Murray East has a diverse employment landscape, boasting over 33,000 jobs across its major industries. Notable sectors contributing to local job opportunities include farming, manufacturing, and retail/hospitality, supported by around 3,200 businesses.
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Population
43,183
Median age
37 yrs
Jobs in region
33,009
Median weekly rent
$290/wk
Median weekly mortgage
$340/wk
Median household income
$972/wk
Region size
433 (Sq Kms)
Largest city
Wodonga
Infrastructure
1
Airport
1
Hospital
1
University
Housing
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Population, housing, industry & infrastructure: ABS Census 2021 / regional data.
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56 new roles this week· 82 in the last 30 days
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Government schools
Location Profile Belvoir Special School is a multi-mode specialist school in Wodonga which provides a high-quality educational program for students with mild, moderate and profound intellectual disabilities. Many stud…
Albury Wodonga Health
About the role Closing date: 22/09/2026 Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture Join the largest regional health service between Sydney and Melbourne Access to wellness programs and fitness passport We…
Government schools
Location Profile The Benalla Flexible Learning Centre has a student population of approximately 100 students ranging from Year 7 - 12. Benalla FLC believes that every student has a right to an education and that all s…
Diploma
The role Part time, Continuing (32 hours / 4 day work week) Level 4 - $66,932 to $72,657pa (plus 17% superannuation) Albury-Wodonga The Early Childhood Educator (Diploma) provides high-quality, developmentally appropr…
Sureway
Sureway is a national organisation helping people find work, build skills, and improve their lives across six states. We are hiring a Student Support Officer for our Skills & Training team in Wodonga. This role sits w…
CMV Truck & Bus
Ready for a Lifestyle change?Looking for more than just a job? Discover the benefits of living and working in the beautiful Murray region. Based in Albury/Wodonga, you’ll enjoy the perfect balance of career opportunit…
Living & working
A closer look at the people, housing, jobs, industry and services that shape Murray East.
Murray East boasts approximately 33,009 jobs, providing a job-to-population ratio that supports local employment needs. With a median income of about $805 per week, residents enjoy a reasonable standard of living while pursuing various career opportunities.
With a total of 17,094 households, the average household size is three, offering a mix of separate houses, flats, and semi-detached dwellings. The median weekly rent of approximately $290 and median mortgage costs around $340 make housing accessible for many residents.
Home to an estimated population of 43,183, Murray East enjoys a median age of 37, with a substantial proportion of the community, around 62% being of working age. The inclusion of 1,479 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals further enriches the region's cultural diversity.
Murray East features over 3,200 businesses across various sectors, including significant contributions from farming, manufacturing, and retail/hospitality industries, highlighting the region's solid economic landscape.
The region's infrastructure is well-supported by services such as one hospital, one university, and a single airport, ensuring that residents have access to essential healthcare, education, and travel options.
