Murray Downs
NSW 2734 • New South Wales
About Murray Downs
Murray Downs is a small locality in the Murray River Council area of New South Wales, situated directly across the Murray River from Swan Hill in Victoria, connected by the heritage-listed Murray River road bridge. The locality sits in the flat Murray–Darling Basin, approximately 340 kilometres north of Melbourne and 640 kilometres south-west of Sydney, serving as the New South Wales side of the Swan Hill urban area. With a population of around 274 residents spread across 173 square kilometres, Murray Downs is largely rural in character, with the Murray Downs Golf Country Club being its most prominent landmark.
Murray Downs is closely tied to the services, shops, and community life of Swan Hill across the river in Victoria, making it effectively part of the greater Swan Hill region despite being in New South Wales. The Murray Downs Golf Country Club resort offers accommodation, golf, and dining, drawing visitors to the area. The locality's position on the Murray River provides access to water-based recreation including fishing, boating, and riverside walks. Most residents rely on Swan Hill for shopping, schooling, healthcare, and public transport services.
Murray Downs falls under postcode 2734 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Swan Hill Transit local buses (VIC) — Swan Hill CBD 5-10 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Functionally integrated with Swan Hill (VIC); Murray River road bridge provides direct access
Rural locality requiring a car for almost all errands; Swan Hill services accessible across the bridge but walking distance is impractical
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Murray Downs by offence type, year and trend.
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