Mullumbimby Creek
NSW 2482 · Byron
512 (2021) → 558 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Byron local government area (est. 38,633 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mullumbimby Creek is a stable suburb in Byron, NSW 2482, about 629km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.07M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 11km inland. Mullumbimby Creek has an overall score of 25/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 65/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (9.18%), New Zealand (1.76%), Germany (1.37%), Canada (0.98%), Brazil (0.78%)
Top languages: German (2.54%), Spanish (1.76%), French (1.56%), Polish (1.37%), Italian (0.59%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1032 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1068
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wilsons Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 994
- Hinterland Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4kmICSEA 1006
- Mullumbimby High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1014
- St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1032
- Mullumbimby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 1025
- The Pocket Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.2kmICSEA 1055
- Goonengerry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 1072
- Main Arm Upper Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 1020
- Upper Coopers Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 1018
- Coorabell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 1046
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
No data
No fitness facilities matched to this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
No data
No outdoor amenities matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mullumbimby Creek
Is Mullumbimby Creek safe?
Mullumbimby Creek has a residential safety score of 65/100, 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 3,516 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mullumbimby Creek?
In Mullumbimby Creek, the median house price is $2.07M. Median weekly house rent is $900.
How far is Mullumbimby Creek from Sydney CBD?
Mullumbimby Creek is about 628.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Mullumbimby Creek?
Mullumbimby Creek has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1068 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mullumbimby Creek?
Mullumbimby Creek has a transport score of 0/100.