Murray, QLD 4814 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Murray is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4814, home to 1,739 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Townsville local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 1112 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,739
- Median age
- 22 years
- Median household income
- $1,325 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,302 /week
- Average household size
- 1.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Townsville
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Townsville
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Herbert
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $107 /week
- Rent share of household income
- 8%
Schools
- Wulguru State School
- William Ross State High School
- Southern Cross Catholic College (Townsville)
- Annandale State School
- Annandale Christian College (Annandale)
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 restaurants
- 29 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Dec (31.6°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (25.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1162 mm
- Reference station: Townsville Aero, 4.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Building serves 100.0% of the 1 resolvable premises in Murray. Most premises here are in apartment buildings served by fibre to the basement and existing in-building copper. Real-world speeds depend on the in-building wiring.
- Fibre to the Building: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 37,561 across the Townsville LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 14,196 theft, 5,933 drug offences, 5,680 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Murray?
Murray (QLD 4814) had 1,739 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 22. It sits within the Townsville local government area.
What is the median rent in Murray?
The median advertised rent in Murray is $107/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Murray?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Murray covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Wulguru State School (1.9 km), William Ross State High School (2.2 km), Southern Cross Catholic College (Townsville) (2.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Murray?
Murray is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Murray?
Across the surrounding area, 37,561 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (14,196), drug offences (5,933), violent (5,680). 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 Murray?
In Murray, mean daily temperatures range from 19.9°C to 29°C and annual rainfall is 1,162 mm measured at the Townsville Aero weather station (4.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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