Mulwala
NSW 2647 · Federation
2,557 (2021) → 2,710 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Mulwala is a moderate growth suburb in Federation, NSW 2647, about 523km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $650K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 234km inland. Mulwala has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.5%), New Zealand (0.9%), Scotland (0.55%), Philippines (0.39%), Germany (0.31%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.31%), Tagalog (0.2%), Italian (0.16%), Cantonese (0.12%), Thai (0.12%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 974 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mulwala Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 974
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 10kmICSEA 1025
- Sacred Heart College - Senior CampusSecondary · Catholic · 10km
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Mulwala
Is Mulwala safe?
Mulwala has a residential safety score of 77/100, 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 5,084 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Mulwala?
In Mulwala, the median house price is $650K and the median unit price is $540K. Median weekly house rent is $555.
How far is Mulwala from Sydney CBD?
Mulwala is about 522.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Mulwala?
Mulwala has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 974 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Mulwala?
Mulwala has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.