NSW2484· Pop. 20,083Kyogle

MURWILLUMBAH DC

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

40

Liveability score

47

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$985,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-10.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MURWILLUMBAH DC shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$680/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-3.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.38%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$570k
2021
$800k
2022
$842k
2023
$820k
2024
$853k
2025
$1100k
2026
$985k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MURWILLUMBAH DC is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 3.6% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,263/wk

$52k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.4%

72.7% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+1.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

85%

3% apartments

Degree qualified

26.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

18.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.9 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.3%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

649.4 km

Regional

Days on market

62 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

30.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

8 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

39.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

69/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 2484

🏫11 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚5 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (11)

Mount St Patrick Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1061(72%)
373 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls25% top SEA quarter

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1011(52%)
161 students13:1 student–teacher46% girls11% top SEA quarter

Chillingham Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1005(49%)
35 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls8% top SEA quarter

Dungay Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 980(38%)
74 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls11% top SEA quarter

Tyalgum Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 978(37%)
13 students9:1 student–teacher23% girls5% top SEA quarter

Uki Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 977(36%)
86 students11:1 student–teacher49% girls7% top SEA quarter

Stokers Siding Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 962(30%)
37 students14:1 student–teacher35% girls11% top SEA quarter

Murwillumbah Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 959(28%)
149 students8:1 student–teacher61% girls9% top SEA quarter

Condong Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 948(24%)
49 students10:1 student–teacher41% girls3% top SEA quarter

Crystal Creek Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 939(21%)
80 students16:1 student–teacher45% girls3% top SEA quarter

Murwillumbah East Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 935(19%)
152 students8:1 student–teacher45% girls3% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

Mount St Patrick College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1071(76%)
823 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls29% top SEA quarter

Murwillumbah High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 950(25%)
347 students8:1 student–teacher49% girls5% top SEA quarter

Wollumbin High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 938(20%)
161 students4:1 student–teacher46% girls3% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (5)

The Small School

Independent · Yrs K-10 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1071(76%)
67 students11:1 student–teacher52% girls29% top SEA quarter

Aetaomah School

Independent · Yrs K-7 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1057(71%)
55 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls22% top SEA quarter

Sathya Sai College

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1046(67%)
280 students9:1 student–teacher52% girls20% top SEA quarter

Tweed Valley Adventist College

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1039(64%)
381 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls21% top SEA quarter

Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula School

Independent · Yrs K-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1028(59%)
93 students8:1 student–teacher47% girls17% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
100/ 100

0.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average
998ICSEA · national avg 1000

19 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
9/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

10

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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