Main Arm vs Mullumbimby Creek
The verdict
Main Arm is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $2.07M in Mullumbimby Creek. Main Arm rates higher for liveability (22 vs 16). Mullumbimby Creek rates higher for education (66 vs 53). On the separate residential safety score, Mullumbimby Creek rates higher (65 vs 36/100 in Main Arm).
Scores
| Main Arm | Mullumbimby Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 25 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 53 | 66 |
| Liveability | 22 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Main Arm | Mullumbimby Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 640 | 512 |
| Median age | 45 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,403 | $1,488 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.4% | 44.4% |
| Born in Australia | 61.4% | 65.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Main Arm Stable · Mullumbimby Creek Stable
Property
| Main Arm | Mullumbimby Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $2.07M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $900 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 14 |
Median price history
Safety
| Main Arm | Mullumbimby Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 36 | 65 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 625 | 391 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 313 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,625 | 3,516 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Main Arm | Mullumbimby Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,068 |
See the full school list on each profile: Main Arm · Mullumbimby Creek
Transport
| Main Arm | Mullumbimby Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.4 km | 5.2 km |
Liveability
| Main Arm | Mullumbimby Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.1 km | 10.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 632.5 km | 628.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.0 km | 14.3 km |
Population & growth
| Main Arm | Mullumbimby Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 640 | 512 |
| Estimated 2025 | 697 | 558 |
| Projected 2041 | 702 | 562 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.16% | 2.17% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Main Arm or Mullumbimby Creek?
Mullumbimby Creek has the higher residential safety score (Main Arm 36/100 vs Mullumbimby Creek 65/100).
Which is more affordable, Main Arm or Mullumbimby Creek?
Main Arm is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $2.07M.
Which has better public transport, Main Arm or Mullumbimby Creek?
Main Arm and Mullumbimby Creek have similar transport scores.
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