Strathbogie Shire Council
Murchison
Murchison at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
1,600
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Murchison.
Murchison (3610) sits in the Strathbogie region of Victoria.
Murchison has roughly 1,600 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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 scores 6/100 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 5 government primary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murchison's population at 1,600, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,600
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,600
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
40
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.
6
0
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Murchison.
Local schools for Murchison
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Murchison Primary School
Harston Primary School
Toolamba 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.
- What is the Murchison postcode?
- Murchison is in the 3610 postcode, in VIC, in the Strathbogie Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Murchison?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $231, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Murchison?
- There are 9 schools serving Murchison on this page, including Murchison Primary School, Harston Primary School, Toolamba Primary School.
- How walkable is Murchison?
- Murchison has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Murchison?
- Murchison is close to Murchison East, Moorilim, Murchison North, Dhurringile, Wahring.
- What is the population of Murchison?
- Murchison has approximately 1,600 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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