Murray Upper, QLD 4854 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Murray Upper is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4854, home to 218 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Cassowary Coast local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 1282 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 218
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $857 /week
- Median personal income
- $396 /week
- Median family income
- $1,062 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Cassowary Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Cairns
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kennedy
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Murray River Upper State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 19 cafés
- 17 restaurants
- 11 pubs and bars
- 116 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 6 libraries
- 6 supermarkets
- 25 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 51.9% of the 77 resolvable premises in Murray Upper. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 48.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 51.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,064 across the Cassowary Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,185 theft, 600 drug offences, 503 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Murray Upper?
Murray Upper (QLD 4854) had 218 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Cassowary Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Murray Upper?
The median advertised rent in Murray Upper is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Murray Upper?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Murray Upper covering government sectors. Nearest include: Murray River Upper State School (7.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Murray Upper?
Murray Upper is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (51.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Murray Upper?
Across the surrounding area, 3,064 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,185), drug offences (600), violent (503). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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