Murray Upper at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
218
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Murray Upper.
The postcode for Murray Upper is 4854 (QLD).
Murray Upper (4854) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.
Murray Upper has roughly 218 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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 Upper 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murray Upper's population at 218, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (52% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
218
Median age
42
Family households
75%
Lone person
33%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
52%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
218
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Cassowary Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
4,896
total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary Coast Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: 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
Education
Schools in Murray Upper.
Local schools for Murray Upper
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Murray River Upper State School
Kennedy State School
Tully State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Murray Upper.
- What is the Murray Upper postcode?
- Murray Upper is in the 4854 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Murray Upper?
- Murray Upper is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4854, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Murray Upper?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Murray Upper?
- There are 6 schools serving Murray Upper on this page, including Murray River Upper State School, Kennedy State School, Tully State School.
- How walkable is Murray Upper?
- Murray Upper has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Murray Upper?
- Murray Upper is close to Warrami, Murrigal, Bilyana, Euramo, Lumholtz.
- What is the population of Murray Upper?
- The population of Murray Upper is approximately 218 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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