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Murrami

NSW 2705 • New South Wales

288
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
248.58 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRiverinaAgriculturalIrrigationPeaceful

About Murrami

Murrami is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated within the Leeton Shire Council area approximately 550 kilometres south-west of Sydney. With a 2021 Census population of 288 residents spread across a substantial 249 square kilometres, Murrami lies at the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA), one of Australia's most productive and historically significant agricultural districts. The flat, irrigation-channel-laced landscape supports intensive food production, and the locality sits within close proximity to the town of Leeton.

The surrounding MIA region is celebrated for its citrus groves, rice crops, stone fruit orchards, and vegetable production, making this corner of inland NSW a genuine food bowl. The town of Leeton, approximately 15 kilometres to the west, provides residents with schools, shops, the Leeton District Hospital, and community facilities. Murrami offers a quintessential Riverina lifestyle — vast open skies, agricultural abundance, and the strong community spirit that defines the towns and villages of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area. The nearby city of Griffith, about 35 kilometres to the north-west, provides additional services and employment.

Murrami falls under postcode 2705 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2705
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Murray
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.49°, 146.37°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
248.58 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach services (via Leeton) — Leeton / Griffith / Sydney Sydney approx. 7-8 hours by coach

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
550 km
By Train
No direct train service; coach via Leeton available
By Car (Peak)
approx. 5.5-6 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 5.5 hours

🛣️ Sturt Highway connects to Wagga Wagga (~120 km east) and Adelaide; Leeton is the main local service hub at ~15 km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote rural locality in the irrigation plain; a car is essential for all shopping, services, and daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Murrami by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Murrami Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Murrami" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
288
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murrami known for? +

Murrami is located within the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area (MIA), one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions. The locality is surrounded by irrigated farms producing rice, citrus, stone fruit, and vegetables, and is part of the Leeton Shire — a key hub in New South Wales' Riverina food bowl.

How far is Murrami from Sydney? +

Murrami is approximately 550 kilometres south-west of Sydney, making it about a 5.5 to 6 hour drive via the Olympic Highway and Sturt Highway. It is around 15 kilometres east of Leeton and approximately 35 kilometres south-east of Griffith.

Does Murrami have public transport? +

Murrami has no local bus or rail service. NSW TrainLink coach services connect the broader Leeton region to Sydney and other centres, but residents are almost entirely dependent on private vehicles for daily travel and access to services.

What is the population of Murrami? +

According to the 2021 Census, Murrami has a population of 288 residents, with around 69 dwellings spread across 249 square kilometres. It is a sparsely settled rural locality typical of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.

Is Murrami a good place to live? +

Murrami suits those who embrace the rural Riverina lifestyle, with the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area's agricultural character and the community services of nearby Leeton and Griffith within easy reach. It appeals particularly to farming families and those seeking wide open spaces and a quiet inland lifestyle.

What is the postcode for Murrami? +

The postcode for Murrami is 2705, which covers localities in the Leeton Shire within the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area of the NSW Riverina.