Murwillumbah, NSW 2484

Kyogle CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2484

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Median house price

$935,000

+8.7% over the past year.

Median of 128 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Murwillumbah at a glance

Median unit
$528,000
Weekly rent
$725
Houses
Population
7,616
Median age 46

Prices: Median of 128 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2484), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Murwillumbah

Houses change hands at $935,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (128 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $528,000, roughly 44% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+8.7%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.

For sellers

Twelve-month growth is +8.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $187,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2484)

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What to know about Murwillumbah

Murwillumbah (2484) sits in the Kyogle region of NSW. The median house here is $935,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +8.7% 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.

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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,452 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.

Schools in Murwillumbah

Schools serving Murwillumbah: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Murwillumbah High School

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Murwillumbah Public School

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Wollumbin High School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
6/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
100/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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.

Family households
66%
Lone person
31%
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
30%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.03% (median rent $725/wk against a $935,000 price tag). 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 +8.7% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
4.03%
On the $935,000 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
+8.7%

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

300 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft105 (35.0%)
Against justice procedures49 (16.3%)
Malicious damage to property30 (10.0%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences23 (7.7%)
Assault20 (6.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,452 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.5°C
Coldest month, avg min
9.2°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Murwillumbah

What is the median house price in Murwillumbah?
The median house price in Murwillumbah, NSW 2484 is $935,000 (median of 128 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $528,000. Annual growth is +8.7%.
How much is my house worth in Murwillumbah?
A useful starting point is the Murwillumbah median house price of $935,000 (units $528,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Murwillumbah a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Murwillumbah is 4.0%: the median weekly house rent is $725 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2484), June 2026) against the median house price of $935,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 8.7% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Murwillumbah is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Murwillumbah postcode?
Murwillumbah is in the 2484 postcode, in NSW, in the Kyogle Council region.
Where is Murwillumbah?
Murwillumbah is a suburb in the Kyogle Council area, NSW 2484.
What is the average rent in Murwillumbah?
The median weekly rent for houses is $725.
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 Bray Park, Kynnumboon, Byangum, Murwillumbah South, 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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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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