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 Murray River Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Murray electorate.
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2734
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2734 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2734; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
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.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Murray River Local Government Area, which contains Murray Downs. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)