Murringo, NSW 2586 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Murringo is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2586, home to 390 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Hilltops local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 229 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 390
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,258 /week
- Median personal income
- $681 /week
- Median family income
- $1,597 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Hilltops
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $245 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Murringo Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 19 bus stops
- Murringo Hall, Murringo Gap Rd
- Murringo Rd Before Murringo Gap Rd
- Murringo Gap Rd Before Mason St
- Geegullalong Rd Before Maloneys Rd
- Geegullalong Rd After Maloneys Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 92.0% of the 188 resolvable premises in Murringo. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Node: 0.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 92.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 106 across postcode 2586 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 37% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 32 violent offences, 22 theft, 18 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Murringo?
Murringo (NSW 2586) had 390 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Hilltops local government area.
What is the median rent in Murringo?
The median advertised rent in Murringo is $245/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Murringo?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Murringo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Murringo Public School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Murringo?
Murringo is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (92% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Murringo?
Across postcode 2586, 106 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (32), theft (22), other (18). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Murringo?
19 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Murringo centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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