Murlong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
27
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Murlong.
The postcode for Murlong is 5642 (SA).
Murlong (5642) sits in the Elliston region of South Australia.
Murlong has roughly 27 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Murlong 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murlong's population at 27, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
27
Median age
27
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$100/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$120/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
27
Median age: 27
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Murlong.
Local schools for Murlong
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Government School Catchment
Lock Area School
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Frequently asked
About Murlong.
- What is the Murlong postcode?
- Murlong is in the 5642 postcode, in SA, in the Elliston region.
- Where is Murlong?
- Murlong is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5642, in the Elliston region.
- What is the average rent in Murlong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $100, for units it's $120.
- What schools are in Murlong?
- There are 1 schools serving Murlong on this page, including Lock Area School.
- How walkable is Murlong?
- Murlong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Murlong?
- Murlong is close to Boonerdo, Hincks, Ulyerra, Warrachie, Murdinga.
- What is the population of Murlong?
- The population of Murlong is approximately 27 (2021 Census). The median age is 27.
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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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