Murrumbateman

Murrumbateman lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Murrumbateman is around 3,540 people. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 3,607 people, indicating a change of -67 persons (-1.9%). AreaSearch's validated new addresses since the Census date and their estimated resident population of 3,415 based on ABS ERP data release in June 2024 contribute to this estimate. This results in a density ratio of approximately 25 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Murrumbateman has shown resilience with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%, outperforming its SA3 area. Natural growth accounted for about 46% of overall population gains recently, but all migration factors were positive contributors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate an above median population growth for regional areas nationally, with Murrumbateman expected to expand by 583 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 21.8% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Murrumbateman recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Murrumbateman had around 21 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 106 homes. Six approvals have been recorded so far in FY-26. Each new dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 attracted an average of 2.3 new residents, indicating strong demand supporting property values. The average construction cost value for new homes was $720,000, suggesting developers focused on the premium market with high-end developments.

This financial year saw $6.1 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Murrumbateman had 45.0% more development per person over the past five years, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. Recent construction activity has eased slightly.

All developments since FY-21 have been detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers, with around 274 people per dwelling approval. AreaSearch projects Murrumbateman will add 773 residents by 2041. Current development patterns suggest new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Murrumbateman has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects that may impact this region. Key initiatives include the Murrumbateman All-Abilities Playground, Barton Highway Upgrade, Sunningdale Estate, and The Fields Murrumbateman. The following list details those likely most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Murrumbateman places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Murrumbateman has a highly educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.2% (AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data).

As of June 2025, there are 2,171 residents employed, with an unemployment rate at 2.5% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation stands at 74.3%, exceeding Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key employment sectors include public administration & safety, construction, and professional & technical services. Murrumbateman shows significant specialization in public administration & safety (employment share is 3.6 times the regional level).

Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-represented at 8.4% compared to Rest of NSW's 16.9%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. In the year ending June 2025, labour force decreased by 3.8%, with employment declining by 4.0%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment contracted by 0.1%, labour force grew by 0.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Murrumbateman's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022 indicates Murrumbateman's median income among taxpayers was $76,067 with an average of $97,269. Nationally, this is exceptionally high compared to Rest of NSW's median of $49,459 and average of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, estimated current incomes would be approximately $85,659 (median) and $109,535 (average). According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data for 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Murrumbateman rank highly nationally, between the 96th and 98th percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 38.0% earning $4000+ weekly (1,345 residents), unlike metropolitan trends where 29.9% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. A substantial proportion of high earners, 56.8%, are above $3,000/week, indicating strong economic capacity throughout the area. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Murrumbateman is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Murrumbateman, as per the latest Census, 99.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 0.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's 93.2% houses and 6.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Murrumbateman stood at 29.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 64.1% and rented ones at 6.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, exceeding Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,699. The median weekly rent in Murrumbateman was $528, higher than Non-Metro NSW's $270. Nationally, Murrumbateman's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Murrumbateman features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 89.6% of all households, including 47.8% couples with children, 33.8% couples without children, and 7.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 10.4%, with lone person households at 10.0% and group households making up 1.1%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

Murrumbateman shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Murrumbateman is notable, with 36.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, surpassing the broader benchmarks of 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 22.7% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.2%) and graduate diplomas (5.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 33.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (20.6%). Educational participation is high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 11.7% in primary, 10.5% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education.

Murrumbateman Public School serves the local area, enrolling 132 students as of a typical Australian school conditions index (ICSEA) of 1046. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas due to limited local school capacity (3.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 12.4).

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Murrumbateman has 87 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 30 routes providing 169 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents have good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 319 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency is 24 trips per day across all routes, equating to about one weekly trip per individual stop.

The level of general health in Murrumbateman is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Murrumbateman shows healthier-than-average results, with low prevalence rates for common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 65% of its total population (2310 people) has private health cover, compared to 53.6% in the Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (9.1%) and arthritis (8.3%), with 69.5% reporting no medical ailments, higher than the Rest of NSW's 63.6%.

The area has 12.6% residents aged 65 and over (446 people), lower than the Rest of NSW's 21.4%. Senior health outcomes are above average, mirroring the general population's profile.

Murrumbateman is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Murrumbateman, as per the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016 data, had a cultural diversity index of 53.7%, indicating lower than average diversity. The majority of its population was born in Australia (85.6%) and were citizens (94.4%), with English being the only language spoken at home for 95.2% of residents. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 50.2% of people.

Notably, Judaism had a higher representation in Murrumbateman compared to the Rest of NSW, with 0.1% and 0.0%, respectively. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.7%), Australian (29.4%), and Irish (9.2%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Croatian was overrepresented at 1.1% compared to the regional average of 0.4%, Dutch at 1.8% versus 1.0%, and Polish at 0.9% against a regional average of 0.4%.

Murrumbateman's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Murrumbateman is 40 years, which is slightly below the Rest of NSW average of 43 but above the Australian median of 38. The 45-54 age cohort makes up 16.8% of the population in Murrumbateman, notably higher than the Rest of NSW average, while those aged 75-84 are under-represented at 3.2%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.2% to 13.9%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 18.3% to 16.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Murrumbateman, with the 25 to 34 age group projected to expand by 139 people (46%), growing from 300 to 440 individuals.