Mullumbimby

NSW 2482 · Byron

4,180 (2021) → 4,554 est. (2025) · Stable

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

Overall score

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

4,180

Population

$1.12M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Mullumbimby is a stable suburb in Byron, NSW 2482, about 631km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.12M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Mullumbimby has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 42/100.

631.0 km

To Sydney CBD

5.7 km

To coast

$900/wk

Median rent (house)

730 m

To nearest station

Demographics

4,180

Population

Median age

2.5

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Byron LGA population (est. 2025)38,633

Median household income (weekly)$1,355

vs NSW median-26.8%

Bachelor degree or higher39.9%

Born in Australia70.4%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,357 / 89 / 55

Top countries of birth: England (5.79%), New Zealand (1.99%), Germany (1.75%), USA (1.08%), France (0.69%)

Top languages: German (1.58%), Spanish (1.08%), French (1.05%), Japan (0.65%), Italian (0.5%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.12M+1.8%

Median house (2025)

$955K

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$900 / $690 wk

Rental yield (house)4.2%

Days on market (house)30 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling191/100k

Steal from dwelling431/100k

Motor vehicle theft526/100k

Domestic assault335/100k

Robbery0/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 394 (all categories, latest year)9,426 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

Within 10km4 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1034 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1032
Mullumbimby Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1025
Mullumbimby High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1014
Hinterland Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1006

Nearby (within 10km)

Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1068
The Pocket Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1055
Brunswick Heads Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1025
Wilsons Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 994
Ocean Shores Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 1047
Coorabell Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 1046
Goonengerry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 1072
Main Arm Upper Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 1020

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

1Train

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationMullumbimby Coach Stop (730 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

30.0°C

Summer max

20.5°C

Winter max

1,300mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

33 in suburbSupermarkets

1212 in suburbCafes/Rest.

33 in suburbParks

0Playgrounds

11 in suburbPools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

22 in suburbPharmacies

11 in suburbChildcare

11 in suburbLibraries

2121 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachPearson Beach (5.3 km)

Nearest hospitalByron Central Hospital (11.6 km)

Nearest vet4.5 km

Nearest airportBallina/Byron (32.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate2.17%

Projected population 20414,584

Projected households 20411,705

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Byron

Billinudgel$1.38M64transport Brunswick Heads$2.35M64transport The PocketData not available0transport Myocum$2.29M35transport Mullumbimby Creek$2.19M0transport Ocean Shores$1.31M64transport

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Frequently asked questions about Mullumbimby

Is Mullumbimby safe?

Mullumbimby has a residential safety score of 42/100, 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 9,426 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mullumbimby?

In Mullumbimby, the median house price is $1.12M and the median unit price is $955K. Median weekly house rent is $900.

How far is Mullumbimby from Sydney CBD?

Mullumbimby is about 631.0 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Mullumbimby?

Mullumbimby has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1019 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Mullumbimby?

Mullumbimby has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.