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Murrays Beach, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Murrays Beach is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 595. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
595 Population 2/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$35,152 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$35,152 median income, 2.6% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$326,200 home value, $1,631/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population595
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$35,152
Per Capita$35,152
Unemployment2.6%

Housing

F
Home Value$326,200
Rent$1,631
Ownership90.9%
Housing Units238

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Population595
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates-33.1175°, 151.6212°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$35,152
Median Age44.0 years

About Murrays Beach

Murrays Beach is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 595. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Murrays Beach has a population of 595 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 351.4 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

595
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
351.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Murrays Beach vs Australia Average

The median household income in Murrays Beach is $35,152, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,152. The average weekly wage is $676, 53% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 57 business establishments.

Income: Murrays Beach vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$35,152
53% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$35,152
Avg Weekly Wage$676

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)57

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Murrays Beach is $326,200, 16% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,631 (40% above the national average of $1,163). 90.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 238 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$326,200
16% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,631
40% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.9%
Owner-Occupied90.9%
Renter-Occupied9.1%
Housing Units238

Property Tax

Climate in Murrays Beach

Murrays Beach has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (13.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1214 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 20.2° / 26.8° 78.6
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.2° 125.0
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 19° / 25.6° 117.1
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 16.1° / 23.2° 141.7
May 16.8°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20.4° 100.2
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 11.1° / 18.2° 165.4
Jul 13.7°C / 57°F 9.9° / 17.5° 88.1
Aug 14.7°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.9° 74.7
Sep 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.3° 72.9
Oct 19°C / 66°F 15° / 23.1° 74.5
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.1° 96.0
Dec 22°C / 72°F 18.6° / 25.3° 80.2
Murrays Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area351.4 sq mi (910.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-33.1175°N, 151.6212°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 41 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 70 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 117 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 120 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 122 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 114 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 150 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 133 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 137 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 81 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 129 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 42 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 138 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 92 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 111 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 95 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 110 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
February 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in

Murrays Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.2").

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Radio Stations near Murrays Beach

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps
2BOB Radio 104.7FM — MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Murrays Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barkers Barn
Classroom
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Miss Porter's House
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
RSL Museum
South Sea Island Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Wallsend District Hospital
Wyong District Museum & Historical Society

Libraries in Murrays Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Lake Haven Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
Morisset Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Swansea Library0.0
The Entrance Library & Council Services0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Toukley Library0.0
Tuggerah Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Murrays Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Toukley Lions Markets

Hotels in Murrays Beach

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercure Lake Macquarie Raffertys Resort

Restaurants in Murrays Beach

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Murray's Restaurant and Cafe

Stadiums & Teams in Murrays Beach

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Airports Near Murrays Beach

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra Airfield—Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip—Small Airport
Elderslie Airport—Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield—Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip—Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Warkworth Airport—Small Airport
Warnervale Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Murrays Beach

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
The Glen Centre
Vamp

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 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 Murrays Beach

What is the population of Murrays Beach?

Murrays Beach has a population of 595 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 351.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Murrays Beach expensive to live in?

The median household income is $35,152, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $326,200 (16% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,631 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Murrays Beach?

Murrays Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Murrays Beach?

The job market in Murrays Beach is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $676. There are 57 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Murrays Beach?

The median home value in Murrays Beach is $326,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,631. The homeownership rate is 90.9%.

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