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NSW · Upper Hunter Shire Council

Murrurundi, 2338

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Updated

Desirability score

33.7/100
Below average

1486th in NSW

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Murrurundi is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Murrurundi offers a slower smaller community life in Upper Hunter Shire, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.

Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space and safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
945
Median age
54
Median household income / week
$877
Dwelling vacancy
16.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
85 of 506
Median monthly mortgage
$1,083
Employment rate
43.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
29 / 4 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
49
Against the person
19
Against property
17
Rate per 1,000 residents
51.9
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 50 residents
State safety percentile
28.5th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-36.2%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order6
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault12
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment9
  • Malicious Damage To Property7
  • Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences6

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
1
Median school ICSEA
893
  • Murrurundi Public SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

35 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Mayne St At Mount St
  • Mayne St Opp Murrurundi Visitor Information Centre
  • Murrurundi Public School, Mayne St
  • Murrurundi Town Coach Stop
  • Murrurundi Visitor Information Centre, Mayne St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

86 planning-related records

2026· 8 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Caravan park
    11 BERNARD STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home
    95 LIVERPOOL TERRACE MURRURUNDI 2338Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    88 HAYDON STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Subdivision
    24 LIVERPOOL STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    50 DOUGHBOY STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Waste or resource transfer station
    58 HALLS ROAD MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    208 MAYNE STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    154C LITTLE STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
2025· 16 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    153 MAYNE STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    19 HAYDON STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

  • November 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    133 LITTLE STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)
    26 GLENALVON ROAD MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

  • October 2025

  • Subdivision
    80 DOUGHBOY STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    85 TIMOR LANE MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling
    59-61 MURULLA STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

  • September 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    26 GLENALVON ROAD MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    41 LIVERPOOL STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

  • August 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    66 O'CONNELL STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

  • July 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    10 ROSELLA STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Subdivision
    154 LITTLE STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

  • May 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    19 HAYDON STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

  • March 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    171 LITTLE STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

  • January 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    116 HAYDON STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    139 LITTLE STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
2024· 11 proposals

  • September 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Moveable dwelling
    79 MOUNT STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

  • July 2024

  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)
    72-108 MAYNE STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    LIVERPOOL TERRACE MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

  • June 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    133 LITTLE STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    34 COHEN STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

  • May 2024

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    161 LITTLE STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Farm buildings; Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

  • April 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)
    64 DOUGHBOY STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

  • March 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks
    2 ISIS LANE MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Subdivision
    37 LIVERPOOL STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

  • February 2024

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    66 O'CONNELL STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
2023· 5 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    85 TIMOR LANE MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Subdivision
    154 LITTLE STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

  • October 2023

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    95 LIVERPOOL TERRACE MURRURUNDI 2338Determined
  • Subdivision
    160 LITTLE STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

  • September 2023

  • Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise
    107 MAYNE STREET MURRURUNDI 2338Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

3 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • St JosephsPlace of worship
  • St Paul'sPlace of worship
  • Murrurundi Police StationPolice

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Lions ParkPark
  • Lions Park / Professional Row ParkPark
  • Wilson Memorial ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
2
Emergency department
On site
  • Murrurundi Community Health Centrehospital
  • Murrurundi Pharmacypharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

2 state heritage places

  • Murrurundi Railway Station GroupMain Northern Railway MurrurundiSHR
  • Rosedale CottageMount Street, MurrurundiSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
26
Parks (OSM)
3

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
33.7/100 — Below average
National rank
4639th in Australia
State rank
1486th in NSW
Peer rank
#287 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#599 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Murrurundi Police Stationamenitiespolice
  • St Josephsamenitiesplace_of_worship
  • St Paul'samenitiesplace_of_worship
  • Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime6
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime12
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime9
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime7
  • Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offencescrime6
  • Mayne St At Mount Sttransport
  • Mayne St Opp Murrurundi Visitor Information Centretransport

Data sources & freshness

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