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Murrumbateman, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Murrumbateman is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,154. Elevation: 1,880 ft (573 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,154 Population 2/sq mi density
1,880 ft Elevation 573 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$46,948 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,948 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$297,400 home value, $1,487/mo rent

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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

Population3,154
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,948
Per Capita$46,948
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

B
Home Value$297,400
Rent$1,487
Ownership93.4%
Housing Units1,262

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Population3,154
Population Density2 / sq mi
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)
Median Household Income$46,948
Median Age40.0 years

About Murrumbateman

Murrumbateman is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,154. 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.

Murrumbateman has a population of 3,154 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,793.9 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,154
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
1,793.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Murrumbateman vs Australia Average

The median household income in Murrumbateman is $46,948, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,948 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $903, 37% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 300 business establishments.

Income: Murrumbateman vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$46,948
38% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$46,948
Avg Weekly Wage$903

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)300

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Murrumbateman is $297,400, 5% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,487 (28% above the national average of $1,163). 93.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,262 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$297,400
5% above Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,487
28% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.4%
Owner-Occupied93.4%
Renter-Occupied6.6%
Housing Units1,262

Property Tax

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. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. 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)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,880 ft (573 m)
Area1,793.9 sq mi (4,646.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-34.9720°N, 149.0299°W
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 (NCES 2022-23 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 AirfieldSmall Airport
Bakblok AirportSmall Airport
BindaSmall Airport
Bondo AirstripSmall Airport
Collector AirportSmall Airport
Crookwell AirportSmall Airport
Currandooley AirportSmall Airport
Gundaroo AirportSmall Airport
Hall AirportSmall Airport
Harden AirportSmall Airport
Talbingo AirportSmall Airport
Wallaroo Private AirstripSmall Airport
Wee Jasper AirportSmall 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Murrumbateman

What is the population of Murrumbateman?

Murrumbateman has a population of 3,154 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,793.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Murrumbateman expensive to live in?

The median household income is $46,948, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $297,400 (5% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,487 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

How is the job market in Murrumbateman?

Murrumbateman has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $903. There are 300 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Murrumbateman?

The median home value in Murrumbateman is $297,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,487. The homeownership rate is 93.4%.

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