Springrange vs Murrumbateman

Murrumbateman (median $1,300,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Springrange ($1,455,000).

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Springrange and Murrumbateman side by side

MeasureSpringrangeMurrumbateman
Price and market
Median house$1,455,000$1,300,000
Median unit–$332,640
House price change, 12 months–+5.5%
Renting
House rent–$680/wk
Owner occupied78.0%92.0%
Renter occupied20.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby205
Average ICSEA10701013
Lifestyle and people
Walk score04
Transit score00
Bike score0100
Population4983,607
Median age4340
Climate
Annual rainfall677 mm690 mm
Mean max, January29.1°C29.8°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 (0/100 vs 4/100 ), 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).

Springrange vs Murrumbateman: common questions

Is Springrange or Murrumbateman 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 Springrange or Murrumbateman 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, Springrange or Murrumbateman?

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.