Murrumbateman at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
3,607
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Murrumbateman.
The postcode for Murrumbateman is 2582 (NSW).
Murrumbateman (2582) sits in the Hilltops region of NSW.
Murrumbateman has roughly 3,607 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Murrumbateman scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murrumbateman's population at 3,607, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,607
Median age
40
Family households
90%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$528/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
3,607
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
99
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Murrumbateman.
Local schools for Murrumbateman
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Government School Catchment
Murrumbateman Public School
Berinba Public School
Yass High School
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Frequently asked
About Murrumbateman.
- What is the Murrumbateman postcode?
- Murrumbateman is in the 2582 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- Where is Murrumbateman?
- Murrumbateman is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2582, in the Hilltops region.
- What is the average rent in Murrumbateman?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $528.
- What schools are in Murrumbateman?
- There are 5 schools serving Murrumbateman on this page, including Murrumbateman Public School, Berinba Public School, Mt Carmel School.
- How walkable is Murrumbateman?
- Murrumbateman has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Murrumbateman?
- Murrumbateman is close to Dog Trap Crossing, Nanima, Springrange, Manton, Marchmont.
- What is the population of Murrumbateman?
- The population of Murrumbateman is approximately 3,607 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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