Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Murrumbeena

3 km²

Murrumbeena has a highly educated population, household incomes a little above the norm and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

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📍 Murrumbeena, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population9,369▲ +9.0%since 2011 Median age38 yrs▲ +5.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population0.2%People aged 65 and over14.5%Children under 1516.6%People in a de facto relationship11.6%▲ +40.4%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Children (0–14) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)31.9%

Older adults (45–64)25.5%

Children (0–14)16.6%

Seniors (65+)14.5%

Youth (15–24)11.8%

Marital status

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (40%) and Divorced (7%).

Married48%
Never married40%
Divorced7%
Widowed4%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is Australia at 78%, followed by India (7%) and China (5%).

Australia63.6%

India5.5%

China3.9%

England2.2%

New Zealand1.5%

Vietnam1.1%

South Africa0.9%

Nepal0.9%

Philippines0.8%

Italy0.7%

Ancestry

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is English at 25%, followed by Australian (22%) and Irish (10%).

English26.2%

Australian23.8%

Irish10.9%

Chinese9.6%

Scottish8.3%

Greek8.0%

Indian6.2%

Italian6.1%

German3.5%

Dutch1.6%

Language

People using another language at home30.8%

Language used at home

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is English only at 80%, followed by Greek (7%) and Mandarin (6%).

English only66.5%

Greek5.4%

Mandarin5.3%

Cantonese1.2%

Italian1.2%

Hindi1.1%

Vietnamese1.1%

Punjabi0.4%

Arabic0.4%

Tagalog0.4%

Religion

People with no religion40.4%

Religious affiliation

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is Christianity at 43%, followed by No religion (42%) and Hinduism (6%).

Christianity43%
No religion42%
Hinduism6%
Judaism4%
Buddhism3%
Islam1%
Other religions1%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1278.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher48.0%

Highest year of school

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is Year 12 at 82%, followed by Year 11 (6%) and Year 9 or below (6%).

Year 1278.9%

Year 116.0%

Year 9 or below6.0%

Year 105.8%

Highest qualification level

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 45%, followed by Postgraduate degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Bachelor degree41.3%

Postgraduate degree18.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.9%

Certificate III / IV11.6%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.4%

Certificate I / II0.8%

Field of qualification

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is Management & commerce at 27%, followed by Society & culture (13%) and Engineering & related (12%).

Management & commerce24.9%

Society & culture12.4%

Engineering & related10.8%

Health10.1%

Education8.2%

Information technology6.7%

Creative arts5.9%

Natural & physical sciences5.5%

Architecture & building4.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,023▲ +44.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,089▲ +54.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,798▲ +43.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week20.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week32.2%

Household income distribution

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 29%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $4,000 or more (22%).

$1,500–$2,99927.9%

$650–$1,49922.0%

$4,000 or more21.0%

Under $65013.1%

$3,000–$3,99911.2%

Personal income distribution

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is Under $650 at 35%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (26%).

Under $65033.8%

$650–$1,49929.0%

$1,500–$2,99924.6%

$3,000 or more8.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.4%People with a mental health condition7.9%People needing help with daily activities4.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is None at 74%, followed by One condition (19%) and Two conditions (5%).

None70.7%

One condition18.2%

Two conditions4.5%

Three or more1.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is Other condition at 20%, followed by Mental health (20%) and Asthma (19%).

Other condition8.1%

Mental health7.9%

Asthma7.5%

Arthritis5.9%

Diabetes3.2%

Cancer2.8%

Heart disease2.6%

Lung condition0.9%

Dementia0.8%

Stroke0.8%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.4%People providing unpaid care12.7%People caring for children unpaid26.2%People who served in the Defence Force1.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families9.2%People living alone29.5%▼ -6.5%since 2011

Family composition

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children62%
Couples without children27%
One-parent families9%
Other families1%

Household size

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is 2 people at 31%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 4 people (17%).

2 people31.4%

1 person29.5%

4 people17.2%

3 people15.7%

5 people5.0%

6 or more1.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$390▲ +34.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,200▲ +10.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -25.0%since 2011 Households renting35.3%Homes owned outright30.5%Separate (detached) houses48.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms55.5%▲ +5.0%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is Rented at 36%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (31%).

Rented36%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Owned outright31%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is Separate house at 49%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (26%) and Flat or apartment (25%).

Separate house49%
Townhouse / semi-detached26%
Flat or apartment25%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 33%, followed by 2 bedrooms (28%) and 4 bedrooms (19%).

3 bedrooms32.9%

2 bedrooms27.3%

4 bedrooms18.6%

1 bedroom15.7%

5 or more4.1%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is $350–$549 at 41%, followed by $200–$349 (35%) and $550–$749 (13%).

$350–$54940.1%

$200–$34934.2%

$550–$74912.9%

$750 or more6.0%

Under $2005.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 35%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and $1,000–$1,799 (21%).

$3,000 or more32.5%

$1,800–$2,99927.7%

$1,000–$1,79919.4%

Under $1,00014.6%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle9.2%▼ -24.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 44%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and No vehicle (9%).

1 vehicle43.7%

2 vehicles35.3%

No vehicle9.2%

3 vehicles7.9%

4 or more4.0%

How people get to work

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is Worked at home at 46%, followed by Car (driver) (42%) and Train (5%).

Worked at home39.0%

Car (driver)36.1%

Train4.5%

Car (passenger)2.1%

Walked1.8%

Bus0.9%

Bicycle0.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.0%Recent arrivals from overseas18.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.0%Labour-force participation70.3%Employed full-time61.6%

Industries people work in

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Professional & technical (14%) and Education & training (12%).

Health care & social assistance13.4%

Professional & technical13.3%

Education & training11.5%

Retail trade9.6%

Construction6.6%

Finance & insurance6.5%

Accommodation & food5.8%

Public administration & safety5.6%

Manufacturing4.9%

Administrative & support3.4%

Occupations people work in

In Murrumbeena, the largest group is Professionals at 36%, followed by Managers (17%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals35.9%

Managers16.5%

Clerical & administrative12.9%

Technicians & trades8.7%

Community & personal service8.6%

Sales workers7.8%

Labourers5.2%

Machinery operators & drivers3.0%

Areas within Murrumbeena

Murrumbeena Block 1 Murrumbeena Block 2 Murrumbeena Block 3 Murrumbeena Block 4 Murrumbeena Block 5 Murrumbeena Block 6 Murrumbeena Block 7 Murrumbeena Block 8 Murrumbeena Block 9 Murrumbeena Block 10 Murrumbeena Block 11 Murrumbeena Block 12 Murrumbeena Block 13 Murrumbeena Block 14 Murrumbeena Block 15 Murrumbeena Block 16

Nearby areas

Hughesdale Carnegie Bentleigh East - North Malvern East Ormond - Glen Huntly Oakleigh - Huntingdale Ashburton (Vic.)Bentleigh East - South

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