Murrurundi NSW

Postcode 2338 · Upper Hunter Shire LGA

Murrurundi is a small community in New South Wales within the Upper Hunter Shire local government area (postcode 2338). With a population of 945, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 54. Households earn a median income of $46K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Murrurundi is $580,000, having surged 36.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $300. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.

Murrurundi is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 893, which is well below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 14 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Upper Hunter Shire LGA is below average at 3,250 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Murrurundi offers a gross rental yield of 2.7%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($580K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 12.7x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +36.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.7% Low Yield
Price vs State$580K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability12.7x Stretched
Price Momentum+36.5% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$580K
36.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
945
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age54
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$877
Personal Income /wk$520
Mortgage /mth$1,083
CRIME (Upper Hunter Shire LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,250
Total Incidents466
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops14
Murrurundi Fire Station, Mayne St
Murrurundi Station, Coach Stop
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA893
Total Students36
Government1
Murrurundi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 893
HOSPITALS (1)
Wilson Memorial Community Hospital, Murrurundipublic
Data: 2026