Murrumbateman, NSW 2582 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Murrumbateman is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2582, home to 3,607 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hilltops local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 247 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$528 /wk
Population3,607
Median age40
Area139 km²
To CBD247 km
LGAYass Valley

Demographics

Population
3,607
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$3,348 /week
Median personal income
$1,389 /week
Median family income
$3,453 /week
Average household size
3.1
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Yass Valley
Statistical region (SA4)
Capital Region
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Riverina
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$528 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,600
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Murrumbateman Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Rose St At Hercules St bus · 122 m
  • Barton Hwy Opp Jones Park Rest Area bus · 214 m
  • Murrumbateman Hotel/Barton Hwy bus · 214 m
  • Jones Park Rest Area, Barton Hwy bus · 242 m
  • Jones Park Rest Area/Barton Hwy bus · 242 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 5 restaurants
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 1 library
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 636 mm
  • Reference station: Canberra Airport, 61.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 54.6% of the 1,383 resolvable premises in Murrumbateman. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 35.8%
  • Fibre to the Node: 54.6%
  • Fixed Wireless: 3.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 659 across postcode 2582 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 183 drug offences, 133 theft, 122 violent offences.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Murrumbateman?

Murrumbateman (NSW 2582) had 3,607 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Yass Valley local government area.

What is the median rent in Murrumbateman?

The median advertised rent in Murrumbateman is $528/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Murrumbateman?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Murrumbateman covering government sectors. Nearest include: Murrumbateman Public School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Murrumbateman?

Murrumbateman is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (54.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Murrumbateman?

Across postcode 2582, 659 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were drug offences (183), theft (133), violent (122). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Murrumbateman?

In Murrumbateman, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (61.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Murrumbateman?

18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Murrumbateman centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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