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Mullumbimby Creek

NSW 2482 · Byron

512 (2021)558 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Byron local government area (est. 38,633 residents)

25
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

512
Population
$2.07M
Median house (2025)
65
Safety score
0
Transport score

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.

628.7 km
To Sydney CBD
10.7 km
To coast
$900/wk
Median rent (house)
5.2 km
To nearest station

Demographics

512
Population
48
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Byron LGA population (est. 2025)38,633
Median household income (weekly)$1,488
vs NSW median-19.6%
Bachelor degree or higher44.4%
Born in Australia65.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse170 / 0 / 5

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

$2.07M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$900 / $690 wk
Rental yield (house)2.3%
Days on market (house)14 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

65
Residential

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:

0
Break & enter dwelling0/100k
3
Steal from dwelling586/100k
2
Motor vehicle theft391/100k
0
Domestic assault0/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
1
Non-domestic assault195/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 18 (all categories, latest year)3,516 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

64

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

11
Within 10km1 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

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

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationMullumbimby Coach Stop (5.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.0°C
Summer max
20.5°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
00 in suburbParks
0Playgrounds
11 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
0Sports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalByron Central Hospital (14.3 km)
Nearest vet8.9 km
Nearest airportBallina/Byron (33.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

0

No data

No fitness facilities matched to this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
0
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

0

No data

No outdoor amenities matched to this suburb.

0
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

61

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

88

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

1
Preschool / Kinder
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.95

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate2.17%
Projected population 2041562
Projected households 2041193

Source: 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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.