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Murphys Creek, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Murphys Creek is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 617. Elevation: 837 ft (255 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
617 Population 2/sq mi density
837 ft Elevation 255 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
30.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$23,457 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$23,457 median income, 3.9% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population617
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$23,457
Per Capita$23,457
Unemployment3.9%

Housing

C+
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership93.9%
Housing Units247

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain30.8 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Population617
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Coordinates-27.4637°, 152.0549°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation30.8 inches (782 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,457
Median Age42.0 years

About Murphys Creek

Murphys Creek is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 617. The city sits at an elevation of 837 feet (255 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Murphys Creek has a population of 617 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

617
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
282.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Murphys Creek vs Australia Average

The median household income in Murphys Creek is $23,457, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,457 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $451, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 59 business establishments.

Income: Murphys Creek vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,457
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,457
Avg Weekly Wage$451

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Murphys Creek is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 93.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 247 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.9%
Owner-Occupied93.9%
Renter-Occupied6.1%
Housing Units247

Property Tax

Climate in Murphys Creek

Murphys Creek has an average annual temperature of 18.1°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.3°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.3°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.7° 56.7
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.8° 108.1
Mar 21.5°C / 71°F 16.5° / 26.5° 88.8
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 13.7° / 23.3° 25.2
May 15°C / 59°F 10° / 19.9° 35.7
Jun 12.3°C / 54°F 7.6° / 17° 40.2
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 6.8° / 16.9° 31.1
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F 7.6° / 18.8° 30.3
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 10.6° / 22.4° 30.4
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 12.8° / 24.7° 49.9
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.6° 70.9
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.7° 99.5
Murphys Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 332 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 837 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Area282.3 sq mi (731.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-27.4637°N, 152.0549°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 125 km
Feb 21, 2004 47 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.7 134 km
Mar 7, 2005 36 km WNW of Kingaroy, Australia M3.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
July 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
August 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in

Murphys Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 54°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Murphys Creek

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Murphy's Creek State School
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Museums in Murphys Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carbethon Museum
Cobb & Co Museum
DownSteam Toowoomba
Main Roads Heritage Centre
Murphy's Creek Railway Museum
Queensland Transport Museum
School Museum and Archives

Libraries in Murphys Creek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dent Library0.0
Gatton Library0.0
Goombungee Public Library0.0
Highfields Library0.0
K Block (Library)0.0
Toowoomba City Library0.0
UniSQ Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Murphys Creek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabarlah Markets

Train Stations in Murphys Creek

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Murphys Creek

Breweries in Murphys Creek

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
5 Brothers Brewing
Bone Idol Brewery
Mouse Proof brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Murphys Creek

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Airports Near Murphys Creek

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
RAAF Base AmberleyMedium Airport
Aratula AirstripSmall Airport
Argyle AirstripSmall Airport
Blenheim AirstripSmall Airport
Boonah AirportSmall Airport
Cambooya AirfieldSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Clifton AirportSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Ellinthorp AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
Greenmount ALASmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
McCaffrey FieldSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Mount Walker airstripSmall Airport
Pittsworth AirportSmall Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Murphys Creek

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Sunrise Way Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Services

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 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 Murphys Creek

What is the population of Murphys Creek?

Murphys Creek has a population of 617 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 282.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Murphys Creek expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,457, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Murphys Creek?

Murphys Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.8 inches.

How is the job market in Murphys Creek?

Murphys Creek has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $451. There are 59 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Murphys Creek?

The median home value in Murphys Creek is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 93.9%.

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