Murwillumbah at a glance
Median house
$765,000
+8.4% year on year
Median unit
$528,000
Days on market
31
Average to sell
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
7,616
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Murwillumbah.
The postcode for Murwillumbah is 2484 (NSW).
The median house price in Murwillumbah is $765,000.
Murwillumbah (2484) sits in the Kyogle region of NSW. The median house here is $765,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +8.4% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Murwillumbah has roughly 7,616 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 31 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Murwillumbah scores 6/100 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.
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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murwillumbah's population at 7,616, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,616
Median age
46
Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $765,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $528,000, roughly 31% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+8.4%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market sit around 31, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $153,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Murwillumbah on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 31, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +8.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$765,000
+8.4% over the past year. Median unit price $528,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$346/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$765,000
+8.4% annual growth
$528,000
31
Average days to sell
7,616
Median age: 46
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.38% (median rent $350/wk against a $765,000 price tag). Units yield 3.41% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% 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 +8.4% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.38%
Based on $765,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.41%
Based on $528,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+8.4%
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 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202431 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 +8.4%/yr
2021
$511K
5-year change
+50%
2026
$765K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
638
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.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Murwillumbah.
Local schools for Murwillumbah
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Government School Catchment
Murwillumbah High School
Murwillumbah Public School
Wollumbin High School
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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 Murwillumbah.
- What is the median house price in Murwillumbah?
- The median house price in Murwillumbah, NSW 2484 is $765,000. The median unit price is $528,000. Annual growth is +8.4%.
- What is the Murwillumbah postcode?
- Murwillumbah is in the 2484 postcode, in NSW, in the Kyogle Council region.
- Where is Murwillumbah?
- Murwillumbah is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2484, in the Kyogle Council region.
- What is the average rent in Murwillumbah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $346.
- What schools are in Murwillumbah?
- There are 15 schools serving Murwillumbah on this page, including Murwillumbah High School, Murwillumbah Public School, Tweed Valley Adventist College.
- How walkable is Murwillumbah?
- Murwillumbah has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Murwillumbah?
- Murwillumbah is close to Murwillumbah Dc, Bray Park, Kynnumboon, Byangum, South Murwillumbah.
- What is the population of Murwillumbah?
- The population of Murwillumbah is approximately 7,616 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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