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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
HardenMurrumburrah
Overall4224
Transport6435
Education3026
Liveability3110

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

HardenMurrumburrah
Population1,90081
Median age5251
Median household income (wk)$973$1,666
Bachelor degree or higher17.7%11.9%
Born in Australia84.6%95.1%
Avg household size2.12.3

Growth: Harden Stable · Murrumburrah Stable

Property

HardenMurrumburrah
Median house price$360K$345K
Median unit priceData not availableData 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)2521

Median price history

Safety

HardenMurrumburrah
Residential safety score53
Break & enter dwelling /100k2630
Motor vehicle theft /100k1050
Domestic assault /100k8420
Total incidents /100k (all)6,2634,938

Total incidents over time

Schools

HardenMurrumburrah
Total schools30
Government20
Independent00
Average ICSEA939Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Harden · Murrumburrah

Transport

HardenMurrumburrah
Transport score6435
Train stations30
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)790 m4.1 km

Liveability

HardenMurrumburrah
Summer max temp31.5°C31.5°C
Winter max temp13.0°C13.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)570570
Supermarkets10
Cafes & restaurants50
Parks40
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming pools2Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)208.0 km212.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)271.4 km275.3 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.4 km3.6 km

Population & growth

HardenMurrumburrah
Population (2021)1,90081
Estimated 20251,93683
Projected 20411,99485
Annual growth rate0.47%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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Data sources

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