NSW · Byron Council
Mullumbimby, NSW, 2482
Desirability index
70.2/100
How this score is calculated#135 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Mullumbimby is a smaller suburban community in the Byron area, home to around 4,180 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 535 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+19%), roughly 128.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $708, 6 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- 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)
- 143 / 55 / 89
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $900
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 46
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 535
- Against the person
- 152
- Against property
- 235
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 128
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 28 residents
- State safety percentile
- 11.5th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +18.9%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions40
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment58
- Malicious Damage To Property47
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault48
- Steal From Motor Vehicle38
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,039.5
- Hinterland Christian CollegeCombined
- Mullumbimby High SchoolSecondary
- Mullumbimby Public SchoolPrimary
- Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner SchoolCombined
- St John's Primary SchoolPrimary
- Wilsons Creek Public SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
581 planning-related records
2026· 41 proposals
June 2026
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)124 STUART STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- 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 2482Additional Information Requested
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 2482Under Assessment
- 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 2482Under Assessment
- 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 2482Under Assessment
- 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
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 WHIAN STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development6 WOODSWALLOW WAY MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)210 MAIN ARM ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Deferred Commencement
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space67 ARGYLE STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)7 JUBILEE AVENUE MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure13 MAIN ARM ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure31 RIVERSIDE DRIVE MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure1 CASSIA COURT MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation29 KINGFISHER LANE MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool24 ORCHID PLACE MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation21 NEW CITY ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure99 STATION STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Farm buildings; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure261 MULLUMBIMBY ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external); Swimming pool5 STATION STREET MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation53 NEW CITY ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development6 WOODSWALLOW WAY MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)33 COCKATOO CRESCENT MULLUMBIMBY 2482Determined
2025· 74 proposals
74 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 65 proposals
65 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 79 proposals
79 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 108 proposals
108 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 122 proposals
122 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 92 proposals
92 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
49 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Liquor and CoAlcohol
- ANZATM
- Southern Cross Credit UnionBank
- Kiva SpaBeauty salon
- Apex ParkBench
- True Wheels CyclesBicycle
24B Tincogan Street
- Jubilee Av opp Azalea StBus stop
- Mullumbimby High School, Jubilee AvBus stop
- River Tce at Burringbar StBus stop
- River Tce opp Mullumbimby Post Office (Mullumbimby Coach Stop)Bus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Advantage Pharmacypharmacy
- Soul Pattinson Chemistpharmacy
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Cobbers Childcarechildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 70.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #135 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Main Arm Rd At Mount Chinogan Drtransport
- Morrison Av After Poinciana Sttransport
- Mullumbimby Public School, Crown Sttransport
- Mullumbimby Public School, Morrison Avtransport
- Mullumbimby Public School, Morrison Avtransport
- Cobbers Childcarechildcarechildcare
- Advantage Pharmacyhealthpharmacy
- Soul Pattinson Chemisthealthpharmacy
- Brunswick Valley Heritage Parkgovernmentpark
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)planning210 MAIN ARM ROAD MULLUMBIMBY 2482Lodged 05 Mar 2026 · Deferred Commencement
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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