Murwillumbah South at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
20.1k
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Murwillumbah South.
The postcode for Murwillumbah South is 2484 (NSW).
Murwillumbah South (2484) sits in the Kyogle region of NSW.
Murwillumbah South has roughly 20,083 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Murwillumbah South scores 4/100 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murwillumbah South's population at 20,083, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
20,083
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
20,083
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Murwillumbah South.
Local schools for Murwillumbah South
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Government School Catchment
Murwillumbah High School
Murwillumbah Public School
Murwillumbah East Public 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 South.
- What is the Murwillumbah South postcode?
- Murwillumbah South is in the 2484 postcode, in NSW, in the Kyogle Council region.
- Where is Murwillumbah South?
- Murwillumbah South is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2484, in the Kyogle Council region.
- What is the average rent in Murwillumbah South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Murwillumbah South?
- There are 16 schools serving Murwillumbah South on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, The Small School, Murwillumbah High School.
- How walkable is Murwillumbah South?
- Murwillumbah South has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Murwillumbah South?
- Murwillumbah South is close to South Murwillumbah, Kielvale, Murwillumbah Dc, Murwillumbah, Fernvale.
- What is the population of Murwillumbah South?
- The population of Murwillumbah South is approximately 20,083 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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