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Murrumbateman

NSW 2582 · Yass Valley

3,607 (2021)3,797 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

55
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,607
Population
$1.27M
Median house (2026)
100
Safety score
64
Transport score

Murrumbateman is a moderate growth suburb in Yass Valley, NSW 2582, about 235km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.27M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 133km inland. Murrumbateman has an overall score of 55/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

234.7 km
To Sydney CBD
132.8 km
To coast
$590/wk
Median rent (house)
830 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

3,607
Population
40
Median age
3.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$3,348
vs NSW median+81.0%
Median taxable income (individual)$68,639/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +15%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2582 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher48.7%
Born in Australia83.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,129 / 3 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (4.71%), New Zealand (1.33%), USA (0.72%), South Africa (0.64%), Scotland (0.47%)

Top languages: German (0.5%), Arabic (0.39%), Spanish (0.33%), Greek (0.3%), Afrikaans (0.22%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.27M-1.4%
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$590 / $450 wk
Rental yield (house)2.4%
Days on market (house)50 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

1
Break & enter dwelling28/100k
1
Steal from dwelling28/100k
2
Motor vehicle theft55/100k
8
Domestic assault222/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
1
Non-domestic assault28/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 80 (all categories, latest year)2,218 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026

Schools

36

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

1
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1064 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Murrumbateman Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1056

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

64
1Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationMurrumbateman Coach Stop (830 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate0.8% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Public Administration & Safety
19.9%
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing
11.8%
Construction
11.8%
Education & Training
8.9%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
8.8%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

28.0°C
Summer max
11.5°C
Winter max
620mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
55 in suburbCafes/Rest.
22 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
33 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
22 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
44 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets

In this suburb

1Public toilets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (81/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNorth Canberra Hospital (31.7 km)
Nearest vet1.4 km
Nearest airportCanberra (40.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

3

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
4
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

31

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

2
Parks
0
Nature reserves
25
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

43

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
2
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

24

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
4
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.28

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

50

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.83

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Places of Worship

2
Christian2 in suburb
Total within 3km2
In this suburb2

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.29%
Projected population 20414,482
Projected households 20411,511

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Murrumbateman

Is Murrumbateman safe?

Murrumbateman has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,218 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Murrumbateman?

In Murrumbateman, the median house price is $1.27M. Median weekly house rent is $590.

How far is Murrumbateman from Sydney CBD?

Murrumbateman is about 234.7 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Murrumbateman?

Murrumbateman has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1056 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Murrumbateman?

Murrumbateman has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.