanned community located in Kingaroy. Featuring a mix of modern residential lots, it provides access to essential regional infrastructure including local schools, shopping centres, parks, and sporting facilities.
Kingaroy Solar Farm
A 53MW solar farm project bringing renewable energy to the area, now operational and in the Operations and Maintenance phase as of June 2025. It comprises solar PV modules, steel racking and piled supports, electrical transformers and inverters, electrical cabling, battery storage, telecommunications equipment, internal access tracks, an electrical operations room, substation, perimeter fencing, and an adequate buffer between sensitive receptors provided by setback and landscape planting.
South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub
The South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub is a regional cluster of renewable generation and storage projects centred on the Tarong precinct, around 30 km west of Kingaroy. The hub's flagship project is the 436.5 MW Tarong West Wind Farm, comprising up to 97 Vestas wind turbines (each 4.5 MW, up to 280 metres tall) across about 19,000 hectares of grazing land near Kumbia and Ironpot. The wind farm received state development approval in August 2024 and federal EPBC approval in February 2026, with construction targeted to commence in late 2026 and commercial operation expected from around 2028.Once operating it is expected to power up to 230,000 homes and support around 200 construction jobs and 15 ongoing roles. The wind farm is being developed by RES, with Stanwell holding exclusivity to negotiate a long-term offtake Power Purchase Agreement after transferring its acquisition option to a private investor. The hub also includes the 300 MW / 600 MWh Tarong Battery Energy Storage System (164 Tesla Megapack 2XL units, installed by Yurika), which commenced commercial operations in February 2026, and the operational 40 MW Kingaroy Solar Farm developed and owned by Metlen (formerly Mytilineos), located approximately 1 km east of Kingaroy and completed in 2024. Together the projects support Queensland's Energy Roadmap and the conversion of the Tarong site into a clean energy hub.
Broadway Hotel Redevelopment
Demolition of the fire-damaged Broadway Hotel and adjoining structures, and construction of a modern two-storey hotel with ground-floor restaurant/bar and bottle shop, plus 18 short-stay accommodation units on the upper level and on-site parking. Cross-block pedestrian link proposed between Glendon Street and Kingaroy Street.
Harris Road Short-Term Accommodation Complex
Construction of 14-unit short-term accommodation complex at corner of Harris Road and Hodge Street. Modern self-contained units targeting business travelers and tourist market with central location and contemporary amenities.
Kingaroy Hospital Redevelopment
The $92.5 million redevelopment of Kingaroy Hospital delivered a state-of-the-art, two-level clinical services building with 66 beds. The project significantly expanded local healthcare capacity, featuring a new emergency department, modern maternity suites, high-tech operating theatres, and enhanced services for dialysis, chemotherapy, and medical imaging. Designed with future flexibility in mind, the facility serves as a vital civic hub for the South Burnett region, reducing the need for patient travel to larger metropolitan centers.
Kingaroy Youth Park Redevelopment: Stage 1
South Burnett CTC (CTC) is delivering Stage 1 works at the Kingaroy Youth Park precinct on Somerset Street to expand youth, family and homelessness support services. Scope includes a new welcoming reception, community undercover area, chat rooms, amenities, staff offices and landscaping/car parking, replacing the ageing shed beside the skate park. The project is equally funded by the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program and CTC, each contributing 1.98 million AUD, for a total of 3.968 million AUD, with additional support from the Tarong Community Partnership Fund.Local Kingaroy builder Favier Building Industries was awarded the construction tender, with works commencing October 2025. As of February 2026 the subfloor framing and flooring had been completed, with CTC targeting practical completion by 30 June 2026. CTC services continue to operate on site throughout construction.
949 residents of Murgon are employed, from a labour force of 1,008. Unemployment sits at 5.9%, with participation at 52.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,855, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Murgon features a workforce balanced between professional and trade roles, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 5.9%, and an annual employment growth rate of 9.1% according to aggregated regional statistics. In March 2026, there were 949 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 1.9% higher than the Regional Qld average of 3.9%, while the participation rate of 52.1% is significantly lower than the Regional Qld average of 64.3%. Census data showed that only 6.3% of the workforce worked from home, though this may reflect pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. The suburb has a notable concentration in education & training, where the employment share is 1.8 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical roles are underrepresented, accounting for 1.4% of the local workforce compared to 5.1% in Regional Qld. The discrepancy between local Census jobs and resident workers suggests limited employment options within the immediate area. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the broader region, the year ending March 2026 saw employment expand by 9.1% and the labor force grow by 5.5%, leading to a decrease in unemployment of 3.0 percentage points. In comparison, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the labor force increase by 0.3%, and unemployment go up by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide a benchmark for future demand. These projections, spanning five and ten-year intervals, have been applied to the local workforce structure. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Weighting these projections to the local industry mix suggests employment in Murgon could grow by 6.2% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, assuming local trends align with national industry patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Murgon is $984 a week (about $51,000 a year), with median personal income at $546 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,053 a year against an average of $51,512. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Postcode data from the ATO for the 2023 financial year indicates that personal incomes in the suburb of Murgon are below the national average, with a median of $45,053 and an average of $51,512. This is lower than the Regional Qld median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $50,171 for the median and $57,364 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Murgon fell between the 2nd and 6th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket contains 31.9% of residents (740 people) earning between $400 - 799, whereas metropolitan areas peak in the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 31.7%. Although residents retain 87.5% of their income due to low housing costs, total disposable income is situated at the 5th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Murgon had 862 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 5% apartments. 25% are owned with a mortgage, 33% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.3%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Murgon consisted of 94.2% detached houses and 5.8% other dwelling types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership stood at 41.9%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (25.3%) or rented (32.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $867 and median weekly rent of $220 are both lower than the Regional Qld figures of $1,655 and $345. Locally, mortgage payments are lower than the national average of $1,863, and rents are below the Australian median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Murgon counted 862 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 16% are couples with children, fewer than in 94% of areas nationally, against 32% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 64.6% of households, consisting of couples with children (15.7%), couples without children (32.4%), and single parents (15.4%). Non-family households comprise the remaining 35.4%, consisting of single-person households at 31.3% and group housing at 3.2%. The median household occupancy of 2.2 individuals is slightly below the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
11.2% of adults in Murgon hold a university qualification, including 7.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 95% of areas nationally. A further 29.4% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 529 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 821 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Local educational levels present challenges, with the university qualification rate of 11.2% falling below the national benchmark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 7.3% of the community, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.6%. Vocational and technical skills are common, with 38.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (29.4%). A high proportion of the population is engaged in learning, with 27.8% of residents enrolled in education. This comprises 12.7% in primary school, 8.6% in high school, and 1.8% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Murgon means driving: households keep an average of 1.2 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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56.7% of residents in Murgon report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 93% of areas nationally. 12.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 8.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Mortality data and chronic illness rates point to significant health challenges in Murgon across different age groups. The rate of private health insurance is low at approximately 48% of the population (~1,104 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues, affecting 11.0% and 9.9% of residents. Meanwhile, 56.7% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. The working-age demographic faces high rates of chronic health issues. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 29.4% of the population (682 people), which exceeds the Regional Qld level of 20.4%.
Health challenges among older residents rank higher relative to national averages than the general local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Murgon is largely Australian-born, at 90.2% of residents, with 4.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.8%) and English (28.5%). 11.5% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Murgon has low levels of cultural diversity, with citizens representing 87.7% of the population, 90.2% of residents born in Australia, and 96.0% speaking only English at home. The main religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 59.3% of the population compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. In terms of parent country of birth, the main ancestry groups are Australian at 28.8%, English at 28.5%, and Australian Aboriginal at 11.5%, which is higher than the regional average of 3.9%. Certain backgrounds are overrepresented relative to the region, with German ancestry at 9.4% (compared to 4.7% regionally), Samoan ancestry at 0.2% (compared to 0.2%), and Maori ancestry at 0.4% (compared to 0.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Murgon is 48, older than 88% of areas nationally. 21.3% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of Murgon is 48, which is older than the Regional Qld median of 41 and the national average of 38. The cohort aged 75 - 84 represents 11.3% of the population, compared to 8.2% for the 35 - 44 cohort. This concentration of older residents aged 75 - 84 is higher than the national figure of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 9.5% to 11.3% and the 0 to 4 group rose from 4.7% to 5.9%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 13.5% to 11.5% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 11.4% to 10.3%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the 85+ cohort will grow by 82% (88 people) to reach 198 from a base of 109. Residents aged 65+ are expected to account for 63% of total population growth, while declines are projected for the 45 to 54 and 5 to 14 brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Murgon
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,220 at the 2021 Census → 2,320 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32082). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.