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 May 2026, the estimated population of Murrumbateman is around 3952 people. This figure reflects an increase of 345 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3607 people. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on ERP data from June 2025 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date, is 3951 people. This results in a density ratio of 28 persons per square kilometer. Murrumbateman's population growth of 9.6% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area (2.5%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader. Natural growth contributed approximately 46.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections from 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projected demographic shifts indicate an above median population growth in non-metropolitan areas nationally, with Murrumbateman expected to grow by 616 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 15.6% over the 16 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Murrumbateman when compared nationally

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Murrumbateman has experienced around 29 dwellings receiving development approval per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 148 homes from FY-21 to FY-25. So far in FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.5 new residents arrive per new home annually between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating stable market conditions with balanced supply and demand.

The average construction value of new homes is $720,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year has seen $538,000 in commercial development approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Murrumbateman shows 97.0% higher construction activity per person. New construction has been entirely detached houses, maintaining the area's low density character with a focus on family homes.

With around 118 people per dwelling approval, Murrumbateman exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Future projections estimate Murrumbateman will add 615 residents by 2041 (from AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Murrumbateman has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects expected to impact the region. Notable ones are the Murrumbateman All-Abilities Playground, Barton Highway Upgrade, Sunningdale Estate, and The Fields Murrumbateman. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Murrumbateman's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 0.9% as of December 2025, lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was high at 73.5%, compared to Regional NSW's 60.5%.

In December 2025, 2,265 residents were employed. A moderate proportion, 16.6%, worked from home according to Census responses, factoring in Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Dominant employment sectors included public administration & safety, construction, and professional & technical services. The area had a particular specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 3.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance showed lower representation at 8.4% compared to Regional NSW's average of 16.9%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.6%, employment declined by 3.4%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 1.2% and a labour force decline of 0.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicated potential future demand within Murrumbateman. These projections estimated national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Murrumbateman's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not account for localised population projections.

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

Murrumbateman's median taxpayer income was $76,067 and average income was $97,269 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This places Murrumbateman among the top percentile nationally, contrasting with Regional NSW's median income of $52,390 and average income of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $83,917 (median) and $107,307 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Murrumbateman rank highly nationally, between the 96th and 98th percentiles. The largest income bracket comprises 38.0% earning $4000+ weekly (1,501 residents), contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. The area demonstrates considerable affluence with 56.8% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. 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 contrasts with Regional NSW where 82.6% were houses and 17.4% were 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, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Murrumbateman was $528 compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Murrumbateman's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 versus Australia's 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 Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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

Murrumbateman's educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 36.8% have university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 22.7% in the SA3 area. University degrees are most common at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.2%) and graduate diplomas (5.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 33.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (20.6%).

Educational participation is high in the area, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Murrumbateman has 91 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 28 routes providing a total of 165 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated good with residents typically living 319 metres from their nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, primarily using cars (96%). Vehicle ownership averages 2.3 per dwelling, above the regional average. In 2021 Census data, 16.6% of residents worked from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 23 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately one weekly trip per 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 superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Prevalence of common health conditions is notably low across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 65% of Murrumbateman's total population (2,579 people) has private health cover, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (9.1%) and arthritis (8.3%). A majority, 69.5%, report no medical ailments, higher than Regional NSW's 63.3%. Health outcomes among working-age residents are generally typical. Murrumbateman has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 12.8% (505 people), compared to Regional NSW's 23.4%. Senior health outcomes in Murrumbateman are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Murrumbateman's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 85.6% of its population born in Australia, 94.4% being citizens, and 95.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Murrumbateman, comprising 50.2% of people. While Judaism made up just 0.1% of the population, this figure is similar to Regional NSW's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.7%), Australian (29.4%), and Irish (9.2%). Notably, Croatian was overrepresented at 1.1%, compared to 0.3% regionally, Dutch at 1.8% versus 1.0%, and Polish at 0.9% against 0.5%.

Murrumbateman's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Murrumbateman is 40 years, which is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 43 but above the Australian median of 38. The 45-54 age cohort is notably over-represented in Murrumbateman at 16.1%, compared to the Regional NSW average, while those aged 75-84 are under-represented at 3.3%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the population of 15-24 year-olds has increased from 12.2% to 14.3%, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 18.3% to 16.1% and the 5-14 age group has dropped from 16.7% to 15.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Murrumbateman, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to expand by 117 people (35%), growing from 331 to 449 individuals.