Mullumbimby, NSW 2482 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mullumbimby is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2482, home to 4,180 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Byron local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 628 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,180
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,355 /week
- Median personal income
- $660 /week
- Median family income
- $1,601 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Byron
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,929
- Rent share of household income
- 37%
Schools
- Mullumbimby Public School
- Mullumbimby High School
- Brunswick Heads Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 16 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 53 bus stops
- Tincogan St At Murphys Lane
- Tincogan St At Gordon St
- Morrison Av After Poinciana St
- St John's Primary School, Casuarina St
- Stuart St At Burringbar St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 9 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 7 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 5 supermarkets
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 46.9% of the 2,382 resolvable premises in Mullumbimby. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 46.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 28.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 13.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 10.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 465 across postcode 2482 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 130 violent offences, 96 theft, 66 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mullumbimby?
Mullumbimby (NSW 2482) had 4,180 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Byron local government area.
What is the median rent in Mullumbimby?
The median advertised rent in Mullumbimby is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mullumbimby?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Mullumbimby covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mullumbimby Public School (0.6 km), Mullumbimby High School (1.3 km), Brunswick Heads Public School (4.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mullumbimby?
Mullumbimby is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (46.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mullumbimby?
Across postcode 2482, 465 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (130), theft (96), vehicle theft (66). 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 Mullumbimby?
53 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mullumbimby centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 16 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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