Mount Alexander Shire Council
Murphys Creek
Murphys Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
35.6k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Murphys Creek.
Murphys Creek (3551) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Murphys Creek has roughly 35,614 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Murphys Creek 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murphys Creek's population at 35,614, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
35,614
Median age
37
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
35,614
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Murphys Creek.
Local schools for Murphys Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tarnagulla Primary School
Dunolly Primary School
Inglewood Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Murphys Creek.
- What is the Murphys Creek postcode?
- Murphys Creek is in the 3551 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Murphys Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Murphys Creek?
- There are 5 schools serving Murphys Creek on this page, including Tarnagulla Primary School, Dunolly Primary School, Inglewood Primary School.
- How walkable is Murphys Creek?
- Murphys Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Murphys Creek?
- Murphys Creek is close to Llanelly, Arnold West, Tarnagulla, Arnold, Painswick.
- What is the population of Murphys Creek?
- Murphys Creek has approximately 35,614 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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