South Murwillumbah at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,064
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about South Murwillumbah.
The postcode for South Murwillumbah is 2484 (NSW).
South Murwillumbah (2484) sits in the Kyogle region of NSW.
South Murwillumbah has roughly 1,064 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
South Murwillumbah 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 South Murwillumbah's population at 1,064, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,064
Median age
48
Family households
63%
Lone person
33%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
1,064
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
175
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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Murwillumbah.
Local schools for South Murwillumbah
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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 South Murwillumbah.
- What is the South Murwillumbah postcode?
- South Murwillumbah is in the 2484 postcode, in NSW, in the Kyogle Council region.
- Where is South Murwillumbah?
- South Murwillumbah is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2484, in the Kyogle Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Murwillumbah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in South Murwillumbah?
- There are 16 schools serving South Murwillumbah on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, The Small School, Murwillumbah High School.
- How walkable is South Murwillumbah?
- South Murwillumbah has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Murwillumbah?
- South Murwillumbah is close to Murwillumbah South, Kielvale, Murwillumbah Dc, Murwillumbah, Fernvale.
- What is the population of South Murwillumbah?
- The population of South Murwillumbah is approximately 1,064 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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