South Murwillumbah, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
South Murwillumbah is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,064. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,064 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | -28.3390°, 153.4000° |
| 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) |
About South Murwillumbah
South Murwillumbah is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,064. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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.
Climate in South Murwillumbah
South 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 505.4 sq mi (1,309.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3390°S, 153.4000°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in |
South Murwillumbah has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 70.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (9.7") and September the driest (2.1").
Schools in South Murwillumbah
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murwillumbah High School | - | - | - | - |
| Murwillumbah South Infants School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near South 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 South 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 South Murwillumbah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Heads Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burleigh Heads 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 South Murwillumbah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooloongatta Art & Craft Beachfront Market | |||||
| Currumbin Community Markets | |||||
| Kingscliff Market | |||||
| New Brighton Farmer’s Market (Tuesday Morning Market) | |||||
| Palm Beach Farmers' Market | |||||
| Uki Buttery Bazaar | |||||
| Uki Farmers Market |
Cafes in South Murwillumbah
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near South 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 |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of South Murwillumbah?
South Murwillumbah has a population of 1,064 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 505.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in South Murwillumbah?
South 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. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches.
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