Median house price
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NSW · Murray River Council
Murray Downs, 2734
Population
274
Growth (1 yr)
+0.9%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.8%
Median age
48
Median income
$2,416/wk
Employment rate
66%
Languages at home
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Murray River Council, Murray Downs keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment, plus growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Murray Downs snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (Census)
274
+0.9% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
12.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#458
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
95th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
64th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 28.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5748th in Australia
- State rank
- 1862nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #458 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #840 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Population growth
+0.9% annual · +2.8% over 5 years · 64th percentile in NSW
Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 274
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $2,416
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 14 of 112
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,673
- Employment rate
- 66%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 90 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 18
- Against the person
- 6
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 165.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 46 residents
- State safety percentile
- 94.7th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +50.4%
Most common offence types
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment3
- Malicious Damage To Property3
- Motor Vehicle Theft5
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault5
- Other Theft3
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
13 public transport stops in this suburb
- 52 Swan Hill Rd
- Lot 50 Murray Downs Dr
- Murray Downs Dr At Kidman Reid Dr
- Noorong Rd At Felton Dr
- Swan Hill Rd At Tangula Pl
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 51
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Swan Hill District Health (8.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 2
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 18.3
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 31° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 72 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 87 mm · ~11 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 91 mm · ~11 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 9 proposals
July 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 TEMPLETON CLOSE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 SHEARERS COURT MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
June 2026
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 KINGFISHER BOULEVARD MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation11 TEMPLETON CLOSE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 GOLDFINCH COURT MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Wharf or boating facility429 FELTON DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool516 FELTON DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Supporting Development25 GOLDFINCH COURT MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
February 2026
- Subdivision51 SWAN HILL ROAD MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
2025· 11 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; FencesMURRAY DOWNS DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Under Assessment
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 KIDMAN REID DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Mooring199 SWAN HILL ROAD MURRAY DOWNS 2734Under Assessment
November 2025
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Caravan park; Tourist and visitor accommodationMURRAY DOWNS DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Additional Information Requested
August 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses550 FELTON DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space11 KIDMAN REID DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Fences17 KIDMAN REID DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 TEMPLETON CLOSE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Mooring1027 SWAN HILL ROAD MURRAY DOWNS 2734Under Assessment
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool4 TANGULA PLACE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Withdrawn
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Rural industry; Agricultural produce industry580 SWAN HILL ROAD MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
2024· 15 proposals
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered clubMURRAY DOWNS DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Wharf or boating facility13 KIDMAN REID DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
- Subdivision39 CYGNET LANE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
July 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 KIDMAN REID DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation23 KIDMAN REID DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation23 KIDMAN REID DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Water reticulation system; Water Infrastructure; Water supply systemMurray River opposite Lot2 DP756095Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 SHEARERS COURT MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Water reticulation system; Water supply systemFELTON DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Mooring199 SWAN HILL ROAD MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Mooring199 SWAN HILL ROAD MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Rural industry; Agricultural produce industry; Hours of operation and trading580 SWAN HILL ROAD MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
- SubdivisionMURRAY DOWNS DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Additional Information Requested
February 2024
- Subdivision; Manufactured home6 TANGULA PLACE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
January 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 SHEARERS COURT MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
2023· 8 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure516 FELTON DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
October 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 SHEARERS COURT MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
August 2023
- Dwelling16 TEMPLETON CLOSE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
- Subdivision of land27 CURRAWONG COURT MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
July 2023
- Other548 FELTON DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
June 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing545 FELTON DRIVE MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs10 GOLDFINCH COURT MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
April 2023
- Farm buildingsMURRAY DOWNS ROAD MURRAY DOWNS 2734Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Murray Downs HomesteadMoulamein Highway, WakoolSHR
- Swan Hill-Murray River Road BridgeMain Road 67, Swan Hill (East)SHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
- Member of Parliament
- David FARLEY (One Nation)
- Results from
- 2026 Farrer by-election
Two-candidate preferred (2026-by-election)
David FARLEY (One Nation) 57.6%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 42.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 116.2 km away).
David FARLEY (One Nation) 73.8%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 26.2%
16.2 percentage points higher for David FARLEY than the electorate
Nearest polling places
- Murray DownsDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 73.8% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 26.2% TCP (2026-by-election)5.6 km away
- KoraleighDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 74.7% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 25.3% TCP (2026-by-election)28.3 km away
- TooleybucDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 70.7% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 29.3% TCP (2026-by-election)42.5 km away
- MoulameinDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 74.2% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 25.8% TCP (2026-by-election)43.1 km away
- BarhamDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 73.5% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 26.5% TCP (2026-by-election)55.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · 2026-by-election · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Murray River Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.