Side by sideSuburb comparison

Billinudgel vs Mullumbimby.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,450,000 and $1,110,000. Mullumbimby edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Mullumbimby (median $1,110,000) is roughly 31% cheaper to buy into than Billinudgel ($1,450,000). Over the past year, Mullumbimby (+15.6%) ran 15.6 percentage points ahead of Billinudgel (0%) on house-price growth.

Mullumbimby scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mullumbimby (1043) sits above Billinudgel (1032).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Mullumbimby is the lower entry point at $1,110,000 median, 31% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Mullumbimby carries both higher gross yield (4.21% vs 3.51%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.

For families

Mullumbimby edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1032).

Common questionsBillinudgel vs Mullumbimby

Common questions

Is Billinudgel or Mullumbimby cheaper to buy in?

Mullumbimby has the lower median house price at $1,110,000, roughly 31% below Billinudgel ($1,450,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Billinudgel or Mullumbimby?

Over the past 12 months, Mullumbimby grew +15.6% vs 0% in Billinudgel, a gap of 15.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.

Does Billinudgel or Mullumbimby have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mullumbimby scores 1043 vs 1032 in Billinudgel. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Billinudgel or Mullumbimby?

Mullumbimby scores 46/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

Which suburb has higher rental yield, Billinudgel or Mullumbimby?

Gross rental yield on houses is 4.21% in Mullumbimby vs 3.51% in Billinudgel. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.

The numbers behind the take

Billinudgel
Metric
Mullumbimby

Price & Market

$1,450,000
Median house
$1,110,000
$300,960
Median unit
$795,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+15.6%
Days on market

Rental

$980/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$898/wk
$550/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
62.0%
Owner occupied
67.0%
36.0%
Renter occupied
31.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
46
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
261
Population
4,180
43
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
12
1032
Avg ICSEA
1043

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).