Murrindindi · Council (LGA)
How well-off the area is, how fast its population is growing, and the businesses and new homes here.
A steady 3.4% population increase marks the recent growth in Murrindindi, while residents generally enjoy a higher level of advantage than most similar areas. With an overall advantage score of 971, the region maintains a comfortable standing compared to other areas of its type.
All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Murrindindi — higher than 64% of areas.
SEIFA indexes ranking relative advantage and disadvantage.
Most people here have good access to money and resources, scoring an 8 out of 10. This reflects a broader trend in the area, where education and job skills are higher than about 70% of similar regions.
7
Higher than 64% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the 10% most advantaged. IRSAD summarises both advantage and disadvantage, so a high score reflects relatively many high-income, well-educated households and few low-income, low-skill ones.
7
Higher than 64% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% most disadvantaged areas in Australia, 10 = among the least disadvantaged. IRSD focuses on disadvantage alone (low income, low education, unemployment, unskilled occupations), so a higher decile means relatively less disadvantage.
8
Higher than 71% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Economic Resources, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for economic resources in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IER reflects the income, housing costs, dwelling size and assets of households, so a higher decile means relatively greater economic resources.
7
Higher than 64% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Education and Occupation, 2021, as a national decile: 1 = among the 10% lowest areas for education and occupation in Australia, 10 = among the highest. IEO reflects residents' qualifications and the skill level of their jobs, so a higher decile means a more highly educated and skilled workforce.
971
Higher than 64% of council (lga) areas.
ABS Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, 2021, as a raw index score (standardised so the Australian average is about 1000). Higher scores indicate relatively greater advantage; lower scores greater disadvantage.
Annual population estimates and change since the census.
The population has grown to 15,648 people. While this is a typical size for its level, the 3.4% growth rate is well below the 8.0% seen across Victoria.
15,648
Higher than 52% of council (lga) areas.
Estimated resident population (ABS), 2025.
3.4%
Lower than 53% of council (lga) areas.
Population growth since the 2021 Census, from ABS annual estimates.
Operating businesses and dwellings approved.
There are 1,919 businesses operating in the area, which is more than about 58% of similar regions. Recent activity remains steady with 69 new dwellings approved.
1,919
Higher than 58% of council (lga) areas.
Operating businesses (ABS Counts of Australian Businesses), June 2025.
69
Higher than 54% of council (lga) areas.
Dwelling units approved in 2024-25 (ABS Building Approvals).
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Economy & Advantage in Murrindindi [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/lga/LGA25620/murrindindi/topic/economy-advantage
