Murrurundi · Urban Centre

Housing & Dwellings in Murrurundi

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Separate houses make up 93.3% of all homes in Murrurundi, far above the national figure. This is a place where housing costs are notably low, with the typical mortgage and rent sitting well below the state and national averages.

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📍 Murrurundi, Urban Centre

Where Murrurundi sits — Median rent (weekly)

$250
  • $0–$21: 2 areas
  • $21–$43: 6 areas
  • $43–$64: 18 areas
  • $64–$86: 38 areas
  • $86–$107: 35 areas
  • $107–$129: 46 areas
  • $129–$150: 25 areas
  • $150–$171: 104 areas
  • $171–$193: 82 areas
  • $193–$214: 143 areas
  • $214–$236: 130 areas
  • $236–$257: 175 areas
  • $257–$279: 114 areas
  • $279–$300: 125 areas
  • $300–$321: 194 areas
  • $321–$343: 101 areas
  • $343–$364: 128 areas
  • $364–$386: 82 areas
  • $386–$407: 92 areas
  • $407–$429: 41 areas
  • $429–$450: 24 areas
  • $450–$471: 32 areas
  • $471–$493: 13 areas
  • $493–$514: 19 areas
  • $514–$536: 14 areas
  • $536–$557: 9 areas
  • $557–$579: 6 areas
  • $579–$600: 15 areas

All urban centre areas, 2021. The marker is Murrurundi — lower than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Murrurundi$250
2338, NSW $250
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly home loan payment is $1,040, which is far below the New South Wales figure of $2,167. Weekly rent is also much lower than elsewhere, typically costing $250.

$250

Lower than 57% of urban centre areas.

  • 2016: $320
  • 2021: $250

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,040 ▼ -35.1%

Lower than 74% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: $1,603
  • 2016: $1,560
  • 2021: $1,040

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Murrurundi, $200–$349 is the majority at 56%; Under $200 is next at 35%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Murrurundi, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 50%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (41%) and $1,800–$2,999 (10%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Homes owned outright make up 42.2% of the total, which is far above the national figure of 31.0%. Meanwhile, the 23.3% of households that rent is well below the state average.

23.3% ▲ +2.7%

Higher than 56% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 22.7%
  • 2016: 20.3%
  • 2021: 23.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

42.2% ▲ +64.9%

Higher than 59% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 25.6%
  • 2016: 25.7%
  • 2021: 42.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Murrurundi, the largest group is Owned outright at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (30%) and Rented (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Most homes are large, with 74.3% having three or more bedrooms. This is well above the state average, although there are fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

93.3% ▼ -6.7%

Lower than 51% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 100.0%
  • 2016: 98.6%
  • 2021: 93.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

74.3% ▼ -6.2%

Lower than 61% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 79.2%
  • 2016: 78.4%
  • 2021: 74.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Murrurundi, Separate house is the majority at 95%; Other dwelling is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Murrurundi, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 56%; 4 bedrooms is next at 18%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Murrurundi [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL121086/murrurundi/topic/housing-dwellings