Moving to Mullumbimby NSW 2482
What the official numbers say about living in Mullumbimby — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $500 a week, against a median household income of $1,355 a week.
About 68% of homes are owner-occupied and 31% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Mullumbimby grew 32% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,172 → 4,180 people).
Around 65% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: German, Spanish, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Mullumbimby sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (65% of workers), while 27% work from home.
Nearest airport: Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, 32 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 630 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 5 schools · 12 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 1 park — see them all on the Mullumbimby profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St John's Primary School 550 m · Mullumbimby High School 600 m · Mullumbimby Primary School 1.1 km · Hinterland Christian College 1.6 km · Shearwater The Mullumbimby Steiner School 3.4 km
Groceries: Mullum Asian Groceries and Bubble Tea 500 m · Dino's IGA Local Grocer 650 m · Woolworths 850 m
Parks and reserves: Brunswick Valley Heritage Park 700 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Mullumbimby, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Australasian Figbird · Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Laughing Kookaburra · Pied Currawong.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Mullumbimby, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullumbimby here | 4,180 | — | 5/10 | 34% |
| Myocum | 1,217 | — | 8/10 | 21% |
| Brunswick Heads | 1,905 | — | 5/10 | 51% |
| Ocean Shores | 5,777 | — | 6/10 | 59% |
| South Golden Beach | 887 | — | 7/10 | 59% |
| Ewingsdale | 1,025 | — | 9/10 | 21% |
| Bangalow | 2,752 | — | 10/10 | 33% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Byron — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Richmond — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2482 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Mullumbimby profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $500 a week, and about 31% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 32% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,172 people to 4,180. It sits about 630 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Byron council, and the federal seat is Richmond.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Mullumbimby vs Brunswick Heads · Mullumbimby vs Ocean Shores.
Nearby guides: Myocum · Brunswick Heads · Ocean Shores · South Golden Beach · Ewingsdale · Bangalow.
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