Murtoa
VIC 3390 · Yarriambiack
897 (2021) → 868 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Murtoa is a declining suburb in Yarriambiack, VIC 3390, about 258km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $244K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 3/100, and is about 191km inland. Murtoa has an overall score of 21/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 48/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.23%), India (0.67%), Scotland (0.56%), Germany (0.45%), Philippines (0.45%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.78%), Punjabi (0.33%), Italian (0.33%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
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 980 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1008
- Murtoa CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 953
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Murtoa
Is Murtoa safe?
Murtoa has a residential safety score of 48/100, 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 3,456 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Murtoa?
In Murtoa, the .
How far is Murtoa from Melbourne CBD?
Murtoa is about 258.3 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Murtoa?
Murtoa has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 981 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Murtoa?
Murtoa has a transport score of 3/100 and 2 bus stops.