Mullumbimby vs New Brighton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,110,000 and $1,567,500. Mullumbimby edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Mullumbimby (median $1,110,000) is roughly 29% cheaper to buy into than New Brighton ($1,567,500). Over the past year, Mullumbimby (+15.6%) ran 29.9 percentage points ahead of New Brighton (-14.3%) on house-price growth.
Mullumbimby scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mullumbimby (1043) sits above New Brighton (1037).
For buyers
Mullumbimby is the lower entry point at $1,110,000 median, 29% 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 3.25%) 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 1037).
Common questions
Is Mullumbimby or New Brighton cheaper to buy in?
Mullumbimby has the lower median house price at $1,110,000, roughly 29% below New Brighton ($1,567,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mullumbimby or New Brighton?
Over the past 12 months, Mullumbimby grew +15.6% vs -14.3% in New Brighton, a gap of 29.9 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 Mullumbimby or New Brighton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mullumbimby scores 1043 vs 1037 in New Brighton. 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, Mullumbimby or New Brighton?
Mullumbimby scores 46/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Mullumbimby or New Brighton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.21% in Mullumbimby vs 3.25% in New Brighton. 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
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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