Blandford vs Murrurundi
The verdict
Murrurundi is more affordable, with a median house price of $446K versus $545K in Blandford. Blandford rates higher for education (39 vs 33). Murrurundi rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Blandford is closer to the coast (142.0 km vs 145.2 km).
Scores
| Blandford | Murrurundi | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 14 | 42 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 39 | 33 |
| Liveability | 7 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blandford | Murrurundi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 205 | 945 |
| Median age | 51 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,449 | $877 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.4% | 16.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.6% | 82.5% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2 |
Growth: Blandford Stable · Murrurundi Stable
Property
| Blandford | Murrurundi | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $545K | $446K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $495 | $495 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Blandford | Murrurundi | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 33 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 976 | 212 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 212 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 1,270 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,902 | 6,561 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blandford | Murrurundi | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 926 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blandford · Murrurundi
Transport
| Blandford | Murrurundi | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.7 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Blandford | Murrurundi | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 670 | 670 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 6 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 142.0 km | 145.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 237.4 km | 235.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 1.1 km |
Population & growth
| Blandford | Murrurundi | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 205 | 945 |
| Estimated 2025 | 211 | 971 |
| Projected 2041 | 217 | 1,001 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | 0.68% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Blandford or Murrurundi?
Murrurundi is more affordable, with a median house price of $446K versus $545K.
Which has better schools, Blandford or Murrurundi?
Blandford has a higher average school ICSEA (Blandford 999 vs Murrurundi 926; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blandford or Murrurundi?
Murrurundi has the higher transport score (Blandford 0/100 vs Murrurundi 64/100).
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