Murray Downs NSW

Postcode 2734 · Murray River LGA

Murray Downs is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Murray River local government area (postcode 2734). With a population of 274, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $126K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Murray Downs is $785,000, having dropped significantly 25.2% over the past year. The median weekly rent is $370 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,673.

Public transport access includes 6 bus stops. The crime rate in the Murray River LGA is below average at 3,406 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Murray Downs offers a gross rental yield of 2.5%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($785K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -25.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.5% Low Yield
Price vs State$785K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.2x Moderate
Price Momentum-25.2% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education8/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$785K
-25.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$370
POPULATION
274
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$2,416
Personal Income /wk$939
Mortgage /mth$1,673
CRIME (Murray River LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,406
Total Incidents462
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops6
Data: 2025