Mulwala, NSW 2647 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mulwala is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2647, home to 2,557 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Berrigan local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 528 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,557
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,185 /week
- Median personal income
- $638 /week
- Median family income
- $1,562 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Federation
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Murray
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $270 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,509
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Mulwala Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 32 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 43 bus stops
- Lonsdale Recreation Reserve, Inglis St
- Inglis St Opp Murray St
- Sturt St Before Erne St
- Sturt St At Erne St
- Hume St After Inglis St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 9 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 25 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 43.5% of the 2,351 resolvable premises in Mulwala. 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: 34.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 15.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 43.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 6.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 111 across postcode 2647 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 34 violent offences, 20 other offences, 16 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mulwala?
Mulwala (NSW 2647) had 2,557 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Federation local government area.
What is the median rent in Mulwala?
The median advertised rent in Mulwala is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mulwala?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Mulwala covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mulwala Public School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mulwala?
Mulwala is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (43.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mulwala?
Across postcode 2647, 111 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (34), other (20), theft (16). 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 Mulwala?
43 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Mulwala centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 32 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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