Overall score
Middle Brook
34.6/100
Murrurundi
41.0/100
Middle Brook vs Murrurundi, NSW suburb comparison
Middle Brook for value; Murrurundi for families and investment.
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
0
Murrurundi
8
Population
Middle Brook
260
Murrurundi
945
Metric leadMiddle Brook 4Murrurundi 41 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesMurrurundi
- Best for investmentMurrurundi
- Best for best valueMiddle Brook
- Best for best schoolsMurrurundi
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 | 34.6/100 | 41.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.0/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 63.4 / 1k | 48.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 35 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 8 |
| Planning activity | 4 | 9 |
| 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 and public transport access, while Murrurundi stands out for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities. On housing, Middle Brook sits in a well priced band, compared with a affordable feel in Murrurundi.
Middle Brook suits value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Murrurundi is the stronger match for families and investors.