Moving to Murdoch WA 6150
What the official numbers say about living in Murdoch — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $445 a week, against a median household income of $1,459 a week.
About 60% of homes are owner-occupied and 18% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Murdoch grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,325 → 3,352 people).
Around 68% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Malaysia, England, Singapore; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Murdoch scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (79% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest train station: Murdoch, 1.3 km east.
Nearest bus interchange: Murdoch Station, 1.3 km east.
Nearest ferry wharf: East Street Ferry Jetty, 8 km west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 5 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 13 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 39 schools · 28 cafes & restaurants · 10 supermarkets · 55 parks — see them all on the Murdoch profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Kennedy Baptist College 1.1 km · Corpus Christi College 1.2 km · Kardinya Primary School 1.3 km · Winthrop Primary School 1.3 km · West Leeming Primary School 1.8 km · Bateman Primary School 2 km · Blue Gum Montessori School 2.1 km · Leeming Senior High School 2.1 km
Groceries: Murdoch University Grab N Go 250 m · ALDI 1.7 km · UK Food Down Under 1.8 km · Wing Song Oriental Supermarket 1.9 km · Coles 1.9 km · Woolworths 2 km · IGA 2.4 km · Chan Brothers Oriental Supermarket 2.5 km
Parks and reserves: Bush Court 100 m · Banksia Court 250 m · Alan Madden Park 600 m · Murdoch Park 700 m · Somerville Park 900 m · Murray Park 1000 m · Murdoch Oval 1.1 km · North Park 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Murdoch, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Pacific Black Duck · Black Swan · Willie Wagtail · Australian Raven · South-western Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Murdoch, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murdoch here | 3,352 | — | 7/10 | 20% |
| Bateman | 3,832 | — | 10/10 | 8% |
| Winthrop | 6,020 | — | 10/10 | 15% |
| North Lake | 1,299 | — | 10/10 | 35% |
| Kardinya | 9,137 | — | 9/10 | 8% |
| Bull Creek | 8,030 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Brentwood | 2,153 | — | 8/10 | 12% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Melville — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Tangney — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6150 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Murdoch profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $445 a week, and about 18% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,325 people to 3,352. It sits about 13 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Murdoch station is roughly 1.3 km away. Local government is Melville council, and the federal seat is Tangney.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Murdoch vs Bateman · Murdoch vs Winthrop.
Nearby guides: Bateman · Winthrop · North Lake · Kardinya · Bull Creek · Brentwood.
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