Murchison, Australia

Full City Profile

2.4 /5.0

C Fair

891 Population 1/sq mi density

410 ft Elevation 125 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

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

Affordability

2.2 / 5.0

$138,000 home value, $690/mo rent

Murchison, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$17,542

77% below

$17,542 per capita

Home Value

$138,000

51% below

Median Rent

$690/mo

41% below

Unemployment

5.1%

42% above

Avg Temperature

60°F

307 sunny days/yr

Is Murchison a Good Place to Live?

2.4 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Murchison residents earn a median household income of $17,542 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,542. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 85 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Murchison is $138,000 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $690/month.

Climate & Weather

Murchison has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population891

Median Age50.0 yrs

Density1/mi²

Foreign Born8.7%

Economy

C+

Median Income$17,542

Per Capita$17,542

Unemployment5.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$337

Housing

Home Value$138,000

Rent$690

Ownership82.7%

Housing Units356

Climate

Avg Temp60°F

Sunny Days307/yr

Rain21.0 in/yr

Elevation410 ft