Murwillumbah
NSW 2484 · Tweed
7,616 (2021) → 7,641 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Tweed local government area (est. 101,281 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Murwillumbah is a stable suburb in Tweed, NSW 2484, about 650km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $955K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 54/100, and is about 18km inland. Murwillumbah has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2484 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.51%), New Zealand (1.93%), India (1.29%), Germany (0.5%), Philippines (0.49%)
Top languages: Punjabi (0.98%), Spanish (0.58%), French (0.42%), German (0.38%), Hindi (0.28%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
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 March 2026
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 996 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mount St Patrick CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1071
- The Small SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1071
- Mount St Patrick Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1061
- Sathya Sai CollegePrimary · IndependentICSEA 1046
- Tweed Valley Adventist CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1039
- Murwillumbah Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 959
- Murwillumbah High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 950
- Wollumbin High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 938
- Murwillumbah East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 935
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1011
- Dungay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 980
- Sathya Sai College Secondary Campus, DungaySecondary · Independent · 4.8km
- Condong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 948
- Crystal Creek Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6kmICSEA 939
- Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula SchoolCombined · Independent · 6.5kmICSEA 1028
- Stokers Siding Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 962
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
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 · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Murwillumbah
Is Murwillumbah safe?
Murwillumbah has a residential safety score of 71/100, 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 6,355 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Murwillumbah?
In Murwillumbah, the median house price is $955K and the median unit price is $497K. Median weekly house rent is $790.
How far is Murwillumbah from Sydney CBD?
Murwillumbah is about 650.0 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Murwillumbah?
Murwillumbah has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1008 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Murwillumbah?
Murwillumbah has a transport score of 54/100.