Shire of Murray
Upper Murray
Upper Murray at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,673
Median age 80
The brief
What to know about Upper Murray.
Upper Murray (6390) sits in the Murray region of Western Australia.
Upper Murray has roughly 1,673 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by 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.
Upper Murray 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Murray's population at 1,673, with a median age of 80. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,673
Median age
80
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,673
Median age: 80
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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 Upper Murray.
Local schools for Upper Murray
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Boddington District High School
Yarloop Primary School
Dwellingup Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
724 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Upper Murray.
- What is the Upper Murray postcode?
- Upper Murray is in the 6390 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Murray?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Upper Murray?
- There are 8 schools serving Upper Murray on this page, including Boddington District High School, Yarloop Primary School, Dwellingup Primary School.
- How walkable is Upper Murray?
- Upper Murray has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Murray?
- Upper Murray is close to Lower Hotham, Marradong, Quindanning, Wuraming, Yourdamung Lake.
- What is the population of Upper Murray?
- Upper Murray has approximately 1,673 residents. The median age is 80.
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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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