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Murrulebale

NSW 2652 • New South Wales

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
150.25 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote
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About Murrulebale

Murrulebale is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated approximately 560 kilometres south-west of Sydney near the city of Wagga Wagga. The locality covers around 150 square kilometres of flat to gently undulating Riverina farmland used primarily for cereal cropping, canola, and sheep grazing. With a 2021 Census population of approximately 61 residents, it reflects the sparse agricultural settlement pattern typical of southern NSW.

Wagga Wagga, approximately 40 kilometres to the east, provides the nearest comprehensive services as the largest inland city in NSW, including hospitals, a university, major retail centres, and an airport. The surrounding Riverina countryside is productive farming land with the Murrumbidgee River corridor not far to the south. A private vehicle is essential as there is no public transport in the locality.

Murrulebale falls under postcode 2652 and is governed by the Coolamon Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2652
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Coolamon
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.41°, 147.65°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
150.25 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2652

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2652 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$58,414
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$65,570

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2652; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wagga Wagga
40 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
460 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Wagga Wagga (approx. 40 km) to Sydney; approx. 5.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
5–6 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hours

🛣️ Sturt Highway provides road access to Wagga Wagga

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Wagga Wagga.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Coolamon Local Government Area, which contains Murrulebale. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
216.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
151.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
260.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
86.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Coolamon →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murrulebale known for? +

Murrulebale is a quiet pastoral locality in the NSW Riverina, known for its broad-acre cereal cropping, canola, and sheep grazing country near Wagga Wagga.

How far is Murrulebale from Sydney CBD? +

Murrulebale is approximately 560 kilometres south-west of Sydney CBD, around 5 to 6 hours by road via the Hume and Sturt Highways.

Does Murrulebale have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Murrulebale. NSW TrainLink services operate from Wagga Wagga (approximately 40 km east) to Sydney and Melbourne.

What is the population of Murrulebale? +

According to the 2021 Census, Murrulebale has a population of approximately 61 residents, a very small rural locality in the Riverina.

Is Murrulebale a good place to live? +

Murrulebale is suited to those with an agricultural lifestyle, with Wagga Wagga providing extensive regional services and convenient air and rail connections.

What is the postcode for Murrulebale? +

The postcode for Murrulebale, NSW is 2652.

Is Murrulebale a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Murrulebale is part of the Coolamon LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.