Murrabit at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
230
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Murrabit.
The postcode for Murrabit is 3579 (VIC).
Murrabit (3579) sits in the Swan Hill region of Victoria.
Murrabit has roughly 230 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Murrabit scores 2/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murrabit's population at 230, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
230
Median age
52
Family households
73%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$158/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
230
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Murrabit.
Local schools for Murrabit
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Government School Catchment
Murrabit Group School
Barham Public School
Barham High School
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Frequently asked
About Murrabit.
- What is the Murrabit postcode?
- Murrabit is in the 3579 postcode, in VIC, in the Swan Hill Rural City Council region.
- Where is Murrabit?
- Murrabit is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3579, in the Swan Hill Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Murrabit?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $158.
- What schools are in Murrabit?
- There are 3 schools serving Murrabit on this page, including Murrabit Group School, Barham Public School, Barham High School.
- How walkable is Murrabit?
- Murrabit has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Murrabit?
- Murrabit is close to Gonn Crossing, Murrabit West, Myall, Capels Crossing, Benjeroop.
- What is the population of Murrabit?
- The population of Murrabit is approximately 230 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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