The size of Murchison North is approximately 32.2 square kilometres. The population of Murchison North in 2011 was 1,046 people. By 2016 the population was 175 showing a population decline of 83.3% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Murchison North is 10-19 years. Households in Murchison North are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Murchison North work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 78.2% of the homes in Murchison North were owner-occupied compared with 76.9% in 2016.