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Mullumbimby Creek vs Wilsons Creek

The verdict

Wilsons Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.61M versus $2.07M in Mullumbimby Creek. Mullumbimby Creek rates higher for education (66 vs 58). Mullumbimby Creek is closer to the coast (10.7 km vs 12.3 km).

Scores

Mullumbimby CreekWilsons Creek
Mullumbimby CreekWilsons Creek
Overall2523
Transport00
Education6658
Liveability1616

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Mullumbimby CreekWilsons Creek
Population512466
Median age4847
Median household income (wk)$1,488$1,347
Bachelor degree or higher44.4%34.8%
Born in Australia65.8%60.7%
Avg household size2.62.6

Growth: Mullumbimby Creek Stable · Wilsons Creek Stable

Property

Mullumbimby CreekWilsons Creek
Median house price$2.07M$1.61M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$900$900
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)14Data not available

Median price history

Safety

Mullumbimby CreekWilsons Creek
Residential safety score65
Break & enter dwelling /100k0215
Motor vehicle theft /100k3910
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)3,5163,648

Total incidents over time

Schools

Mullumbimby CreekWilsons Creek
Total schools11
Government01
Independent10
Average ICSEA1,068994

See the full school list on each profile: Mullumbimby Creek · Wilsons Creek

Transport

Mullumbimby CreekWilsons Creek
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)5.2 km6.7 km

Liveability

Mullumbimby CreekWilsons Creek
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming pools1Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)10.7 km12.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)628.7 km626.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)14.3 km14.2 km

Population & growth

Mullumbimby CreekWilsons Creek
Population (2021)512466
Estimated 2025558508
Projected 2041562511
Annual growth rate2.17%2.18%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Mullumbimby Creek or Wilsons Creek?

Wilsons Creek is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.61M versus $2.07M.

Which has better schools, Mullumbimby Creek or Wilsons Creek?

Mullumbimby Creek has a higher average school ICSEA (Mullumbimby Creek 1068 vs Wilsons Creek 994; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Mullumbimby Creek or Wilsons Creek?

Mullumbimby Creek and Wilsons Creek have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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