South Murwillumbah
NSW 2484 • Rest of NSW
About South Murwillumbah
South Murwillumbah is a small suburb in the Tweed Shire of northern New South Wales, located on the southern bank of the Tweed River adjacent to the town of Murwillumbah. The suburb sits at a low elevation of around 11 metres and is set against the dramatic backdrop of the Tweed Valley hinterland, including views toward Mount Warning (Wollumbin). It forms part of the broader Murwillumbah community in the far north of NSW.
The suburb offers a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle with easy access to Murwillumbah's town centre shops, cafes, and services just across the river. The area attracts retirees, families, and those seeking an affordable alternative to the nearby Gold Coast and Byron Bay. Residents enjoy proximity to World Heritage-listed national parks, farmers' markets, and a growing arts and culture scene that has made the Tweed Valley increasingly popular.
South Murwillumbah falls under postcode 2484 and is governed by Tweed Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Surfside Buslines — Tweed Heads / Gold Coast 45-60 min
- Northern Rivers Buslines — Lismore / Byron Bay 1.5-2 hours
Commute to Tweed Heads
🛣️ Nearest train station is Varsity Lakes (QLD), ~55 km away; most residents drive
Murwillumbah town centre is walkable across the bridge but most daily needs require driving
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
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
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 South Murwillumbah by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View South Murwillumbah Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "South Murwillumbah" under Suburb
Housing 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 31
- 2. New Zealand 28
- 3. Papua New Guinea 8
- 4. South Africa 7
- 5. Canada 5
- 6. Philippines 5
- 7. Thailand 5
- 8. Fiji 4
- 9. Germany 4
- 10. Ireland 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)