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Mullumbimby, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Mullumbimby is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,629. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
3,629 Population 14/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$22,308 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$22,308 median income, 5.5% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$281,600 home value, $1,408/mo rent

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About Mullumbimby

Mullumbimby Creek is a small town located in the Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales and it is located in the Byron Shire local government area and is approximately 25.3 kilometres (15.7 mi) from the regional centre of Byron Bay. The closest town is Mullumbimby which is 6.6 kilometres (4.1 mi) away.

People

Population3,629
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density14/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,308
Per Capita$22,308
Unemployment5.5%

Housing

F
Home Value$281,600
Rent$1,408
Ownership68.7%
Housing Units1,452

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population3,629
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-28.5524°, 153.4996°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.8 inches (985 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,308
Median Age45.0 years

About Mullumbimby

Mullumbimby is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,629. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Mullumbimby has a population of 3,629 with a density of 14 people per square mile, spread across 258.0 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,629
Total Population
14
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
258.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mullumbimby vs Australia Average

The median household income in Mullumbimby is $22,308, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,308 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $429, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 345 business establishments.

Income: Mullumbimby vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,308
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,308
Avg Weekly Wage$429

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)345

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mullumbimby is $281,600, 0% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,408 (21% above the national average of $1,163). 68.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,452 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 12.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$281,600
0% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,408
21% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.7%
Owner-Occupied68.7%
Renter-Occupied31.3%
Housing Units1,452

Property Tax

Climate in Mullumbimby

Mullumbimby has an average annual temperature of 20.4°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (15.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1427 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 21.2° / 28° 150.8
Feb 24.4°C / 76°F 21.2° / 27.6° 233.9
Mar 23.6°C / 74°F 20.3° / 26.9° 149.0
Apr 21.1°C / 70°F 17.9° / 24.3° 137.7
May 18.4°C / 65°F 15.2° / 21.5° 93.6
Jun 16.2°C / 61°F 13.2° / 19.3° 175.4
Jul 15.8°C / 60°F 12.5° / 19.1° 64.8
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20.2° 81.7
Sep 18.6°C / 65°F 15.3° / 22° 54.5
Oct 20.4°C / 69°F 17.1° / 23.7° 60.6
Nov 21.8°C / 71°F 18.4° / 25.3° 105.2
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.7° 119.8
Mullumbimby enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area258.0 sq mi (668.3 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates-28.5524°N, 153.4996°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.8"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.84"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.13"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 8.1 in Warmest
February 73°F (23°C) 9.7 in
March 71°F (22°C) 9.8 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 7.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 7.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
August 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in Coldest
September 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in Driest
October 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
November 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in
December 72°F (22°C) 7.0 in

Mullumbimby has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 57°F in August to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 71.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.8") and September the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Mullumbimby

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mullumbimby High School
The Pocket Public School
Hinterland Christian College
St John's Primary School
Mullumbimby Primary School
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Radio Stations near Mullumbimby

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
River 94.9 AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Newsradio AAC+ 56 kbps
Smooth FM 95.3 commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
Bay 93.9 MP3 128 kbps
Smooth-Relax relax, smooth AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC North Coast AAC 94 kbps
2NCR - River FM AAC 88 kbps
Rim FM 100.1 community MP3 64 kbps
NimFM alternative, talk MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Mullumbimby

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bangalow Historical Society
Brunswick Valley Historical Society
Cape Byron Lighthouse Museum
Tweed River Historical Museum

Libraries in Mullumbimby

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brunswick Heads Library0.0
Byron Bay Library0.0
Lennox Head Public Library0.0
Mullumbimby Library0.0
Murwillumbah Library0.0
Richmond Tweed Regional Library (mobile)0.0

Farmers Markets in Mullumbimby

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bangalow Markets
Byron Farmers Market
New Brighton Farmer’s Market (Tuesday Morning Market)
Uki Buttery Bazaar
Uki Farmers Market

Restaurants in Mullumbimby

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Familia
Milk and Honey
Mullumbimby Ex-Services Club
Pink Lotus
Spice It Up Thai

Cafes in Mullumbimby

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big Mama
Big Mamas
Empire Cafe Mullumbimby
LuLu's
Rock & Roll Coffee Company
The Paddock Kiosk
The Patch Cafe

Gas Stations in Mullumbimby

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #8221747314
Carsburgs
Liberty

Banks in Mullumbimby

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Southern Cross Credit Union

Golf Courses in Mullumbimby

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mullumbimby Golf Club

Breweries in Mullumbimby

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Common People Brewing Co.
Stone & Wood Brewing Company

Airports Near Mullumbimby

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
Ballina Byron Gateway AirportBNKMedium Airport
Lismore AirportLSYMedium Airport
Casino AirportCSISmall Airport
Evans Head AerodromeEVHSmall Airport
Kooralbyn AirportSmall Airport
Murwillumbah AirportSmall Airport
Nobbys Creek private StripSmall Airport
Southport AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private stripSmall Airport
Tyagarah AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Mullumbimby

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Mullumbimby LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mullumbimby

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Seventh Day Adventist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mullumbimby

What is the population of Mullumbimby?

Mullumbimby has a population of 3,629 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 258.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mullumbimby expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,308, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $281,600 (0% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,408 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 12.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Mullumbimby?

Mullumbimby enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches.

How is the job market in Mullumbimby?

The unemployment rate in Mullumbimby is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $429. There are 345 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mullumbimby?

The median home value in Mullumbimby is $281,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,408. The homeownership rate is 68.7%.

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