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 $773K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, 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
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 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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 986 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1012
- Condong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 948
Nearby (within 10km)
- Murwillumbah East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 935
- The Small SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1054
- Murwillumbah High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 964
- Mount St Patrick Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1057
- Sathya Sai CollegePrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 1021
- Murwillumbah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 962
- Mount St Patrick CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1064
- Tweed Valley Adventist CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1031
- Dungay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 964
- Stokers Siding Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 962
- Sathya Sai College Secondary Campus, DungaySecondary · Independent · 6.4km
- Tumbulgum Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 842
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
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 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 16,447 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in South Murwillumbah?
In South Murwillumbah, the median house price is $773K 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 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 980 (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.