What is Bendick Murrell known for?

Bendick Murrell is known as a quiet historic rural town on the Olympic Highway in NSW's South West Slopes. It has origins as a railway maintenance settlement and takes its name from an Aboriginal word meaning 'plain', reflecting its long pastoral and farming heritage.

How far is Bendick Murrell from Sydney?

Bendick Murrell is approximately 354 kilometres west of Sydney, making it roughly a 3.5 to 4.5 hour drive via the Great Western Highway or Hume Highway to the Olympic Highway.

Does Bendick Murrell have public transport?

Bendick Murrell has very limited public transport. There are occasional regional coach services to Young and beyond, but no passenger rail service. A car is essential for residents.

What is the population of Bendick Murrell?

According to the 2021 Census, Bendick Murrell has a population of 143 residents. This is a slight decline from 155 in 2016, reflecting the broader trend of population shift away from small rural towns.

Is Bendick Murrell a good place to live?

Bendick Murrell suits those who value a quiet, affordable rural lifestyle in the heart of the Hilltops region. The nearby town of Young provides essential services, and the surrounding countryside offers a peaceful agricultural setting, though self-sufficiency and a reliable vehicle are important.

What is the postcode for Bendick Murrell?

The postcode for Bendick Murrell, New South Wales is 2803.

What is the median house price in Bendick Murrell?

As of 2025, the median house price is $169,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Bendick Murrell

NSW 2803 • New South Wales

143

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Personal Income

101.87 km²

Area

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Median Rent

RuralHistoricAgriculturalQuietCar-Dependent

About Bendick Murrell

Bendick Murrell is a small historic town in the South West Slopes region of New South Wales, located within the Hilltops Council local government area approximately 354 kilometres west of Sydney and 26 kilometres north-east of Young. The town sits adjacent to the Olympic Highway and has a 2021 Census population of 143 residents. Its name derives from an Aboriginal word meaning 'plain', originally applied to a local pastoral station, reflecting the area's long pastoral heritage.

The surrounding Hilltops region is predominantly agricultural, with sheep and cattle grazing, grain growing, and cherry orcharding as key industries. Bendick Murrell was historically a railway maintenance settlement on the Blayney–Demondrille line, and the town retains a quiet country character with a close-knit community. The nearby town of Young serves as the main service centre for residents, offering supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and local services.

Bendick Murrell falls under postcode 2803 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cootamundra electorate.

📍 Location

State

New South Wales

Postcode

2803

Urban Area

N/A

LGA / Council

N/A

Federal Electorate

Riverina

State Electorate

Cootamundra

Type

Locality

Timezone

Sydney (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-34.18°, 148.52°

Statistical Area

N/A

Area

101.87 km²

Elevation

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Bendick Murrell for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House

$169K

9 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Young Station

26 km

N/A (car required)

Bus Services

Limited regional coach — Young / Cowra / Canberra Varies; approx 30 min to Young

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance

354 km

By Train

No direct passenger rail service; nearest passenger rail at Cowra (approx 47km) or Bathurst (approx 151km)

By Car (Peak)

3h 45min - 4h 30min

By Car (Off-Peak)

3h 30min - 4h

🛣️ Olympic Highway provides main access; Young is the nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A small rural town with no local shopping or services; all errands require driving to Young or nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

143

▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016

N/A

Personal Income 2021

N/A

▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021