Murchison
VIC 3610 · Greater Shepparton
884 (2021) → 885 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Murchison is a moderate growth suburb in Greater Shepparton, VIC 3610, about 134km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $370K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 7/100, and is about 136km inland. Murchison has an overall score of 19/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 64/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3610 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.7%), New Zealand (1.36%), Germany (1.02%), Ireland (0.68%), Malaysia (0.68%)
Top languages: Indonesian (0.34%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 950 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Murchison Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 935
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Murchison
Is Murchison safe?
Murchison has a residential safety score of 64/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 3,733 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Murchison?
In Murchison, the .
How far is Murchison from Melbourne CBD?
Murchison is about 133.5 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Murchison?
Murchison has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 935 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Murchison?
Murchison has a transport score of 7/100 and 2 bus stops.