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| Locality | Murrumburrah |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Hilltops Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.54535 |
| Longitude | 148.31587 |
| Population | 108 |
| Density | 2.0 /km² |
| Area | 53.4 km² |
| Elevation | 346 m |
| Postcode | 2587 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 276 km west-southwest |
Murrumburrah is a locality in the Hilltops Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 108. The locality covers an area of 53.4 km², giving a population density of about 2.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 346 m above sea level. It lies approximately 276 km west-southwest of Sydney. Murrumburrah is located at 34.5453°S, 148.3159°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2587. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Murrumburrah rests on a broad, gently rolling landscape where the ochre earth meets a sky that, at dusk, often bleeds into bruised purples and lingering golds. It lies 131.0 km west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 279°T), and is situated 27.8 km south of Young. The terrain here is not dramatic, but rather a patient unfolding of paddocks, their green hues deepening in the cooler months and fading to a sun-bleached tan under the summer heat. Scattered stands of eucalypts, their bark peeling in papery strips, punctuate the horizon, offering a dappled shade that can feel like a cool hand on a warm brow. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness that hints at the fertile soil and the agricultural bounty it yields, a subtle perfume of dry grasses and distant woodsmoke.
The story of Murrumburrah is written in the enduring spirit of its pastoral heritage, a legacy that began with sheep grazing and continues to define its economic backbone. This region, part of the broader Hilltops, has long been a dependable producer, the land yielding not just wool but also increasingly, fine wines that capture the unique character of the local climate. The railway line, a vital artery in its earlier days, still traces a path through the district, a silent reminder of the travellers and goods that once flowed through, shaping the very character of Murrumburrah. Echoes of this past are visible in the solid, unpretentious architecture of its main street, a place where the pace of life feels attuned to the seasons rather than the clock.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Murrumburrah, 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 Murrumburrah, in the Hilltops Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Murrumburrah includes the postcode (2587), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Hilltops 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 Murrumburrah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |