Median house price
$1.2M
+18% change
NSW · Byron Council
Mullumbimby, 2482
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,494
Growth (1 yr)
+2.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+9.8%
Median age
45
Median income
$1,355/wk
Employment rate
52.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,200,000
Languages at home
10.6%non-English
Most common: German, Spanish, French
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Café precinct
- Education hub
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Mullumbimby sits in Byron Council as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Day-to-day life leans on nearby towns and local hubs rather than the metro area. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with family life visible on every street.
There are enough cafés and casual dining options to keep weekends interesting without the inner-city crush. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Reported crime has been rising recently. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
Desirability lands around average here: softer parks and green space, plus community and employment weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with growth momentum holding up better.
At a glance
Mullumbimby snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$708/wk
Population (ERP)
4,494
+2.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#32
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
53rd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
87th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
5/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
61st
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 51.7/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 27% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1953rd in Australia
- State rank
- 573rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #32 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #94 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $900
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 46
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,200,000
- Median price change
- +17.6%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
4,494(June 2025)
+2.0% annual · +9.8% over 5 years · 87th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.0%
- 5-year growth
- +9.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +89
- Change in 5 years
- +403
- Growth rank in NSW
- 87th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~4,900), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,180
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,355
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 134 of 1,668
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,929
- Employment rate
- 52.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,357 / 55 / 89 (+ 21 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 321
- Against the person
- 91
- Against property
- 141
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 71.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 46 residents
- State safety percentile
- 53.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +19.2%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions40
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment58
- Malicious Damage To Property47
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault48
- Steal From Motor Vehicle38
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,032
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 61th
School list
- St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 63 students · Top SEA quarter 19% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Mullumbimby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1026 · 58th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 217 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Hinterland Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1048 · 68th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 71 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Mullumbimby High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1019 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 14% · 623 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Cobbers Childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
144 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main Arm Rd At Mount Chinogan Dr
- Morrison Av After Poinciana St
- Mullumbimby Public School, Crown St
- Mullumbimby Public School, Morrison Av
- Mullumbimby Public School, Morrison Av
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
95 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
5 restaurants · 6 cafes · 2 pubs · 3 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 1 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Well connected by public transport — 144 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.44
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.59
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.72
Food & drink(15)
- Baker and DaughtersBakery
28 Burringbar Street
- Big MamaCafe
- Big MamasCafe
- Empire Cafe MullumbimbyCafe
20 Burringbar Street
- LuLu'sCafe
Unit 8 104 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby
- Rock & Roll Coffee CompanyCafe
- The Patch CafeCafe
49 Burringbar Street
- Chincogan StoreFast food
Unit 1 33 Burringbar Street
- Courthouse HotelPub
- The Middle PubPub
- La FamiliaRestaurant
55 Station Street
- Milk and HoneyRestaurant
Unit 5 59a Station Street
- Mullumbimby Ex-Services ClubRestaurant
- Pink LotusRestaurant
- Spice It Up ThaiRestaurant
Shopping(6)
- Byron Bay Pork and MeatsButcher
70 Dalley Street
- Dino's IGA Local GrocerSupermarket
- Mullum Asian Groceries and Bubble TeaSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(8)
- Cobbers ChildcareChildcare
- Mullumbimby & District Neighbourhood CentreCommunity centre
- Mullumbimby LibraryLibrary
- Hinterland Christian CollegeSchool
- Mullumbimby High SchoolSchool
9 Jubilee Avenue, Mullumbimby
- Mullumbimby Primary SchoolSchool
Mullumbimby
- St John's Primary SchoolSchool
- Byron Shire CouncilTownhall
70 Station Street
Health & services(2)
- Advantage PharmacyPharmacy
- Soul Pattinson ChemistPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(6)
- Brunswick Valley Heritage ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Sports field
- Tennis CourtsSports field
- Petria Thomas PoolSwimming pool
Entertainment(1)
- Brunswick Valley Historical SocietyMuseum
Transport(5)
5 bus stops
Other(45)
- Liquor and CoAlcohol
- ANZATM
- Commonwealth BankBank
- NABBank
68 Burringbar Street
- Southern Cross Credit UnionBank
- Kiva SpaBeauty salon
- Apex ParkBench
- True Wheels CyclesBicycle
24B Tincogan Street
- Mullumbimby ShowgroundCamp Site
- Tony CarlsburgCar
- Anglican Op ShopCharity
32 Burringbar Street
- VinniesCharity
100 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby
- Shanti TownClothes
42 Burringbar Street
- Stewart's MenswearClothes
- Courthouse
- Artisan Kin CollectiveDepartment Store
- Drinking water
- Far North Coast Rural Fire ServiceFire station
- Mullumbimby Fire Station (388)Fire station
57 Dalley Street, Mullumbimby
- Office ChoiceFurniture
34 Burringbar Street
- Community GardenGarden
- Liberty MullumbimbyGas
- Amore MullumbimbyGift
24 Burringbar Street
- Made in MullumGift
22 Burringbar Street
- Hemp CultureHemp
40 Burringbar Street
- Linen HouseHousehold Linen
Unit 2 33 Burringbar Street
- AltaerHouseware
- Cactus Hill ProjectHouseware
- Mullum InStyle LivingHouseware
36 Burringbar Street
- Mullumbimby JewellersJewelry
26 Burringbar Street
- Mullum WashhouseLaundry
74 Dalley Street
- The Mullum MotelMotel
- Son of DrumMusical Instrument
Unit 1 31 Burringbar Street
- Mullumbimby NewsagencyNewsagent
44 Burringbar Street
- Parking (8)
- CarsburgsPetrol station
- LibertyPetrol station
44 Dalley Street
- Petrol station
- Seventh Day Adventist ChurchPlace of worship
- Mullumbimby Police StationPolice
- Mullumbimby LPOPost office
- Public toilets
- Shelter (3)
- Mullumbimby TobacconistTobacco
- Sunshine Alley JewellersYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Brunswick Valley Heritage ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Seventh Day Adventist Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Byron Central Hospital (11.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Advantage PharmacyPharmacy
- Soul Pattinson ChemistPharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 103
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 22.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 20°
- Rainfall
- 628 mm · ~78 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 552 mm · ~69 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 240 mm · ~30 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 282 mm · ~35 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 58 proposals
August 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation31 NEW CITY ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
July 2026
- Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure97-105 DALLEY STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation29 KING STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool20 Azalea Street, Mullumbimby 2482Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)3 QUAIL WAY MULLUMBIMBY 2482Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 CEDAR STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)24 ARGYLE STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)1 NEW CITY ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool17B MAIN ARM ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)3 ANN STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 BRUNSWICK TERRACE MULLUMBIMBY 2482Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Residential Accommodation58 NEW CITY ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Carport; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development13A Palm Avenue, Mullumbimby, NSW 2482Under Assessment
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)6 GOSHAWK LANE MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Demolition; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure; Co-living; Non-standard Housing115 STUART STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3 STUART STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Subdivision12 TOWERS DRIVE MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)124 STUART STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation52 NEW CITY ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool2 GOSHAWK LANE MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Boarding house; Erection of a new structure; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation57 STATION STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation33 NEW CITY ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home99 TUCKEROO AVENUE MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Fences23 NEW CITY ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
May 2026
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure73 NEW CITY ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation8 TRAIN STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Subdivision104 TUCKEROO AVENUE MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Subdivision28 CORELLA CRESCENT MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Seniors housing; Hostel; Erection of a new structure20 JUBILEE AVENUE MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure33 LORIKEET LANE MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School114A MAIN ARM ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space114 STUART STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool3 GOSHAWK LANE MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation9 ANN STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure3 LEFT BANK ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation54 PINE AVENUE MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation30 NEW CITY ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Subdivision16C AZALEA STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation3 STUART STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 32 NEW CITY ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksMurwillumbah Road, Federation Bridge10 Aug 2026 – 13 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
- Member of Parliament
- Justine ELLIOT (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 126,814
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.0%Labor 60.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 8.8 km away).
Coalition 26.6%Labor 73.4%
13.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- MullumbimbyLabor 73.4% · Coalition 26.6% TPP (2025)0.2 km away
- Mullumbimby SouthLabor 73.6% · Coalition 26.4% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Brunswick HeadsLabor 74.9% · Coalition 25.1% TPP (2025)5.2 km away
- Ocean ShoresLabor 71.9% · Coalition 28.1% TPP (2025)5.3 km away
- Wilsons CreekLabor 75.4% · Coalition 24.6% TPP (2025)7.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Byron Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.