Murrurundi, NSW 2338 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Murrurundi is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2338, home to 945 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Tamworth local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 238 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 945
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $877 /week
- Median personal income
- $520 /week
- Median family income
- $1,307 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Upper Hunter Shire
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Murrurundi Public School
- Blandford Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 15 bus stops
- Liverpool St After Adelaide St
- Upper Hunter Shire Council, Mayne St
- Murrurundi Fire Station, Mayne St
- Murrurundi Station, Platform 1
- Mayne St Opp Murrurundi Visitor Information Centre
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 3 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 6 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 76.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 87.8% of the 607 resolvable premises in Murrurundi. 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: 10.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 87.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 62 across postcode 2338 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 40% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 25 violent offences, 10 other offences, 9 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Murrurundi?
Murrurundi (NSW 2338) had 945 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Upper Hunter Shire local government area.
What is the median rent in Murrurundi?
The median advertised rent in Murrurundi is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Murrurundi?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Murrurundi covering government sectors. Nearest include: Murrurundi Public School (0.7 km), Blandford Public School (5.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Murrurundi?
Murrurundi is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (87.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Murrurundi?
Across postcode 2338, 62 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (25), other (10), theft (9). 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 Murrurundi?
In Murrurundi, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (76.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Murrurundi?
16 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Murrurundi centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops, 1 train stop. 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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