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Mummulgum

NSW 2469 • New South Wales

105
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
47.30 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalAffordable

About Mummulgum

Mummulgum is a small rural locality in the Clarence Valley region of northern New South Wales, positioned along the Bruxner Highway (Highway 44) between Casino and the Queensland border. Administered by Kyogle Council, the locality sits approximately 27 kilometres west of Casino and 58 kilometres south-west of Kyogle, in a farming district on Shannon Brook. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 105 people across its approximately 47 square kilometres, reflecting the sparse settlement typical of this inland hinterland area.

The surrounding countryside is characterised by open grazing land, subtropical bushland, and the steady flow of Shannon Brook through the valley. Mummulgum is located on the Summerland Way bus route, providing occasional connections through to Casino and the Kyogle corridor. The nearest town of Casino, approximately 27 kilometres east, provides schools, supermarkets, and medical services. The locality appeals to those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle with very low-density living, wide open spaces, and a strong sense of agricultural community.

Mummulgum falls under postcode 2469 and is governed by the Kyogle Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Lismore electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2469
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Kyogle
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Lismore
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.34°, 153.00°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
47.30 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Summerland Way coach services (limited) — Casino / Kyogle Approx. 30-45 min to Casino

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
730 km
By Train
Drive to Casino for NSW TrainLink North Coast XPT (~10 hr to Sydney); Lismore/Casino airport serves regional flights
By Car (Peak)
8 hr - 9 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
8 hr - 8 hr 30 min

🛣️ Car essential; Bruxner Highway connects to Pacific Highway at Ballina/Lismore for broader access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Mummulgum is a highway-corridor rural locality with minimal local infrastructure; a car is required for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Kyogle Local Government Area, which contains Mummulgum. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
156.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
156.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
240 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
229.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Kyogle →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
105
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mummulgum known for? +

Mummulgum is known as a quiet rural locality along the Bruxner Highway corridor in the Clarence Valley. It is a farming community surrounded by open grazing land and subtropical bushland, situated on Shannon Brook between Casino and the Queensland border.

How far is Mummulgum from Casino? +

Mummulgum is approximately 27 kilometres west of Casino, a drive of around 20-25 minutes along the Bruxner Highway. Casino is the nearest town providing supermarkets, schools, and medical services.

Does Mummulgum have public transport? +

Mummulgum has very limited public transport. There are occasional coach services along the Summerland Way route connecting to Casino and Kyogle. Residents rely primarily on private vehicles for daily travel.

What is the population of Mummulgum? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mummulgum has a population of approximately 105 residents across a 47 square kilometre area, making it a very sparsely settled rural locality in the Kyogle Council area.

Is Mummulgum a good place to live? +

Mummulgum suits those who value a very quiet, low-density rural lifestyle in a scenic agricultural landscape. It is ideal for farming families and those seeking wide open spaces, though all services and amenities require a drive to Casino or Kyogle.

What is the postcode for Mummulgum? +

The postcode for Mummulgum is 2469, shared with other rural localities in the Kyogle Council area of northern New South Wales.

Is Mummulgum a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mummulgum is part of the Kyogle LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.