Murninnie Beach at a glance
Population
1,961
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Murninnie Beach.
The postcode for Murninnie Beach is 5609 (SA).
Murninnie Beach (5609) sits in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region of South Australia.
Murninnie Beach has roughly 1,961 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murninnie Beach's population at 1,961, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
1,961
Median age
33
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$265/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
1,961
Median age: 33
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Place
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Education
Schools in Murninnie Beach.
Local schools for Murninnie Beach
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Government School Catchment
Long Street Primary School
Whyalla Secondary College
Whyalla Special Education Centre
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Frequently asked
About Murninnie Beach.
- What is the Murninnie Beach postcode?
- Murninnie Beach is in the 5609 postcode, in SA, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- Where is Murninnie Beach?
- Murninnie Beach is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5609, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- What is the average rent in Murninnie Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $265, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Murninnie Beach?
- There are 11 schools serving Murninnie Beach on this page, including Sunrise Christian School Whyalla, Long Street Primary School, Whyalla Secondary College.
- What suburbs are near Murninnie Beach?
- Murninnie Beach is close to Midgee, Cowleds Landing, Middleback Range, Whyalla Jenkins, Mullaquana.
- What is the population of Murninnie Beach?
- The population of Murninnie Beach is approximately 1,961 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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