Harden vs Murrumburrah
The verdict
Murrumburrah is more affordable, with a median house price of $345K versus $360K in Harden. Harden rates higher for transport (64 vs 35). Harden is closer to the coast (208.0 km vs 212.0 km).
Scores
HardenMurrumburrah
| Harden | Murrumburrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 24 |
| Transport | 64 | 35 |
| Education | 30 | 26 |
| Liveability | 31 | 10 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Harden | Murrumburrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,900 | 81 |
| Median age | 52 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $973 | $1,666 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.7% | 11.9% |
| Born in Australia | 84.6% | 95.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Harden Stable · Murrumburrah Stable
Property
| Harden | Murrumburrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $360K | $345K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -6.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $450 | $450 |
| Rental yield (house) | 6.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | 21 |
Median price history
Safety
| Harden | Murrumburrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 53 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 263 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 105 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 842 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,263 | 4,938 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Harden | Murrumburrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 939 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Harden · Murrumburrah
Transport
| Harden | Murrumburrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 35 |
| Train stations | 3 | 0 |
| 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) | 790 m | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Harden | Murrumburrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 208.0 km | 212.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 271.4 km | 275.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Harden | Murrumburrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,900 | 81 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,936 | 83 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,994 | 85 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.47% | 0.61% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Harden or Murrumburrah?
Murrumburrah is more affordable, with a median house price of $345K versus $360K.
Which has better public transport, Harden or Murrumburrah?
Harden has the higher transport score (Harden 64/100 vs Murrumburrah 35/100).
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