Murrumbateman vs Yass River
The verdict
Yass River is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.27M in Murrumbateman. Murrumbateman rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Yass River is closer to the coast (128.9 km vs 132.8 km).
Scores
MurrumbatemanYass River
| Murrumbateman | Yass River | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 28 |
| Transport | 64 | 0 |
| Education | 74 | 68 |
| Liveability | 31 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Murrumbateman | Yass River | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,607 | 459 |
| Median age | 40 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,348 | $2,888 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.7% | 42.2% |
| Born in Australia | 83.1% | 76.9% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: Murrumbateman Moderate Growth · Yass River Moderate Growth
Property
| Murrumbateman | Yass River | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.27M | $1.22M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -1.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $590 | $590 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Murrumbateman | Yass River | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 28 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 55 | 218 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 222 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,218 | 3,704 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Murrumbateman | Yass River | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,056 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Murrumbateman · Yass River
Transport
| Murrumbateman | Yass River | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 830 m | 9.8 km |
Liveability
| Murrumbateman | Yass River | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 132.8 km | 128.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 234.7 km | 224.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 31.7 km | 36.3 km |
Population & growth
| Murrumbateman | Yass River | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,607 | 459 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,797 | 483 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,482 | 570 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 1.28% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Murrumbateman or Yass River?
Yass River is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.27M.
Which has better public transport, Murrumbateman or Yass River?
Murrumbateman has the higher transport score (Murrumbateman 64/100 vs Yass River 0/100).
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