Murchison VIC

Postcode 3610 · Greater Shepparton LGA

Murchison is a small community in Victoria within the Greater Shepparton local government area (postcode 3610). With a population of 884, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 50. Households earn a median income of $50K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Murchison is $340,000, having dropped significantly 24.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.

Murchison is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 935, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Greater Shepparton LGA is higher than average at 14,955 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Murchison offers a gross rental yield of 6.1%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($340K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -24.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.1% High Yield
Price vs State$340K/$875K Below Median
Affordability6.9x Moderate
Price Momentum-24.4% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education3/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$340K
-24.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$245
POPULATION
884
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age50
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$952
Personal Income /wk$519
Mortgage /mth$1,083
CRIME (Greater Shepparton LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)14,955
Total Incidents10,548
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA935
Total Students69
Government1
Murchison Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 935
Data: 2023