Mullaway
NSW 2456 · Coffs Harbour
607 (2021) → 639 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Coffs Harbour local government area (est. 81,408 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mullaway is a moderate growth suburb in Coffs Harbour, NSW 2456, about 461km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.02M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Mullaway has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 50/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.46%), Malaysia (1.65%), New Zealand (1.48%), Vietnam (0.99%), Taiwan (0.66%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.15%), Vietnamese (0.99%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.82%), French (0.66%), German (0.66%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 992 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mullaway Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1035
Nearby (within 10km)
- Woolgoolga High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 966
- Woolgoolga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 961
- St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.7kmICSEA 1061
- Corindi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 954
- Sandy Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 975
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mullaway
Is Mullaway safe?
Mullaway has a residential safety score of 50/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,437 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mullaway?
In Mullaway, the median house price is $1.02M. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is Mullaway from Sydney CBD?
Mullaway is about 461.4 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Mullaway?
Mullaway has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1035 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mullaway?
Mullaway has a transport score of 0/100.