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Queensland · Postcode 4814
Murray postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1106 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Murray at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Murray vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Murray | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,325 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $107 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Median age | 22 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Murray is a locality 1106 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4814. It falls within the Townsville region. The local government area is Townsville.
According to the 2021 Census, Murray has a population of 1,739 with a median age of 22. The median weekly household income is $1,325, below the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 54 (3.1% of residents).
Housing in Murray includes a median weekly rent of $107, 33 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 100.0% of dwellings.
Murray is part of the Townsville statistical area in Queensland.
Murray details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4814 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,739 |
| Median Age | 22 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,325/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,302/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $107 |
| Average Household Size | 1 persons |
| Area | 12.1 km² |
| Population Density | 144/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 33 |
| Australian Citizens | 40.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 54 (3.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| Latitude | -19.3212129 |
| Longitude | 146.8077553 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1106 km |
| Region (SA4) | Townsville |
| Area (SA3) | Townsville |
| Local Government | Townsville |
| Federal Electorate | Herbert |
| State Electorate | Townsville |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,248 (71.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 453 (26.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 28 (1.6%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
Housing Tenure
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 28 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 13 (35.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 24 (64.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.