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Murchison, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Murchison is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 891. Elevation: 410 ft (125 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
891 Population 1/sq mi density
410 ft Elevation 125 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
21.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$17,542 Median Income
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$17,542 median income, 5.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$138,000 home value, $690/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population891
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$17,542
Per Capita$17,542
Unemployment5.1%

Housing

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Home Value$138,000
Rent$690
Ownership82.7%
Housing Units356

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain21.0 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Population891
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Coordinates-36.6189°, 145.2172°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation21.0 inches (533 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,542
Median Age50.0 years

About Murchison

Murchison is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 891. The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet (125 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 48°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Murchison has a population of 891 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,049.6 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

891
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
1,049.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Murchison vs Australia Average

The median household income in Murchison is $17,542, which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,542 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $337, 76% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 85 business establishments.

Income: Murchison vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$17,542
77% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$17,542
Avg Weekly Wage$337

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)85

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Murchison is $138,000, 51% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $690 (41% below the national average of $1,163). 82.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 356 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$138,000
51% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$690
41% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.7%
Owner-Occupied82.7%
Renter-Occupied17.3%
Housing Units356

Property Tax

Climate in Murchison

Murchison has an average annual temperature of 15.1°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (8.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 438 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 14.7° / 30.3° 37.9
Feb 22°C / 72°F 14.6° / 29.5° 27.9
Mar 19.3°C / 67°F 12.1° / 26.5° 19.3
Apr 15.4°C / 60°F 8.6° / 22.1° 32.6
May 11.4°C / 53°F 5.4° / 17.4° 41.9
Jun 9.1°C / 48°F 4.1° / 14.2° 39.5
Jul 8.2°C / 47°F 3.2° / 13.3° 46.8
Aug 9.1°C / 48°F 3.6° / 14.6° 41.4
Sep 11.5°C / 53°F 5.3° / 17.6° 39.7
Oct 14.8°C / 59°F 7.7° / 21.8° 39.3
Nov 18°C / 64°F 10.7° / 25.3° 39.2
Dec 20.3°C / 69°F 12.7° / 27.9° 32.1
Murchison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 48°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average48°F (9°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation410 ft (125 m)
Area1,049.6 sq mi (2,718.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-36.6189°N, 145.2172°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.0"
45% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.28"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 109 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 133 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 136 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 108 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 140 km
May 3, 1991 15 km W of Marong, Australia M3.4 112 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 90 km
Jan 22, 2002 5 km WNW of Rochester, Australia M3.3 60 km
Jun 22, 2000 10 km NW of Heathcote, Australia M3.3 59 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 84 km
Jun 8, 1991 9 km SW of Marong, Australia M3.1 105 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 67 km
May 26, 2010 8 km E of Rochester, Australia M3.0 47 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 101 km
Feb 2, 2003 9 km N of Trentham, Australia M2.8 110 km
Jan 5, 2001 32 km NE of Warburton, Australia M2.8 125 km
Jan 13, 2014 1 km SSE of Lilydale, Australia M2.8 127 km
May 9, 2003 27 km SE of Euroa, Australia M2.6 62 km
Jun 10, 2007 12 km SE of Myrtleford, Australia M2.6 142 km
Jul 13, 2006 3 km N of Gembrook, Australia M2.6 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest
July 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
August 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in

Murchison has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 48°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.3") and February the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Murchison

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Murchison Primary School — — — —
Dhurringile Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Murchison

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Murchison

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museum of Vehicle Evolution - MOVE
Nagambie Historical Society
Rushworth Museum
Shepparton Heritage Centre
Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum
Tatura Irrigation and Wartime Camps Museum

Libraries in Murchison

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mooroopna Library0.0
Nagambie Library0.0
Rushworth Library0.0
Shepparton Library0.0
Tatura Library0.0

Train Stations in Murchison

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Murchison East

Gas Stations in Murchison

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Golf Courses in Murchison

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Murchison Golf Club

Breweries in Murchison

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nagambie Brewery and Distillery

Stadiums & Teams in Murchison

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Murchison

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Echuca AirportECHMedium Airport
Shepparton AirportSHTMedium Airport
Avonmore Airport—Small Airport
Baddaginnie (Earlston) Airport—Small Airport
Bamawm Airport—Small Airport
Eildon Weir Airport—Small Airport
Elmore Airport—Small Airport
Euroa Aerodrome—Small Airport
Kotta Airport—Small Airport
Kyabram Airport—Small Airport
Locksley Field—Small Airport
Longwood Airport—Small Airport
Mangalore Airport—Small Airport
Merton Airport—Small Airport
Moama Airstrip—Small Airport
Nagambie Airport—Small Airport
Puckapunyal (Military) Airport—Small Airport
Rochford Airstrip—Small Airport
Skydive Nagambie Airport—Small Airport
St James Private airfield—Small Airport
Strathbogie Airport—Small Airport
Taggerty Airport—Small Airport
Torrumbarry Airport—Small Airport
Violet Town Airfield—Small Airport
Wahring Field—Small Airport
Yeaburn Airport—Small Airport

Post Offices in Murchison

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Murchison Post Office

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Murchison

What is the population of Murchison?

Murchison has a population of 891 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,049.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Murchison expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,542, 77% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $138,000 (51% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Murchison?

Murchison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 48°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.0 inches.

How is the job market in Murchison?

The unemployment rate in Murchison is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $337. There are 85 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Murchison?

The median home value in Murchison is $138,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $690. The homeownership rate is 82.7%.

Nearby Cities

Rushworth 1,315 pop · 11.3 mi Nagambie 1,881 pop · 12.0 mi Tatura 4,474 pop · 12.4 mi Kialla 6,608 pop · 16.1 mi Mooroopna 8,312 pop · 16.8 mi Shepparton 32,067 pop · 19.3 mi Avenel 1,004 pop · 19.5 mi Shepparton East 1,100 pop · 20.9 mi Euroa 3,176 pop · 21.7 mi Kyabram 7,099 pop · 23.1 mi Puckapunyal 1,310 pop · 27.8 mi Seymour 6,235 pop · 28.5 mi Tongala 1,881 pop · 29.0 mi Rochester 2,971 pop · 33.7 mi
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