Murgon, QLD 4605 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Murgon is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4605, home to 2,220 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Gympie local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 190 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$220 /wk
Population2,220
Median age48
Area65.1 km²
To CBD190 km
LGASouth Burnett

Demographics

Population
2,220
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$984 /week
Median personal income
$546 /week
Median family income
$1,265 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
South Burnett
Statistical region (SA4)
Wide Bay
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Flynn
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$220 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$867
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Murgon State School Primary · Government
  • Murgon State High School Secondary · Government
  • St Joseph's School (Murgon) Primary · Catholic

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 12 parks and reserves
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 35.4% of the 1,578 resolvable premises in Murgon. 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: 35.4%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 24.7%
  • Fibre to the Node: 8.7%
  • Fixed Wireless: 30.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,666 across the South Burnett LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,262 theft, 660 drug offences, 534 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole South Burnett — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Murgon?

Murgon (QLD 4605) had 2,220 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the South Burnett local government area.

What is the median rent in Murgon?

The median advertised rent in Murgon is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Murgon?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Murgon covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Murgon State School (0.3 km), Murgon State High School (0.6 km), St Joseph's School (Murgon) (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Murgon?

Murgon is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (35.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Murgon?

Across the surrounding area, 3,666 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,262), drug offences (660), break-ins (534). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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