Mullumbimby at a glance
Median house
$1,125,000
+16.8% year on year
Median unit
$795,000
Days on market
35
Average to sell
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
4,180
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Mullumbimby.
The postcode for Mullumbimby is 2482 (NSW).
The median house price in Mullumbimby is $1,125,000.
Mullumbimby (2482) sits in the Byron region of NSW. The median house here is $1,125,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +16.8% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Mullumbimby has roughly 4,180 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 35 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mullumbimby scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mullumbimby's population at 4,180, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,180
Median age
45
Family households
65%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,125,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $795,000, roughly 29% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+16.8%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market sit around 35, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $225,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Days on market run around 35, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +16.8%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,125,000
+16.8% over the past year. Median unit price $795,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$1,125,000
+16.8% annual growth
$795,000
35
Average days to sell
4,180
Median age: 45
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.13% (median rent $460/wk against a $1,125,000 price tag). Units yield 3.27% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +16.8% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.13%
Based on $1,125,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.27%
Based on $795,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+16.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202667%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202435 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +16.8%/yr
2021
$518K
5-year change
+117%
2026
$1.1M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
394
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
46
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mullumbimby.
Local schools for Mullumbimby
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Government School Catchment
Mullumbimby Public School
Mullumbimby High School
The Pocket Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mullumbimby.
- What is the median house price in Mullumbimby?
- The median house price in Mullumbimby, NSW 2482 is $1,125,000. The median unit price is $795,000. Annual growth is +16.8%.
- What is the Mullumbimby postcode?
- Mullumbimby is in the 2482 postcode, in NSW, in the Byron Shire Council region.
- Where is Mullumbimby?
- Mullumbimby is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2482, in the Byron Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mullumbimby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Mullumbimby?
- There are 12 schools serving Mullumbimby on this page, including St John's Primary School, Mullumbimby Public School, Mullumbimby High School.
- How walkable is Mullumbimby?
- Mullumbimby has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mullumbimby?
- Mullumbimby is close to Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby Creek, Billinudgel, The Pocket, Ocean Shores.
- What is the population of Mullumbimby?
- The population of Mullumbimby is approximately 4,180 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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