Berrigan Shire Council

Mulwala

NSW2647

Mulwala at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

2,557

Median age 53

The brief

What to know about Mulwala.

The postcode for Mulwala is 2647 (NSW).

Mulwala (2647) sits in the Berrigan region of NSW.

Mulwala has roughly 2,557 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Mulwala scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 2 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Mulwala's population at 2,557, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

2,557

Median age

53

Family households

69%

Lone person

29%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$450/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$270/wk

Owner occupied

75%

Renter occupied

18%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

2,557

Median age: 53

Rental data as of December 2025· rental-nsw

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

130

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft30 (23.1%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment21 (16.2%)
Against justice procedures14 (10.8%)
Malicious damage to property14 (10.8%)
Assault13 (10.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Mulwala.

Local schools for Mulwala

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Mulwala Public School

K-6CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

Sacred Heart College

7-12CoEdCatholic
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Sacred Heart Primary School

Prep-6CoEdCatholic
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Frequently asked

About Mulwala.

What is the Mulwala postcode?
Mulwala is in the 2647 postcode, in NSW, in the Berrigan Shire Council region.
Where is Mulwala?
Mulwala is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2647, in the Berrigan Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Mulwala?
The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $270.
What schools are in Mulwala?
There are 3 schools serving Mulwala on this page, including Mulwala Public School, Sacred Heart College, Sacred Heart Primary School.
How walkable is Mulwala?
Mulwala has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Mulwala?
Mulwala is close to Boomanoomana, Bull Plain, Merton Vale, Savernake, Rennie.
What is the population of Mulwala?
The population of Mulwala is approximately 2,557 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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