Strathbogie Shire Council
Murchison East
Murchison East at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
140
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Murchison East.
Murchison East (3610) sits in the Strathbogie region of Victoria.
Murchison East has roughly 140 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Murchison East scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murchison East's population at 140, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (51%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
140
Median age
60
Family households
52%
Lone person
51%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$231/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
140
Median age: 60
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Safety
Crime and safety.
29
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Murchison East.
Local schools for Murchison East
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Government School Catchment
Murchison Primary School
Toolamba Primary School
Tatura Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Murchison East.
- What is the Murchison East postcode?
- Murchison East is in the 3610 postcode, in VIC, in the Strathbogie Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Murchison East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $231, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Murchison East?
- There are 20 schools serving Murchison East on this page, including Murchison Primary School, Toolamba Primary School, Tatura Primary School.
- How walkable is Murchison East?
- Murchison East has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Murchison East?
- Murchison East is close to Moorilim, Murchison, Murchison North, Arcadia South, Wahring.
- What is the population of Murchison East?
- Murchison East has approximately 140 residents. The median age is 60.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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