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VIC · Greater Shepparton Council

Murchison East, VIC, 3610

Current weather

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Suburb snapshot

Murchison East is a small locality in the Greater Shepparton area, home to around 140 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 35 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+21%), roughly 250.0 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.

Population

Population
140
Median age
60
Median household income / week
$900
Dwelling vacancy
14.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
11 of 75
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Employment rate
33.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
12 / 17 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
35
Against the person
10
Against property
21
Rate per 1,000 residents
250
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 14 residents
State safety percentile
94.1th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+20.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage4
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary3
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft4
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle5
  • Other Crimes Against The Person3

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Murchison East Railway Station
  • Murchison East Station
  • Murchison East Station/Cassidys Rd

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

3 planning-related records

2020· 3 proposals

  • June 2020

  • buildings and works associated with upgrades of an existing minor utility installation (electricity) in the Public Conservation and Resource Zone
    23 High RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • use of land for motor repairs and tow truck depot
    119 High RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Amendment to existing liquor licence to allow changes to red line plan and hours of operation
    4910 Goulburn Valley HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Murchison EastBus stop
  • ShellPetrol station
  • Murchison EastTrain station

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Murchison Lagoon Wildlife Reserve (hunting)Nature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

1 state heritage place

  • GREGORYS BRIDGE HOTELNH0963

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

  • GREGORYS BRIDGE HOTELheritageNH0963
  • Murchison Lagoon Wildlife Reserve (hunting)governmentnature_reserve
  • Amendment to existing liquor licence to allow changes to red line plan and hours of operationplanning4910 Goulburn Valley HighwayLodged 10 Feb 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • buildings and works associated with upgrades of an existing minor utility installation (electricity) in the Public Conservation and Resource Zoneplanning23 High RoadLodged 24 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • use of land for motor repairs and tow truck depotplanning119 High RoadLodged 08 Jun 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Murchison East Railway Stationtransport
  • Murchison East Stationtransport
  • Murchison East Station/Cassidys Rd transport
  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime4
  • B321 Residential Non-Aggravated Burglarycrime3

Data sources & freshness

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