Moving to Murrumba Downs QLD 4503
What the official numbers say about living in Murrumba Downs — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $360 a week, against a median personal income of $1,827 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Murrumba Downs grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (9,393 → 10,795 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Hindi, Punjabi, Afrikaans.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Murrumba Downs scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 17% work from home.
Nearest train station: Murrumba Downs, about 1.7 km away.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 23 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 6 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 18 parks — see them all on the Murrumba Downs profile.
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Moreton Bay — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Dickson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4503 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Murrumba Downs profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What is rent like in Murrumba Downs?
The census median rent is $360 a week.
Is Murrumba Downs growing?
Population went from 9,393 (2011) to 10,795 (2021) — up 15% over the decade.
How far is Murrumba Downs from the city?
About 23 km straight-line from the Brisbane CBD, with Murrumba Downs station roughly 1.7 km away.
Which council area is Murrumba Downs in?
Murrumba Downs falls under Moreton Bay council and the federal electorate of Dickson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Murrumba Downs vs Griffin · Murrumba Downs vs Kallangur.
Nearby guides: Griffin · Kallangur · Mango Hill · Strathpine · Lawnton · North Lakes.