Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Murarrie
8 km²
Higher incomes and strong job prospects set Murarrie apart as a prosperous hub in Brisbane. This is a young community where the typical resident is just 35, and nearly half of all households earn more than $3,000 a week. The area has grown by 21% since 2011, attracting a well-qualified workforce. This combination of high pay and professional skills has created a neighborhood that is noticeably more affluent than most across the state.
Household incomes here are high, yet Murarrie's schools draw a notably less advantaged community.
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The population is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with very few seniors. De facto relationships are common here, appearing at a rate well above the national figure.
Over a quarter of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Queensland average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Irish and Scottish.
About 15.2% of people use a language other than English at home, a figure slightly above the state average. However, very few residents speak little or no English.
A large portion of the community reports having no religion, a figure that has risen by 19 points since 2011. This now sits well above the national average.
The area is highly qualified, with 32.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most other areas.
Typical weekly family incomes are well above the national figure at $2,688. This wealth is reflected in the fact that 19.6% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a result much higher than most areas.
Residents generally have fewer long-term health conditions than most areas, though mental health conditions are reported at a higher rate than is typical.
Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas, while volunteering and general unpaid care are lower than the state and national figures.
First Nations residents in Murarrie are noticeably older than those in other areas. They also have far higher Year 12 completion rates and much lower unemployment compared to the state average.
Families tend to be larger than usual, with 2.6 people per home. Fewer people live alone here compared to the state and national averages.
Rents and mortgage payments are both much higher than average, with the typical monthly loan payment sitting at $2,167. Homes here are generally larger, with 83.4% having three or more bedrooms.
Many residents work from home, with 21.3% doing so, which is well above the state figure. Public transport use for commuting is also much higher than in most other areas.
The community is quite mobile, as nearly half of all residents have moved house in the last five years, a rate well above the national average.
Job prospects are strong, with 75.1% of adults working or looking for work, far above the national figure. The unemployment rate of 3.4% is much lower than most areas.
The area ranks in the top 20% for overall advantage, supported by a high concentration of businesses and strong access to resources.
The local climate sees rainfall far above the Queensland average and minimum temperatures that are about the same as the state figure.
Most homes are within a short walk of a park, school, or public transport. However, over 40% of homes are more than 15 minutes away from groceries or health services.