Murrurundi
NSW 2338 · Upper Hunter Shire
945 (2021) → 971 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Upper Hunter Shire local government area (est. 14,377 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Murrurundi is a stable suburb in Upper Hunter Shire, NSW 2338, about 236km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $446K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 145km inland. Murrurundi has an overall score of 42/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 33/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.75%), New Zealand (2.43%), India (1.48%), Ireland (0.63%), Germany (0.53%)
Top languages: Urdu (1.06%), Punjabi (0.63%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.53%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 962 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Murrurundi Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 926
Nearby (within 10km)
- Blandford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 999
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Murrurundi
Is Murrurundi safe?
Murrurundi has a residential safety score of 33/100, 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 6,561 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Murrurundi?
In Murrurundi, the median house price is $446K. Median weekly house rent is $495.
How far is Murrurundi from Sydney CBD?
Murrurundi is about 235.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Murrurundi?
Murrurundi has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 926 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Murrurundi?
Murrurundi has a transport score of 64/100, including 2 train stations.