Murrays Run NSW

Postcode 2325 · Cessnock LGA

Murrays Run is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Cessnock local government area (postcode 2325). With a population of 140, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 59. Households earn a median income of $80K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Murrays Run is $835,000, having dropped significantly 9.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,560.

Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Cessnock LGA is moderate at 4,766 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Murrays Run offers a gross rental yield of 3.4%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($835K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -9.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.4% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$835K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability10.4x Stretched
Price Momentum-9.7% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education8/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$835K
-9.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$255
POPULATION
140
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age59
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,541
Personal Income /wk$678
Mortgage /mth$1,560
CRIME (Cessnock LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,766
Total Incidents3,305
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
Data: 2025