- Est. Median Value
- $659K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $240/wk
- Safety Score
- 81/100
- Green Space
- 81%
- Current Weather
- 3.8°C
- Median Age
- 49 yrs
~44 crimes/1k/yr
clear sky
Living in Murchison
Is Murchison a good place to live?
Murchison is home to roughly 1,491 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Murchison scores 64 out of 100, with a safety score of 81/100 and 81% green space.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $659K, and weekly rent typically sits around $240.
Lifestyle: Murchison has cafés, shops and things to do nearby. The current temperature is 3.8°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Murchison is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Map
Livability Breakdown
- Safety81
- Amenities58
- Schools0
- Housing Affordability57
- Green space100
- Community56
- Transport20
Some dimensions are still pending data: schoolQuality.
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $659K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $240/wk
- Median HH Income
- $63K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +15.6%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Explore Murchison
Things to do(2)
Buller canyon jet boating and natural flames
Mātakitaki Gallery
Parks & green spaces
Parks and reserves for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Healthcare
Pharmacies and clinics for this area haven’t been catalogued yet.
Eat & Drink in Murchison
Places to eat & drink(17)
Panda Xpress
Rivers Cafe
Murchison Tearooms & Takeaways
Hampden Hotel
Beechwoods Cafe
The Cow Shed Restaurant
Zen’s Kitchen
Tutaki Bakery Food Truck
Rivers Cafe
Murchison Tea Rooms
Mumma E's
Midwest Cafe & Store
The Little Local
Cow Shed
Tutaki Bakery
The Commercial Hotel
Zen's Kitchen
Tradies & Services in Murchison
Tradies & services(4)
4 Rivers Tiny Homes
Murchison Mechanical
Pr Construction
Tandy Building Solutions
Shops in Murchison
Shops(4)
Four Square Murchison
Kiwi Closet Boutique
Murchison Four Square
Murchison Meats
Stay in Murchison
Places to stay(13)
Mataki Motel
Penman Motel
Murchison Motel
The Old House
The Lazy Cow
Off The Beaten Trail
Off The Beaten Track
Riversong Cottages
Grand Suites Murchison
Kiwi Park Motels and Holiday Park
Hampden Hotel
Murchison Motels
Mataki Motels Ltd.
Murchison Weather
Current conditions: 3.8°C, clear sky
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 23.31 | 11.65 | 2.69 | 11.7 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.92 | 10.36 | 2.77 | 10.53 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.79 | 7.96 | 4.47 | 8.9 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.99 | 7.19 | 4.66 | 7.4 |
| 🍂 May | 13.71 | 4.9 | 4.45 | 5.63 |
| ❄️ Jun | 11.57 | 2.32 | 3.51 | 6.06 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.99 | 2.15 | 2.42 | 5.59 |
| ❄️ Aug | 11.54 | 1.96 | 6.16 | 6.63 |
| 🌸 Sep | 13.88 | 4.61 | 6.69 | 6.83 |
| 🌸 Oct | 16.26 | 5.92 | 7.04 | 8.63 |
| 🌸 Nov | 18.63 | 7.64 | 3.78 | 9.66 |
| ☀️ Dec | 21.5 | 11.2 | 4.19 | 9.74 |
Murchison Community
Reviews of Murchison
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what living in Murchison is really like.
Local tips
No tips yet. Be the first to share what makes Murchison special.