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Property Investment in Murray River, NSW

38 suburbs in Murray River council area · Population ~14,030 · 5,907 dwellings · 11,864 km²

Murray River Council Average R-Score 76 / 100 — top suburb in Murray River scores 97/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Murray River97

Highest R-Score out of 38 suburbs in Murray River

Murray River council average76

Across 8 scored suburbs in Murray River

Suburb medians in Murray River range from $50,000 to $4,100,000.

3-year population movement: +7%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2.6% of stock (~148 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $13.0B. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (24%), Accommodation and Food Services (19%), Education and Training (7%), Manufacturing (7%).

Typical suburb median price$685,000

Across 38 suburbs in Murray River (Sept 2026) · ~411 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent5.1%

Median asking rent ~$365/wk · Vacancy 3.2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Murray River97/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Murray River

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Murray River (New South Wales).

Is Murray River (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Murray River (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 76/100 across 38 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 97/100. Across Murray River, the typical suburb median price is $685,000, median weekly rent is $365/wk, gross rental yield is 5.1%, and vacancy sits at 3.2%.

Which suburbs in Murray River have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Murray River (NSW) are Wakool (97/100, median $225,000), Murray Downs (94/100, median $757,500), Mathoura (90/100, median $290,000), Moama (89/100, median $685,000), Koraleigh (86/100, median $215,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Murray River?

Across Murray River (NSW), the median suburb property price is $685,000, median asking rent is $365/wk, and median gross yield is 5.1%, with homes averaging 411 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Murray River include Mathoura (9.5%), Wakool (7.6%), Murray Downs (5.4%).

What are the demographics and size of the Murray River council area?

Murray River is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 14,030, approximately 5,907 dwellings, covering 11,864 sq km.

What are the best streets in Murray River (NSW)?

Every street across all 38 suburbs in Murray River is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.