Murwillumbah
NSW 2484 • Rest of NSW
About Murwillumbah
Murwillumbah is a regional town and the largest urban centre in the Tweed Valley, located approximately 100 kilometres south of Brisbane within the Tweed Shire area of northern New South Wales. With a population of 7,616 spread across 12 square kilometres, it serves as the administrative hub of the Tweed region and sits at the base of the ancient Tweed Caldera, with the iconic Mount Warning (Wollumbin) rising to the south-west. The suburb has a median age of 46 and a median household income of $1,147 per week, reflecting its regional character with a notable proportion of retirees and long-term residents.
The Tweed River meanders through the town, surrounded by lush agricultural landscapes of cane fields and subtropical hinterland. Murwillumbah has a vibrant arts and creative community, and the town centre offers a Coles supermarket, schools, medical facilities and a range of local shops and cafes. The town serves as a gateway to World Heritage-listed rainforests and national parks, including Nightcap and Border Ranges, and attracts lifestyle seekers, artists and those looking for a quieter pace with ready access to the coast and the Gold Coast hinterland.
Murwillumbah falls under postcode 2484 and is governed by Tweed Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesCnr Brsibane Street & Woolumbin Street Murwillambah 2484 NSW
Schools
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Chillingham Public School ICSEA 10051420 Numinbah Rd
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Condong Public School ICSEA 9486672 2390 77 McLeod St
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Dungay Public School ICSEA 980305 Tomewin Rd
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Tyalgum Road
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8 King Street
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Main Street
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30 Mooball Street
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Murwillumbah East Public School ICSEA 93502 6672 6781 0458 925 982 45 George St
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Murwillumbah High School ICSEA 95002 6672 1566 86 Riverview St
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Murwillumbah Public School ICSEA 9596672 1467 Prince St
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9 Nullum Street
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Greville Street
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9 Hall Drive
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Wollumbin High School ICSEA 93802 6672 5121 94 North Arm Rd
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River St
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Crystal Creek Public School ICSEA 9396679 1223 813 Numinbah Road
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Stokers Siding Public School ICSEA 9626677 9236 Old Pacific Hwy
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2486 Kyogle Road
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Tyalgum Public School ICSEA 97802 6679 3300 Coolman St
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Uki Public School ICSEA 9776679 5128 1463 Kyogle Road
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Murwillumbah, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Murwillumbah by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Murwillumbah Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Murwillumbah" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
100 state housing + 38 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 267
- 2. New Zealand 147
- 3. India 98
- 4. Germany 38
- 5. Philippines 37
- 6. South Africa 30
- 7. United States 29
- 8. Netherlands 26
- 9. France 23
- 10. Scotland 22
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)