Murrumbateman vs Springrange
Murrumbateman (median $1,300,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Springrange ($1,455,000).
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Murrumbateman and Springrange side by side
| Measure | Murrumbateman | Springrange |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,300,000 | $1,455,000 |
| Median unit | $332,640 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $680/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1013 | 1070 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 3,607 | 498 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 690 mm | 677 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Murrumbateman scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Springrange (1070) sits above Murrumbateman (1013). Murrumbateman skews owner-occupied (92%), Springrange runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
- For buyers
- Murrumbateman is the lower entry point at $1,300,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Springrange edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1013).
Murrumbateman vs Springrange: common questions
Is Murrumbateman or Springrange cheaper to buy in?
Murrumbateman has the lower median house price at $1,300,000, roughly 11% below Springrange ($1,455,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Murrumbateman or Springrange have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Springrange scores 1070 vs 1013 in Murrumbateman. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Murrumbateman or Springrange?
Murrumbateman scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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