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| Locality | Murrumbateman |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Yass Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.97441 |
| Longitude | 149.03771 |
| Population | 3,154 |
| Density | 21.0 /km² |
| Area | 149.9 km² |
| Elevation | 573 m |
| Postcode | 2582 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 234 km west-southwest |
Murrumbateman is a locality in the Yass Valley Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,154. The locality covers an area of 149.9 km², giving a population density of about 21.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 573 m above sea level. It lies approximately 234 km west-southwest of Sydney. Murrumbateman is located at 34.9744°S, 149.0377°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2582. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Murrumbateman rests on a broad, fertile plateau, where the sky seems to stretch a little wider, a gentle expanse of rolling country under a vast Australian sky. It lies 67.9 km west-south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 248°T), and is situated 22.8 km north-north-west of Ngunnawal. The landscape here is a study in subtle greens and golds, a patchwork of pastures and vineyards that drink deeply from the infrequent but generous rains. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a crispness that hints at the proximity of higher country, and the scent of sun-baked earth mingles with the faint, sweet perfume of ripening grapes. Eucalypts stand as sentinels along the creeks and property lines, their bark peeling in papery strips, their leaves shimmering with a silvery sheen that catches the light. The land itself feels solid, ancient, a quiet witness to the changing seasons and the passage of time.
The story of Murrumbateman is one of resilience and adaptation, a narrative woven from the threads of pastoral pioneering and the subsequent embrace of viticulture. Originally settled by graziers drawn to its rich soils, the area has transformed over the decades, with vineyards now dominating the agricultural landscape. This shift has brought a vibrant new energy to Murrumbateman, attracting visitors keen to sample its celebrated cool-climate wines, particularly Riesling and Shiraz, and to wander through the tasting rooms that dot the countryside. The local economy thrives on this dual heritage, with farming and grazing still significant, but the burgeoning wine industry now defines much of Murrumbateman's character, drawing a steady stream of travellers who find themselves captivated by the region's unassuming beauty and its dedication to the vine.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Murrumbateman, New South Wales. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Murrumbateman, in the Yass Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Murrumbateman includes the postcode (2582), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Yass Valley Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Murrumbateman is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |