Murray Town at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
58
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Murray Town.
The postcode for Murray Town is 5481 (SA).
Murray Town (5481) sits in the Northern Areas region of South Australia.
Murray Town has roughly 58 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Murray Town 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murray Town's population at 58, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
58
Median age
55
Family households
64%
Lone person
18%
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)
$155/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$132/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
58
Median age: 55
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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 Murray Town.
Local schools for Murray Town
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Government School Catchment
Booleroo Centre District School
Melrose Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Murray Town.
- What is the Murray Town postcode?
- Murray Town is in the 5481 postcode, in SA, in the Northern Areas region.
- Where is Murray Town?
- Murray Town is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5481, in the Northern Areas region.
- What is the average rent in Murray Town?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $155, for units it's $132.
- What schools are in Murray Town?
- There are 2 schools serving Murray Town on this page, including Booleroo Centre District School, Melrose Primary School.
- How walkable is Murray Town?
- Murray Town has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Murray Town?
- Murray Town is close to Wongyarra, Bangor, Wirrabara, Booleroo Centre, Melrose.
- What is the population of Murray Town?
- The population of Murray Town is approximately 58 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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