Murray Downs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
274
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Murray Downs.
The postcode for Murray Downs is 2734 (NSW).
Murray Downs (2734) sits in the Murray River region of NSW.
Murray Downs has roughly 274 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Murray Downs 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murray Downs's population at 274, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
274
Median age
48
Family households
82%
Lone person
14%
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-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
274
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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 January 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 Murray Downs.
Local schools for Murray Downs
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Government School Catchment
Lake Boga Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Swan Hill Christian School
St Mary MacKillop College
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Frequently asked
About Murray Downs.
- What is the Murray Downs postcode?
- Murray Downs is in the 2734 postcode, in NSW, in the Murray River Council region.
- Where is Murray Downs?
- Murray Downs is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2734, in the Murray River Council region.
- What is the average rent in Murray Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Murray Downs?
- There are 3 schools serving Murray Downs on this page, including Lake Boga Primary School, Swan Hill Christian School, St Mary MacKillop College.
- How walkable is Murray Downs?
- Murray Downs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Murray Downs?
- Murray Downs is close to Mellool, Dilpurra, Wetuppa, Speewa, Cobramunga.
- What is the population of Murray Downs?
- The population of Murray Downs is approximately 274 (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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