City of Melville
Murdoch
Murdoch at a glance
Median house
$448,000
Median unit
$343,440
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
3,352
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Murdoch.
Murdoch is a suburb in Western Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$448,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$445/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$448,000
$343,440
3,352
Median age: 43
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.34%
Based on $448,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.74%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202659%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,352
Median age
43
Family households
68%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Getting around
Walkability.
28
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Murdoch.
Local schools for Murdoch
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Government School Catchment
West Leeming Primary School
Leeming Senior High School
Leeming Senior High School Education Support Centre
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Murdoch.
- What is the median house price in Murdoch?
- The median house price in Murdoch, WA 6150 is $448,000. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Murdoch postcode?
- Murdoch is in the 6150 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- What is the average rent in Murdoch?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $445.
- What schools are in Murdoch?
- There are 20 schools serving Murdoch on this page, including West Leeming Primary School, Leeming Senior High School, Leeming Senior High School Education Support Centre.
- How walkable is Murdoch?
- Murdoch has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Murdoch?
- Murdoch is close to Bateman, North Lake, Winthrop, Leeming, Bull Creek.
- What is the population of Murdoch?
- Murdoch has approximately 3,352 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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