Overall score
Middle Brook
44.6/100
Murrurundi
42.5/100
Middle Brook vs Murrurundi, NSW Suburb Comparison
Middle Brook for investment and value; Murrurundi for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Middle BrookMurrurundi
Crime rate
Middle Brook
63.4 / 1k
Murrurundi
48.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Middle Brook
1
Murrurundi
10
Population
Middle Brook
260
Murrurundi
945
Metric leadMiddle Brook 4Murrurundi 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMurrurundi
- Best for familiesMurrurundi
- Best for investmentMiddle Brook
- Best for best valueMiddle Brook
- Best for best schoolsMiddle Brook
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Middle Brook | Murrurundi |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 42.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 45.4/100 | 55.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.4 / 1k | 48.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 35 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 1 | 10 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 11 |
| Green cover | 9.6% | 12.7% |
| Population | 260 | 945 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Middle Brook is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, while Murrurundi is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace.
Middle Brook tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and a calmer planning outlook, while Murrurundi stands out for a quieter safety profile, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. On housing, Middle Brook sits in a gently premium band, compared with a affordable feel in Murrurundi.
Middle Brook suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Murrurundi is the stronger match for families, investors, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.