South Murwillumbah
NSW 2484 · Tweed
1,064 (2021) → 1,067 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Tweed local government area (est. 101,281 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
South Murwillumbah is a stable suburb in Tweed, NSW 2484, about 650km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $855K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 15km inland. South Murwillumbah has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 23/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2484 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.91%), New Zealand (2.63%), PNG (0.75%), South Africa (0.66%), Canada (0.47%)
Top languages: Thai (0.47%), French (0.28%), Punjabi (0.28%), Japan (0.28%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 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 986 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1011
Nearby (within 10km)
- Murwillumbah East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 935
- The Small SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1071
- Mount St Patrick Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1061
- Sathya Sai CollegePrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1046
- Murwillumbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 959
- Murwillumbah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 950
- Mount St Patrick CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1071
- Condong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 948
- Tweed Valley Adventist CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1039
- Wollumbin High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 938
- Dungay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 980
- Stokers Siding Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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
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 South Murwillumbah
Is South Murwillumbah safe?
South Murwillumbah has a residential safety score of 23/100, 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 14,662 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in South Murwillumbah?
In South Murwillumbah, the median house price is $855K and the median unit price is $590K. Median weekly house rent is $790.
How far is South Murwillumbah from Sydney CBD?
South Murwillumbah is about 650.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in South Murwillumbah?
South Murwillumbah has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1011 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South Murwillumbah?
South Murwillumbah has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.