Murarrie
QLD 4172 • Greater Brisbane
About Murarrie
Murarrie is a rapidly growing suburb in Brisbane's eastern corridor, situated within the Brisbane City local government area approximately 8 kilometres east of the CBD. The suburb covers around 8.5 square kilometres at a low elevation of 15 metres and forms part of the outer east urban fringe between Cannon Hill and the Gateway Motorway. At the 2021 Census, Murarrie had a population of 4,946 — up from 4,303 in 2016 — with a youthful median age of 35 and a strong median household income of $2,362 per week, reflecting an influx of professionals and young families drawn by new residential development.
Murarrie's location adjacent to the Gateway Motorway and close to the Port of Brisbane trade corridor gives it strong transport links to the CBD, Brisbane Airport, and the Gold Coast. The suburb has attracted a diverse mix of residents, with a notable New Zealand-born community alongside English, Irish, and South African settlers among its overseas-born population. With median rents around $450 per week and significant new apartment and townhouse development reshaping parts of the suburb, Murarrie represents an up-and-coming eastern Brisbane address that balances connectivity with relative affordability compared to inner-ring suburbs.
Murarrie falls under postcode 4172 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bulimba electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Garrett Street
Housing 2021 Census
81 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 226
- 2. England 167
- 3. Ireland 71
- 4. South Africa 71
- 5. India 67
- 6. China 59
- 7. Philippines 58
- 8. Scotland 52
- 9. Fiji 42
- 10. Brazil 34
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)