Mitchell Shire Council
Murrindindi
Murrindindi at a glance
Median house
$330,000
Median unit
$237,600
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
114
Median age 60
About
Welcome to Murrindindi.
Murrindindi (3717) sits in the Mitchell region of Victoria. The median house here is $330,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Murrindindi has roughly 114 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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Houses change hands at $330,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $237,600, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $66,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Murrindindi on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$330,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $237,600.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$245/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$330,000
$237,600
114
Median age: 60
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.73% (median rent $300/wk against a $330,000 price tag). Units yield 5.36% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.73%
Based on $330,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.36%
Based on $237,600 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202675%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murrindindi's population at 114, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
114
Median age
60
Family households
73%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Murrindindi 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Murrindindi.
Local schools for Murrindindi
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Buxton Primary School
Yea Primary School
Yea High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Murrindindi.
- What is the median house price in Murrindindi?
- The median house price in Murrindindi, VIC 3717 is $330,000. The median unit price is $237,600. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Murrindindi postcode?
- Murrindindi is in the 3717 postcode, in VIC, in the Mitchell Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Murrindindi?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $245.
- What schools are in Murrindindi?
- There are 4 schools serving Murrindindi on this page, including Buxton Primary School, Sacred Heart School, Yea Primary School.
- How walkable is Murrindindi?
- Murrindindi has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Murrindindi?
- Murrindindi is close to Glenburn, Crystal Creek, Limestone, Buxton, Whanregarwen.
- What is the population of Murrindindi?
- Murrindindi has approximately 114 residents. The median age is 60.
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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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