Murray and Mallee
Murtho
Murtho at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
195
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Murtho.
Murtho (5340) sits in the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia.
Murtho has roughly 195 residents, with an established, older skew. 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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What it’s like to live here.
Murtho 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murtho's population at 195, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (46% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
195
Median age
47
Family households
80%
Lone person
23%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
46%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
195
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· 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
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Education
Schools in Murtho.
Local schools for Murtho
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Government School Catchment
Renmark High School
Renmark Primary School
Renmark West Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Murtho.
- What is the Murtho postcode?
- Murtho is in the 5340 postcode, in SA, in the Murray and Mallee region.
- What is the average rent in Murtho?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Murtho?
- There are 5 schools serving Murtho on this page, including St Joseph's School, Renmark High School, Renmark Primary School.
- How walkable is Murtho?
- Murtho has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Murtho?
- Murtho is close to Paringa, Mundic Creek, Renmark, Crescent, Wonuarra.
- What is the population of Murtho?
- Murtho has approximately 195 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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