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Murwillumbah, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Murwillumbah is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 7,097. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Murwillumbah
Murwillumbah is a town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia, in the Tweed Shire, on the Tweed River. It sits on the south eastern foothills of the McPherson Range in the Tweed Volcano valley and is nearby the Mount Warning (Wollumbin). Murwillumbah is 848 kilometres (527Â mi) north-east of Sydney, 13 kilometres (8.1Â mi) south of the Queensland border and 132 kilometres (82Â mi) south of Brisbane.
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| Population | 7,097 |
| Population Density | 14 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.3273°, 153.3934° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.8 inches (985 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $20,415 |
| Median Age | 46.0 years |
About Murwillumbah
Murwillumbah is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 7,097. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 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.
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Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Murwillumbah vs Australia Average
Income: Murwillumbah vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $20,415 |
| 73% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,415 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $393 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 674 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $195,000 |
| 31% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $975 |
| 16% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.4% |
| Housing Units | 2,839 |
Property Tax
Climate in Murwillumbah
Murwillumbah has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (15°C). Average annual precipitation is 1476 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 505.4 sq mi (1,309.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -28.3273°N, 153.3934°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 9.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.0 in |
Murwillumbah has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 59°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 69.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.6") and September the driest (2.0").
Schools in Murwillumbah
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murwillumbah East Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Dungay Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Sathya Sai School | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Saint Patrick College | - | - | - | - |
| Murwillumbah East Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St Joseph's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mount Saint Patrick Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Murwillumbah Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Murwillumbah
10 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 | |
| rebel fm | - | AAC 64 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 Murwillumbah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Valley Historical Society | ||||
| Gold Coast War Museum | ||||
| Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre | ||||
| Minjungbal Resource Museum | ||||
| Seafaring Museum | ||||
| Surf World | ||||
| Tweed Regional Museum | ||||
| Tweed River Historical Museum |
Libraries in Murwillumbah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Heads Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burleigh Heads Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burleigh Waters Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coolangatta Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Elanora Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingscliff Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mullumbimby Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Murwillumbah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palm Beach Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Richmond Tweed Regional Library (mobile) | 0.0 | |||||
| Tweed Heads Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Murwillumbah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burleigh Heads Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Burleigh Heads Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Cooloongatta Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Currumbin Community Markets | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Kingscliff Market | |||||
| New Brighton Farmer’s Market (Tuesday Morning Market) | |||||
| Palm Beach Farmers' Market | |||||
| The Village Markets | |||||
| The Village Markets | |||||
| Uki Buttery Bazaar | |||||
| Uki Farmers Market |
Hotels in Murwillumbah
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Murwillumbah
4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Murwillumbah
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Murwillumbah
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Murwillumbah
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Murwillumbah
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Murwillumbah
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Murwillumbah
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Murwillumbah
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Murwillumbah
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Murwillumbah
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Murwillumbah
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | Large Airport |
| Ballina Byron Gateway Airport | BNK | Medium Airport |
| Lismore Airport | LSY | Medium Airport |
| RAAF Base Amberley | - | Medium Airport |
| Boonah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Casino Airport | CSI | Small Airport |
| Heck Field Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kooralbyn Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Logan Reserve Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murwillumbah Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nobbys Creek private Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Southport Airport | SHQ | Small Airport |
| Tabragalba Homestead private strip | - | Small Airport |
| Tyagarah Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Murwillumbah
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Murwillumbah South LPO |
Treatment Centers in Murwillumbah
3 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Chistine Cnr Medical Centre | ||
| Christine Avenue Medical Centre | ||
| Optimal Health Chiropractic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Murwillumbah
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Anglican Church | |
| Murwillumbah Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| Murwillumbah Sikh Temple | |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succour | |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Parish | |
| St Andrews Murwillumbah |
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What is the population of Murwillumbah?
Murwillumbah has a population of 7,097 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 505.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Murwillumbah expensive to live in?
The median household income is $20,415, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $195,000 (31% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $975 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Murwillumbah?
Murwillumbah 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 Murwillumbah?
The unemployment rate in Murwillumbah is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $393. There are 674 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Murwillumbah?
The median home value in Murwillumbah is $195,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $975. The homeownership rate is 68.6%.