Murrumbateman, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Murrumbateman is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,607. Elevation: 1,880 ft (573 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

3,607 Population
1,880 ft Elevation 573 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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About Murrumbateman

Murrumbateman

Murrumbateman is a town in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. It is on the Barton Highway, approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Canberra, and is part of the Yass Valley Shire. At the 2021 census, Murrumbateman had a population of 3,607.

People

Population3,607

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Population3,607
Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Coordinates-34.9720°, 149.0299°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (641 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Murrumbateman

Murrumbateman is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,607. The city sits at an elevation of 1,880 feet (573 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Murrumbateman

Murrumbateman has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.8°C), the coldest is Jul (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 677 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 14.5° / 29.2° 51.9
Feb 21.7°C / 71°F 14.4° / 29° 56.1
Mar 18.4°C / 65°F 11.3° / 25.4° 37.1
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 6.2° / 21.1° 31.7
May 10.6°C / 51°F 4.4° / 16.9° 37.4
Jun 7.8°C / 46°F 2.6° / 13° 68.7
Jul 6.6°C / 44°F 1.4° / 11.9° 68.4
Aug 8°C / 46°F 1.8° / 14.1° 56.1
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 4.4° / 17.2° 64.7
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 6.6° / 20.6° 61.1
Nov 16.9°C / 62°F 9.7° / 24.1° 76.3
Dec 19.5°C / 67°F 12.1° / 26.9° 67.9
Murrumbateman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,880 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below Australia avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)

Geography

Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Coordinates34.9720°S, 149.0299°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 145 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 124 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 144 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 88 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 48 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 107 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 23 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 114 km
Nov 9, 2002 13 km NE of Berridale, Australia M3.2 145 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 76 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 140 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 86 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 6 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 74 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 106 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 21 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 148 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 21 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 74 km
Mar 17, 2002 4 km WNW of Cowra, Australia M2.9 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
February 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
July 37°F (3°C) 2.6 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in

Murrumbateman has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Murrumbateman

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Murrumbateman Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Murrumbateman

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NIGE! alternative rock, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Murrumbateman

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hall School Museum
National Dinosaur Museum
Yass And District Museum

Libraries in Murrumbateman

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gungahlin Public Library0.0
Murrumbateman Library0.0
Upper Lachlan Shire Library0.0
Yass Library0.0
Yass Library0.0

Hotels in Murrumbateman

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abode Murrumbateman

Restaurants in Murrumbateman

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Murrumbateman Country Inn
Murrumbateman Takeaway
Olleyville

Cafes in Murrumbateman

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crisp Lane Cafe
The Village Cafe at Murrumbateman

Clinics in Murrumbateman

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Murrumbateman Health Hub

Veterinaries in Murrumbateman

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yass Valley Veterinary

Gas Stations in Murrumbateman

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP

Airports Near Murrumbateman

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canberra AirportCBRMedium Airport
Goulburn AirportGULMedium Airport
2nd Crookwell Airfield-Small Airport
Bakblok Airport-Small Airport
Binda-Small Airport
Bondo Airstrip-Small Airport
Collector Airport-Small Airport
Crookwell Airport-Small Airport
Currandooley Airport-Small Airport
Gundaroo Airport-Small Airport
Hall Airport-Small Airport
Harden Airport-Small Airport
Talbingo Airport-Small Airport
Wallaroo Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Wee Jasper Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Murrumbateman

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Chiropractic Life

Churches & Religious Organizations in Murrumbateman

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Murrumbateman
Murrumbateman Jehovah's Witnesses

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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What is the population of Murrumbateman?

Murrumbateman has a population of 3,607 residents and is located in Australia..

What is the weather like in Murrumbateman?

Murrumbateman has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

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