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Marchmont vs Murrumbateman

The verdict

Murrumbateman is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M 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
MarchmontMurrumbateman
Overall2755
Transport064
Education6374
Liveability2231

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

Demographics

MarchmontMurrumbateman
Population2853,607
Median age4240
Median household income (wk)$3,187$3,348
Bachelor degree or higher46.1%48.7%
Born in Australia80.0%83.1%
Avg household size3.23.1

Growth: Marchmont Moderate Growth · Murrumbateman Moderate Growth

Property

MarchmontMurrumbateman
Median house price$1.39M$1.29M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not available13.2%
Median rent — house (wk)$550$550
Rental yield (house)Data not available2.5%
Days on market (house)Data not available23

Median price history

Safety

MarchmontMurrumbateman
Residential safety score100
Break & enter dwelling /100k028
Motor vehicle theft /100k055
Domestic assault /100k0222
Total incidents /100k (all)02,745

Total incidents over time

Schools

MarchmontMurrumbateman
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,064

See the full school list on each profile: Marchmont · Murrumbateman

Transport

MarchmontMurrumbateman
Transport score064
Train stations01
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)7.4 km830 m

Liveability

MarchmontMurrumbateman
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)620620
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants05
Parks02
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming pools13
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)143.7 km132.8 km
Distance to CBD (km)237.7 km234.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)41.3 km31.7 km

Population & growth

MarchmontMurrumbateman
Population (2021)2853,607
Estimated 20253003,797
Projected 20413544,482
Annual growth rate1.29%1.29%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Marchmont or Murrumbateman?

Murrumbateman is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.29M 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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Data sources

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