Murrumbateman

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Murrumbateman
New South Wales
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Murrumbateman
Coordinates 34°57′0″S149°01′0″E / 34.95000°S 149.01667°E / -34.95000; 149.01667
Population3,607 (2021 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 2582
Location
LGA(s) Yass Valley Council
County Murray
Parish Namima, Murrumbateman
State electorate(s) Goulburn
Federal division(s) Eden-Monaro
Localities around Murrumbateman:
Marchmont Yass River Yass River
Boambolo Murrumbateman Nanima
Cavan Jeir Springrange

Murrumbateman is a town in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. It is on the Barton Highway, approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Canberra, and is part of the Yass Valley Shire. At the 2016 census, Murrumbateman had a population of 3,219 people. [2]

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History and economy

With the arrival of European settlers in the 19th century sheep farming, wheat growing and goldmining became major economic activities. [3] [4] The first government school opened in 1869. [5]

Winemaking began in Murrumbateman in the 1970s with some of the surrounding rural properties being developed as grape growing areas or as boutique wineries. [6] [7]

In recent years much of the land has been subdivided into small hobby farm blocks ranging from 2 to 40 acres (0.81 to 16.19 ha). Similar subdivisions have occurred in other regions around Canberra including Bungendore, Sutton, Gundaroo and Burra. Residents tend to commute to Canberra for work rather than make a living off the small parcels of land. Other nearby towns are Yass, Gunning and Dalton.

Murrumbateman has a pub and a handful of retail outlets.

The Murrumbateman Market is held fortnightly at the Recreation Ground. The market focus is on local produce and local arts and crafts but there is always a range of products from the wider Yass Valley and beyond including fruit and vegetables, breads, cakes, jams, olives, chillies, sauces, biodynamic beef and a range of wines from the local area plus woollen and alpaca products and handmade goods of all types. [8]

Annual events

Facilities and services

The trees around the grounds are heritage listed and parking underneath them is not recommended.

Murrumbateman has the following Sporting and Social clubs:

Murrumbateman has the following Community facilities and services:

New development

The Fairley Square includes a commercial and tourist precinct and future plans include a boutique brewery, bakery, childcare, visitors' centre and cafe and children's park, medical services and post office. [11] [12]

Population

In the 2021 Census, there were 3,607 people in Murrumbateman. 99 of Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islander origin 2,999 people people were born in Australia. 616 of people in Murrumbateman conduct volunteer work. The next most common country of birth was England at 89 people followed by New Zealand (31 people).

Notable people

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References

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  2. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Murrumbateman (state suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2017. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
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  5. ↑ Susan O'Leary, "School opens 150 years ago in Murrumbateman", Yass Tribune , 27 June 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  6. ↑ Ellery, David (28 February 2014). "A weekend in your suburb: 36 hours in Murrumbateman". The Canberra Times. Fairfax Media. Archived from the original on 6 March 2014.
  7. ↑ "Explore Murrumbateman's rich wine region". Visit Canberra. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  8. ↑ Murrumbateman Village Market. Access date: 18 August 2016.
  9. ↑ Murrumbateman Field Days. Access date: 18 August 2016.
  10. ↑ Australian Cool Climate Wine Show. Access date: 18 August 2016.
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