Murrumba Downs at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
10.8k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Murrumba Downs.
The postcode for Murrumba Downs is 4503 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Murrumba Downs (4503) sits in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland.
Murrumba Downs has roughly 10,795 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Murrumba Downs scores 14/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murrumba Downs's population at 10,795, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,795
Median age
39
Family households
78%
Lone person
20%
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· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$670/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
10,795
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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 Moreton Bay City 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.
54,674
total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City 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.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Murrumba Downs.
Local schools for Murrumba Downs
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Government School Catchment
Undurba State School
Murrumba State Secondary College
Griffin State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Murrumba Downs.
- What is the Murrumba Downs postcode?
- Murrumba Downs is in the 4503 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- Where is Murrumba Downs?
- Murrumba Downs is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4503. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Murrumba Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $670, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Murrumba Downs?
- There are 20 schools serving Murrumba Downs on this page, including Undurba State School, Murrumba State Secondary College, Living Faith Lutheran Primary School.
- How walkable is Murrumba Downs?
- Murrumba Downs has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Murrumba Downs?
- Murrumba Downs is close to Dohles Rocks, Kallangur, Griffin, Lawnton, Mango Hill.
- What is the population of Murrumba Downs?
- The population of Murrumba Downs is approximately 10,795 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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