Murarrie, QLD 4172 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Murarrie is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4172, home to 4,946 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 8 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,946
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $2,362 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,120 /week
- Median family income
- $2,661 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Griffith
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Murarrie State School
- Cannon Hill Anglican College (Cannon Hill)
- Cannon Hill State School
- St Oliver Plunkett School (Cannon Hill)
- Hemmant Flexible Learning Centre (Hemmant)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 11 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 31 bus stops
- Queensport Rd at Queensport North
- Queensport Rd at Murarrie North near Ives St
- Creek Rd near Miller St
- Queensport Rd at Murarrie near Railway Tce
- Murarrie station, platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 9 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 28 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 2 supermarkets
- 16 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 6.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 52.1% of the 2,818 resolvable premises in Murarrie. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 52.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 39.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 8.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Murarrie?
Murarrie (QLD 4172) had 4,946 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Murarrie?
The median advertised rent in Murarrie is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Murarrie?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Murarrie covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Murarrie State School (0.4 km), Cannon Hill Anglican College (Cannon Hill) (1.9 km), Cannon Hill State School (2.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Murarrie?
Murarrie is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (52.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Murarrie?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Murarrie?
In Murarrie, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (6.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Murarrie?
33 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Murarrie centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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