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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Region snapshot
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
Industry mix
Population, housing, industry & infrastructure: ABS Census 2021 / regional data.
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106 new roles this week
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Share of live roles by employment type.
Top employers
Most active employers hiring in-region.
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Which industries pay most in Murray East.
Talent in Murray East
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UMFC
Hume Riverina Community Legal Service (HRCLS) Position: Senior Lawyer / Lawyer Family Law and Family Violence Location: Wodonga, Victoria Employment Type: Full-time permanent Classification: Victorian Community Legal …
UMFC
Hume Riverina Community Legal Service (HRCLS) Position: Senior Lawyer / Lawyer Civil Law Location: Wodonga, Victoria Employment Type: Full-time permanent Classification: Victorian Community Legal Centres Multi Enterpr…
UMFC
Location: Wodonga or Wangaratta Employment Type: Fixed-term Opportunity, Part-time (0.8 FTE) Classification: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Service Award, Level 5 Earn between $105,577 – $110,359 pro-rata…
UMFC
Location: Wodonga or Wangaratta Employment Type: Permanent and Fixed-term Opportunities Classification: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Service Award, Level 5 Earn between $105,577 – $110,359 pro-rata (bas…
Apollo Care Alliance
The Role As a Registered Nurse at Yackandandah Health, you'll provide overnight clinical care during weekday night shifts in our 83-bed residential aged care home. Reporting to the Care Manager, you'll manage resident…
Albury Wodonga Health
About The Role Closing Date: 11/09/2026 Competitive salary plus generous salary packaging optionsDynamic work environment and collaborative team cultureComprehensive learning and growth opportunities About The Role Th…
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.
