Murrabit, VIC 3579 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Murrabit is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3579, home to 230 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Swan Hill local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 252 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$158 /wk
Population230
Median age52
Area51.8 km²
To CBD252 km
LGAGannawarra

Demographics

Population
230
Median age
52 years
Median household income
$1,036 /week
Median personal income
$553 /week
Median family income
$1,142 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Gannawarra
Statistical region (SA4)
North West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Mallee
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$158 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$867
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

  • Murrabit Group School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Murrabit Public Hall, Gonn Av bus · 167 m
  • Gonn Av Opp Murrabit Public Hall bus · 173 m
  • Murrabit Hall/Danson St bus · 178 m

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 67.4% of the 43 resolvable premises in Murrabit. 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: 32.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 67.4%

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: 464 across postcode 3579 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 173 property offences, 95 violent offences, 39 public order offences.
  • Wider Gannawarra LGA: 8,294 offences per 100,000 residents.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Murrabit?

Murrabit (VIC 3579) had 230 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Gannawarra local government area.

What is the median rent in Murrabit?

The median advertised rent in Murrabit is $158/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Murrabit?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Murrabit covering government sectors. Nearest include: Murrabit Group School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Murrabit?

Murrabit is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (67.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Murrabit?

Across postcode 3579, 464 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (173), violent (95), public order (39). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What public transport options are in Murrabit?

3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Murrabit centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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