Murdoch at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
3,352
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Murdoch.
The postcode for Murdoch is 6150 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Murdoch (6150) sits in the Melville region of Western Australia.
Murdoch has roughly 3,352 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Murdoch scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murdoch's population at 3,352, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,352
Median age
43
Family households
68%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
3,352
Median age: 43
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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 Murdoch postcode?
- Murdoch is in the 6150 postcode, in WA, in the City of Melville region.
- Where is Murdoch?
- Murdoch is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6150. It is part of the Greater Perth area, 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?
- The population of Murdoch is approximately 3,352 (2021 Census). 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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