Mullaway, NSW 2456 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mullaway is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2456, home to 607 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 460 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 607
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,760 /week
- Median personal income
- $743 /week
- Median family income
- $1,855 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Coffs Harbour
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $410 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,609
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Mullaway Public School
- Woolgoolga High School
- Woolgoolga Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 16 bus stops
- Mullaway General Store, Mullaway Dr
- Mullaway Dr At Darkum Rd
- Mullaway Dr At Orchid Rd
- Mullaway Dr Opp Mullaway Early Years Learning Centre
- Arrawarra Rd After Ocean View Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 64.1% of the 270 resolvable premises in Mullaway. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 25.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 8.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 64.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 977 across postcode 2456 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 257 violent offences, 162 theft, 128 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mullaway?
Mullaway (NSW 2456) had 607 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Coffs Harbour local government area.
What is the median rent in Mullaway?
The median advertised rent in Mullaway is $410/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mullaway?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Mullaway covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mullaway Public School (0.9 km), Woolgoolga High School (2.8 km), Woolgoolga Public School (4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mullaway?
Mullaway is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (64.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mullaway?
Across postcode 2456, 977 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (257), theft (162), property damage (128). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Mullaway?
16 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mullaway centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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