Mullumbimby
NSW 2482 · Byron
4,180 (2021) → 4,554 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 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 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
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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.