Murrurundi at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
945
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Murrurundi.
The postcode for Murrurundi is 2338 (NSW).
Murrurundi (2338) sits in the Tamworth region of NSW.
Murrurundi has roughly 945 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Murrurundi scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murrurundi's population at 945, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
945
Median age
54
Family households
57%
Lone person
39%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
945
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
62
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.
34
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Murrurundi.
Local schools for Murrurundi
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Government School Catchment
Murrurundi Public School
Blandford Public School
Willow Tree Public School
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Frequently asked
About Murrurundi.
- What is the Murrurundi postcode?
- Murrurundi is in the 2338 postcode, in NSW, in the Tamworth Regional Council region.
- Where is Murrurundi?
- Murrurundi is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2338, in the Tamworth Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Murrurundi?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Murrurundi?
- There are 12 schools serving Murrurundi on this page, including Murrurundi Public School, Blandford Public School, Willow Tree Public School.
- How walkable is Murrurundi?
- Murrurundi has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Murrurundi?
- Murrurundi is close to Pages River, Blandford, Ardglen, Scotts Creek, Murulla.
- What is the population of Murrurundi?
- The population of Murrurundi is approximately 945 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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