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Queensland · Postcode 4503
Murrumba Downs postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 23 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Murrumba Downs 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
Murrumba Downs vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Murrumba Downs | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,827 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $360 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,863 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 39 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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.
Postcode 4503 covers Murrumba Downs, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 23 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Moreton Bay - South region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Moreton Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Murrumba Downs has a population of 10,795 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,827, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 318 (2.9% of residents).
Housing in Murrumba Downs includes a median weekly rent of $360, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,863, with 3,918 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 71.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Murrumba Downs scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Schools in Murrumba Downs include Murrumba State Secondary College, Undurba State School and Living Faith Lutheran Primary School.
Murrumba Downs is part of the Strathpine statistical area in Queensland.
Murrumba Downs details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4503 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 10,795 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,827/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $857/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $360 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,863 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 6.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1675/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,918 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 318 (2.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -27.2670888 |
| Longitude | 153.0091078 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 23 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - South |
| Area (SA3) | Strathpine |
| Local Government | Moreton Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Dickson |
| State Electorate | Pine Rivers |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,188 (20.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,312 (12.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,689 (24.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,755 (25.5%) |
| 65+ years | 1,847 (17.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,001 (9.3%) |
| Asthma | 980 (9.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 538 (5.0%) |
| Diabetes | 535 (5.0%) |
| Cancer | 416 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 238 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 80 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 128 (3.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,319 (33.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,629 (41.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 811 (20.9%) |
Schools in Murrumba Downs
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Murrumba Downs. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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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.