Suburb Profile

Suburb profile for,

Murwillumbah, NSW 2484

About Murwillumbah

Situated in New South Wales's 2484 postcode, Murwillumbah is a well-established residential suburb. As a regional suburb, the suburb is serviced by 8 schools and benefits from solid transport and amenity access.

Demographics and Community

Murwillumbah has a population of approximately 7,616, a median age of 45, a median weekly household income of $1,279. With 66% owner-occupier rate, this is predominantly a homeowner market, which supports long-term price stability. Across the broader LGA, 28.6% of residents hold a university qualification.

Key employment industries in the broader local government area include Health Care and Social Assistance (18.2%), Construction (12.4%), Retail Trade (10.8%).

Property Market Overview

The current median house price in Murwillumbah is $943,500. The suburb has delivered strong average annual growth of 10.7% over the past five years, outperforming many comparable markets. In the past 12 months, prices have increased 10.22%.

Properties in Murwillumbah spend an average of 38 days on market. Online buyer demand is currently rated as high online demand. Stock on market sits at 0.57%. With inventory levels at just 1.71 months, supply is tight relative to demand. The average vendor discount is -4.6%, meaning sellers are typically negotiating below asking price.

Rental Market

The median weekly rent for houses in Murwillumbah is $783. Gross rental yield is 4.32%, providing a solid income return. The vacancy rate of 0.53% signals very strong rental demand. Rents have grown 11.86% over the past 12 months.

Growth Outlook

The broader local government area is forecast to grow from 105,450 to 110,600 residents by 2031 (4.9% growth).

Nearby Suburbs

Explore other suburb profiles in the area: Ocean Shores, NSW, South Golden Beach, NSW, Tweed Heads West, NSW, Tweed Heads, NSW, Banora Point, NSW.

Considering Murwillumbah for Investment?

Handle Properties is a Sydney-based buyer's agency helping investors build portfolios of high-growth investment properties across Australia. If you are considering Murwillumbah or need help identifying the right suburb for your strategy, get in touch with our team.

SUBURB DATA

Quantitative data for,

Murwillumbah, NSW 2484

The quantitative data below has been compiled on 30th May 2023 from a range of third party sources using a variety of manual methods. Handle does not guarantee the accuracy of this data shown below.

State
NSW
Suburb
MURWILLUMBAH
Postcode
2484
Median price for all dwellings
$943,500
Last 12 months growth return
10.65%
Avg. dwellings for sale in the suburb every month
59
Avg. dwellings sold in the suburb in previous 12 months
75
Avg days on market for a dwelling listing to sell
38
Avg. number of people searching in this suburb every month
High Online Demand
Avg. rental yield per annum
4.32%
Weekly median rent for all dwellings
$783
Median price for all houses
$943,500
Avg. rental yield growth in the previous 12 months
4.32%
Avg. days for a rental listing to find a tennant
22 days
Total suburb population in 2016
7616
Total suburb population change in 5 years up to 2016
10.90%
Avg. household income per week
$1,279
Median age of the population in the suburb
45
Historic avg annual growth return per annum in the suburb
9.05%