Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Murrigal

QLD4854

Murrigal at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

106

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Murrigal.

The postcode for Murrigal is 4854 (QLD).

Murrigal (4854) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.

Murrigal has roughly 106 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.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Murrigal 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 Murrigal's population at 106, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

106

Median age

39

Family households

67%

Lone person

22%

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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$250/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$260/wk

Owner occupied

53%

Renter occupied

8%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

106

Median age: 39

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Other Offences1,019 (20.8%)
Offences Against Property508 (10.4%)
Drug Offences291 (5.9%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)245 (5.0%)
Offences Against the Person231 (4.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Murrigal.

Local schools for Murrigal

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Government School Catchment

Murray River Upper State School

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Tully State School

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Tully State High School

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Frequently asked

About Murrigal.

What is the Murrigal postcode?
Murrigal is in the 4854 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
Where is Murrigal?
Murrigal is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4854, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Murrigal?
The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $260.
What schools are in Murrigal?
There are 6 schools serving Murrigal on this page, including Murray River Upper State School, Tully State School, St Clare's School.
How walkable is Murrigal?
Murrigal has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Murrigal?
Murrigal is close to Murray Upper, Euramo, Warrami, Bilyana, Silky Oak.
What is the population of Murrigal?
The population of Murrigal is approximately 106 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

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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