Murgon at a glance
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Population
2,220
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Murgon.
The postcode for Murgon is 4605 (QLD).
Murgon (4605) sits in the Gympie region of Queensland.
Murgon has roughly 2,220 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Murgon scores 38/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murgon's population at 2,220, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,220
Median age
48
Family households
65%
Lone person
31%
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· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
2,220
Median age: 48
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Gympie Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
7,175
total offences in 2026 across the Gympie Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
38
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Murgon.
Local schools for Murgon
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Government School Catchment
Murgon State School
Murgon State High School
Cherbourg State School
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Frequently asked
About Murgon.
- What is the Murgon postcode?
- Murgon is in the 4605 postcode, in QLD, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- Where is Murgon?
- Murgon is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4605, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Murgon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Murgon?
- There are 6 schools serving Murgon on this page, including Murgon State School, Murgon State High School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Murgon?
- Murgon has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Murgon?
- Murgon is close to Manyung, Manyung, Ficks Crossing, Cherbourg, Moondooner.
- What is the population of Murgon?
- The population of Murgon is approximately 2,220 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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