Murtoa bushfire risk
Of Murtoa’s 688 mapped properties, 0% are in a mapped flood area and 42.7% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Murtoa’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Murtoa
Flood and bushfire areas across Murtoa. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Murtoa
Murtoa sits in the Yarriambiack council area, which recorded 341 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 341 total. Figures are for the whole Yarriambiack council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Murtoa
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Murtoa
Murtoa is mostly township. The most common zones:
Township — small-town mix of homes, shops and local services.
Zone: TOWNSHIP ZONE
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
Industrial / employment — factories, warehouses and trade uses; not intended for homes.
Zone: INDUSTRIAL 1 ZONE
School catchments in Murtoa
Murtoa can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Murtoa
At the 2021 Census, 5.7% of Murtoa’s 897 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Murtoa
Yarriambiack council approved 18 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Yarriambiack council area (not just Murtoa). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.