A former gold mining town, Murrumbateman is the focus of the Canberra district cool climate wine region, with more than 20 boutique wineries now achieving acclaim on Australian and international tables. Every cellar door provides a different and exciting experience. Great food and wine is available at venues scattered throughout the region and there are many interesting places to stay. From intimate B&B’s to the Murrumbateman Country Inn which boasts motel rooms right in the heart of wine country.

Murrumbateman has a wide variety of educational options for growing families to choose from. These include Murrumbateman Early Childhood Centre, Goodstart Early Learning, Yass Little Learners, and Yass Early Childhood Centre Association, Yass Montessori Preschool, Yass-Berindaba Public School, Mt Carmel School, Yass Public Primary School, and Yass High School. Health providers in the area include My Medical Practice in Murrumbateman and My Medical, Old Linton Medical Centre, and Atherfield Medical Service in nearby Yass. With medium house price of $740,000 and medium rentals at $545 per week, Murrumbateman is too good a town to pass by!