Overall score
Murrurundi
42.5/100
Scone
48.6/100
Murrurundi vs Scone, NSW Suburb Comparison
Murrurundi for retirees and families; Scone for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
MurrurundiScone
Crime rate
Murrurundi
48.0 / 1k
Scone
64.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Murrurundi
10
Scone
126
Population
Murrurundi
945
Scone
5,824
Metric leadMurrurundi 3Scone 91 tiedacross 13 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 best valueScone
- Best for best schoolsScone
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 | Murrurundi | Scone |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.5/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.8/100 | 63.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 48.0 / 1k | 64.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 31.2/100 | 31.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 35 | 237 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 10 | 126 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 54 |
| Green cover | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Population | 945 | 5,824 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Murrurundi reads as a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Scone is a regional hub with its own identity and everyday convenience. Murrurundi sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Scone is more regionally self-contained.
Murrurundi pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Scone is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
Murrurundi suits investors more clearly, whereas Scone is the stronger match for families, value-focused buyers, 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.