Murgon

Murgon has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Murgon is around 2,335, reflecting a 115-person increase since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for surrounding areas applied to Murgon by AreaSearch in June 2024 was 2,308. This growth equates to a density ratio of 35 persons per square kilometer. Since the Census date, an additional 2 new addresses have been validated. Murgon's population growth rate of 5.2% since the census is close to the SA3 area's 6.2%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Interstate migration contributed approximately 89.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses 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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. By 2041, the suburb of Murgon is expected to increase by 183 persons, reflecting an 8.5% total gain over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Murgon according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Murgon has had minimal residential development activity in recent years. There were two dwelling approvals annually on average over the past five years, totalling 13. This low level of development reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs are typically specific and local rather than driven by broad market demand.

It should be noted that with such low approval numbers, yearly growth figures can vary significantly based on individual projects. Murgon shows significantly less construction activity than the rest of Queensland and this activity level is also below national patterns. Recent building activity in Murgon has consisted entirely of standalone homes, aligning with rural living preferences for space and privacy. The estimated population density is 519 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Murgon is expected to grow by 198 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth in the area.

Murgon has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like alterations to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. As of AreaSearch's identification, zero projects are anticipated to notably impact this area. Notable projects encompass South Burnett Renewable Energy Hub, Borumba Pumped Hydro Transmission Connections, Queensland Supergrid South, and South East Queensland Level Crossing Program 2024. The following list elaborates on those expected to be most pertinent.

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The labour market performance in Murgon lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Murgon's workforce is balanced between white and blue-collar jobs. Key sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

As of June 2025, the unemployment rate was 8.5%, with an estimated employment growth of 5.6% over the past year. The area has 920 residents in work, but its unemployment rate is 4.5% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation lags at 43.1%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Education & training is particularly strong, employing 1.8 times the regional level, while professional & technical employs just 1.4% of local workers, below Rest of Qld's 5.1%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited, with a difference between Census working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.6%, while the labour force rose by 7.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.9 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld experienced employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that while national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, local employment in Murgon should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Murgon's median income among taxpayers was $45,053 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $51,512 during the same period. These figures compare to Rest of Qld's median and average incomes of $50,780 and $64,844 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest Murgon's median income will be approximately $51,356 and the average income will be around $58,719. Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Murgon all fall between the 2nd and 6th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 31.9% of Murgon's population (744 individuals) have incomes within the $400 - $799 range, unlike regional trends where 31.7% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Despite modest housing costs allowing for 87.5% income retention, Murgon's total disposable income ranks at just the 5th percentile nationally.

Murgon is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Murgon, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.2% houses and 5.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 93.4% houses and 6.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Murgon was at 41.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.3% and rented ones at 32.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $867, which is below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,083. The median weekly rent figure in Murgon was recorded at $220, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $230. Nationally, Murgon's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Murgon features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.6% of all households, including 15.7% couples with children, 32.4% couples without children, and 15.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.4%, with lone person households at 31.3% and group households comprising 3.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.3.

Murgon faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 11.2%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (29.4%). Educational participation is high at 27.8%, with 12.7% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 1.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Murgon's three schools have a combined enrollment of 529 students, serving distinct age groups with two primary and one secondary school. The area functions as an educational hub with 22.7 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 13.9, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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Health performance in Murgon is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Critical health challenges are evident across Murgon. A range of health conditions impact both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover stands at approximately 48% of the total population (around 1,111 people), lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 11.0% and 9.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 56.7% report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 59.4% in Rest of Qld. Murgon has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 28.8% (672 people), compared to the state average of 26.8%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

Murgon is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Murgon had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 87.7% of its population being Australian citizens, 90.2% born in Australia, and 96.0% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion was Christianity, accounting for 59.3% of Murgon's population, compared to 56.4% across the rest of Queensland. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were Australian (28.8%), English (28.5%), and Australian Aboriginal (11.5%), which was significantly higher than the regional average of 6.0%.

There were notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: German was overrepresented at 9.4% compared to the regional average of 7.8%, Samoan was present at 0.2% while it was not reported regionally, and Maori was represented at 0.4% versus 0.3% regionally.

Murgon hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Murgon's median age is 48, which is higher than Rest of Qld's figure of 41 and significantly greater than Australia's national norm of 38. The 75-84 age group constitutes 10.8% of Murgon's population, compared to Rest of Qld, while the 35-44 cohort makes up 8.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has increased from 9.5% to 10.8%, and the 5-14 cohort has decreased from 13.5% to 11.7%. By 2041, Murgon's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 88%, reaching 202 people from 107. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 61% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are anticipated for the 45-54 and 55-64 age groups.