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NSW · Federation Council

Mulwala, 2647

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,759

Growth (1 yr)

+1.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+7.2%

Median age

53

Median income

$1,185/wk

Employment rate

47.3%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$875,000

Languages at home

1.6%non-English

Most common: Tagalog

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

39.9/100
Below average

1152nd in NSW

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • National parks
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Mulwala is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, National parks, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Mulwala offers a slower mid-sized suburb life in Federation Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.

Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because community and employment, plus schools and education lag behind, despite relative strength in growth momentum and safety. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Mulwala snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$875k

+33% change

Median rent

$480/wk

Population (ERP)

2,759

+1.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

26.2%

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

#153

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

28th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

67th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

32nd

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
39.9/100 — Below average
National rank
3771st in Australia
State rank
1152nd in NSW
Peer rank
#153 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#352 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

All types (January to March 2026)
$480
Median house price (October to December 2025)
$875,000
Median price change
+32.6%

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

Population

Estimated resident population

2,759(June 2025)

+1.0% annual · +7.2% over 5 years · 67th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.0%
5-year growth
+7.2%
Change in 1 year
+28
Change in 5 years
+186
Growth rank in NSW
67th 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 (~2,900), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,557
Median age
53
Median household income / week
$1,185
Dwelling vacancy
26.2%
Unoccupied private dwellings
350 of 1,338
Median monthly mortgage
$1,509
Employment rate
47.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
859 / 113 / 13

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 decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
130
Against the person
36
Against property
44
Rate per 1,000 residents
47.1
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 71 residents
State safety percentile
27.5th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-6.9%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order8
  • Fraud9
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment21
  • Malicious Damage To Property14
  • Motor Vehicle Theft9

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
1
Median school ICSEA
967
Median ICSEA percentile
32th
School list
  • Mulwala Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 967 · 32th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 48 students · Top SEA quarter 8%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

152 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 4-16 Melbourne St
  • Corowa Dr Opp Waterwood Ct
  • Corowa Rd After Lang St
  • Corowa Rd Before Amaroo Ct
  • Drain Lane After Bolinda Glen Rd

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

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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

5 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Gorman ParkPark
  • Kyffins ReservePark
  • Lonsdale Recreation ReservePark
  • Owen Bridges ReservePark
  • Purtle ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
10
Parks (OSM)
7

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

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
2
Nearest hospital
Yarrawonga Hospital (10.5 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Mulwala Medical Centre Skin ClinicMelbourne StreetYes
  • Mulwala PharmacyPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
76
Participants per 1,000 residents
27.5

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

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
31° / 15°
Rainfall
115 mm · ~14 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
23° / 9°
Rainfall
129 mm · ~16 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 4°
Rainfall
167 mm · ~21 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
21° / 8°
Rainfall
144 mm · ~18 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· 40 proposals

  • August 2026

  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    142 OLD MILL ROAD MULWALA 2647On Exhibition
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport
    3 CYPRESS WAY MULWALA 2647Under Assessment
  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    19 ADAM CLOSE MULWALA 2647Additional Information Requested

  • July 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    6 BEN TERRACE MULWALA 2647On Exhibition
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    11 ANGLERS CLOSE MULWALA 2647On Exhibition
  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    42 ADAM CLOSE MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Demolition; Subdivision
    104-108 LEIGH STREET MULWALA 2647Additional Information Requested
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    41 ADAM CLOSE MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    11 ADAM CLOSE MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Commercial development; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    131 MELBOURNE STREET MULWALA 2647Under Assessment

  • June 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    31 COROWA ROAD MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Recreation facility (outdoor)
    GOLF CLUB ROAD MULWALA 2647Determined

  • May 2026

  • Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    52-54 HUME STREET MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Storage premises
    39-41 DEFENCE DRIVE MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Subdivision; Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure
    75 MCCARTHY STREET MULWALA 2647Determined

  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    11 ADAM CLOSE MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Residential Accommodation
    128-130 WATERWOOD COURT MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    35 DAMIAN CRESCENT MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
    9 DAMIAN CRESCENT MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure
    50-68 PIMPALA CRESCENT MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    236-244 BAYLY STREET MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    75 INGLIS STREET MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    16 DAMIAN CRESCENT MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    9 ADAM CLOSE MULWALA 2647Determined

  • March 2026

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    9-39 WARATAH RD MULWALA NSW 2647Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    44 ADAM CLOSE MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)
    GOLF CLUB ROAD MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    1 DAMIAN CRESCENT MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    49 ADAM CLOSE MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    1-15 PIMPALA CRESCENT MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    9 ADAM CLOSE MULWALA 2647Determined

  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    33 WANDOO COURT MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    49 Damian Crescent, MulwalaDetermined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    69 LANG STREET MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    U 1 62 HAVELOCK STREET MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    103 COROWA ROAD MULWALA 2647Determined

  • January 2026

  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    9-15 BARNES STREET MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    39 ADAM CLOSE MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    31 DAMIAN CRESCENT MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; General industry
    72 MCCARTHY STREET MULWALA 2647Determined
2025· 10 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    33 HUME STREET MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    208-220 BAYLY STREET MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    50 CYPRESS WAY MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Demolition; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club; Recreation/Tourist Premise
    LEWIS STREET MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    4-16 Melbourne Street MulwalaDetermined

  • November 2025

  • Demolition; Subdivision; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure
    14 HUME STREET MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    94 CORELLA CRESCENT MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Caravan park
    3321 SPRING DRIVE MULWALA 2647Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    3 MELBOURNE STREET MULWALA 2647Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    8 CYPRESS WAY MULWALA 2647Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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
Farrer
Member of Parliament
David FARLEY (One Nation)
Results from
2026 Farrer by-election

Two-candidate preferred (2026-by-election)

David FARLEY (One Nation) 57.6%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 42.4%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 53.4 km away).

David FARLEY (One Nation) 64.8%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 35.2%

7.1 percentage points higher for David FARLEY than the electorate

Nearest polling places

  • MulwalaDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 64.5% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 35.5% TCP (2026-by-election)8.3 km away
  • CorowaDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 57.0% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 43.0% TCP (2026-by-election)31.9 km away
  • BaroogaDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 64.7% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 35.3% TCP (2026-by-election)32.0 km away
  • BerriganDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 68.0% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 32.0% TCP (2026-by-election)35.9 km away
  • OaklandsDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 78.0% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 22.0% TCP (2026-by-election)42.4 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 · 2026-by-election · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

More in Federation Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.