Murrumbateman
NSW 2582 • Rest of NSW
About Murrumbateman
Murrumbateman is a rural locality within the Yass Valley local government area, situated approximately 50 kilometres north of Canberra and 60 kilometres south of Yass on the NSW Southern Tablelands at an elevation of 580 metres. Covering nearly 139 square kilometres, the area had a population of 3,607 at the 2021 census, up from 3,219 in 2016. With a median household income of ,348 per week — well above both state and national averages — and a median age of 40, Murrumbateman attracts predominantly professional families seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of the ACT.
The area is widely regarded as the heart of the Canberra wine district, home to numerous boutique wineries and cellar doors that draw visitors from across the region and beyond. Local facilities are modest — a small village centre, primary school, and community hub — with residents relying on Yass or Canberra for larger shopping and services. The combination of sweeping pastoral landscapes, cool-climate viticulture, and easy highway access to Canberra via the Barton Highway has made Murrumbateman one of regional NSW's most sought-after semi-rural communities.
Murrumbateman falls under postcode 2582 and is governed by Yass Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Goulburn electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional coach services — Canberra (Civic) / Yass 50-60 min to Canberra Civic
Commute to Canberra CBD (Civic)
🛣️ Barton Highway is the primary route to Canberra via the ACT border; a car is essential for all daily travel
Rural locality with minimal footpaths and no significant retail cluster; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bowning Public School ICSEA 994Bogolong Street
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Bowning Public School ICSEA 994147 Bowning Road
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6443 Wee Jasper Rd
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Berinba Public School ICSEA 960Church St
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24 Dutton Street
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Yass High School ICSEA 990Grampian St
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Yass Public School ICSEA 1012Laidlaw St
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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 Murrumbateman by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Murrumbateman Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Murrumbateman" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 170
- 2. New Zealand 48
- 3. United States 26
- 4. South Africa 23
- 5. Scotland 17
- 6. Germany 14
- 7. India 14
- 8. Ireland 11
- 9. Croatia 10
- 10. Netherlands 10
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)