It is on the Barton Highway, approximately 30 kilometres north-west of Canberra, and is part of the Yass Valley Shire.

[2] With the arrival of European settlers in the 19th century sheep farming, wheat growing and goldmining became major economic activities.

[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).

Murrumbateman has the following Sporting and Social clubs: Murrumbateman has the following Community facilities and services: The Fairley Square includes a commercial and tourist precinct and future plans include a boutique brewery, bakery, childcare center, a cafe, a gym, medical practice.