NSW · Lachlan Council
Murrin Bridge, 2672
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Lachlan, Murrin Bridge is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Distance from the capital is part of the appeal, with wide open surrounds and a self-contained community rhythm. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield.
The market sits in a sensible middle ground: not cheap, but fair value for the area.
Population
- Population
- 57
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $662
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 26
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 7
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 122.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 28 residents
- State safety percentile
- 83.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -29.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions12
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment25
- Malicious Damage To Property14
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault10
- Steal From Motor Vehicle15
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- 1499 Riverside Dr
- 23 Nyampa St
- Nyampa St Opp Murrin Bridge Health Centre
- Nyampa St Opp Murrin Bridge Health Centre
- Riverside Dr After Nyampa St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
3 planning-related records
2024· 1 proposal
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care1499 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY MURRIN BRIDGE 2672Determined
2023· 1 proposal
September 2023
- Alterations and additions to commercial development; Centre based childcare1499 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY MURRIN BRIDGE 2672Determined
2021· 1 proposal
September 2021
- Centre based childcare1499 LACHLAN VALLEY WAY MURRIN BRIDGE 2672Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Cricket/FootballSports field
- Sports field
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Cricket/Footballamenitiespitch
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime12
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime25
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime14
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime10
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime15
- 1499 Riverside Drtransport
- 23 Nyampa Sttransport
- Nyampa St Opp Murrin Bridge Health Centretransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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