Marchmont vs Murrumbateman
The verdict
Murrumbateman is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.39M in Marchmont. Murrumbateman rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Murrumbateman is closer to the coast (132.8 km vs 143.7 km).
Scores
MarchmontMurrumbateman
| Marchmont | Murrumbateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 55 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 63 | 74 |
| Liveability | 22 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Marchmont | Murrumbateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 285 | 3,607 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,187 | $3,348 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.1% | 48.7% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 83.1% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.1 |
Growth: Marchmont Moderate Growth · Murrumbateman Moderate Growth
Property
| Marchmont | Murrumbateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.39M | $1.27M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -1.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $590 | $590 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 62 | 50 |
Median price history
Safety
| Marchmont | Murrumbateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 28 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 55 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 222 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 0 | 2,218 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Marchmont | Murrumbateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,056 |
See the full school list on each profile: Marchmont · Murrumbateman
Transport
| Marchmont | Murrumbateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| 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) | 7.4 km | 830 m |
Liveability
| Marchmont | Murrumbateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 143.7 km | 132.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 237.7 km | 234.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 41.3 km | 31.7 km |
Population & growth
| Marchmont | Murrumbateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 285 | 3,607 |
| Estimated 2025 | 300 | 3,797 |
| Projected 2041 | 354 | 4,482 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 1.29% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Marchmont or Murrumbateman?
Murrumbateman is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.27M versus $1.39M.
Which has better public transport, Marchmont or Murrumbateman?
Murrumbateman has the higher transport score (Marchmont 0/100 vs Murrumbateman 64/100).
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