NSW · Tweed Council
South Murwillumbah, 2484
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
South Murwillumbah offers a slower smaller community life in Tweed, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
The desirability score is around average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment against similar regional towns, even with parks and green space and growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,064
- Median age
- 48
- Median household income / week
- $1,292
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 39 of 438
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,687
- Employment rate
- 48.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 37 / 0 / 19
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $510
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $790
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 75
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 66
- Against the person
- 16
- Against property
- 28
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 62
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 66 residents
- State safety percentile
- 39.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions140
- Fraud65
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment80
- Malicious Damage To Property129
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault81
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,011
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
70 public transport stops in this suburb
- Murwillumbah Historic Railway Station
- Murwillumbah Station, Coach Stop
- Reserve Ck Opp 187
- Tweed Regional Gallery
- UPA Aged Care, Tweed Valley Way
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Expect delays. Allow extra travel time. Use an alternative route. Traffic reduced to one lane from early July.Traffic will be managed under traffic lights and/or traffic controllers.Rose Lane access will be restricted to local access only.Tweed Valley Way12 Jun 2026 – 27 Nov 2026
- RoadworksWollumbin Street, Tweed River Bridge19 Apr 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
156 planning-related records
2026· 14 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)161 TWEED VALLEY WAY SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry190 LUNDBERG DRIVE SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development109B TWEED VALLEY WAY SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure112 RIVER STREET SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Artisan food and drink industry15-21 THORNBILL DRIVE SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Business identification sign; Light industry214 LUNDBERG DRIVE SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Additional Information Requested
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry; Local distribution premise35-37 KITE CRESCENT SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)29-35 PROSPERO STREET SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Under Assessment
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)8 RAILWAY STREET SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool5 SCOTT STREET SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
- Demolition409 TWEED VALLEY WAY SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; General industry87-95 QUARRY ROAD SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Under Assessment
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry3 195-197 LUNDBERG DRIVE SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Building identification sign; General industry220 LUNDBERG DRIVE SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)39 TWEED VALLEY WAY SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry35-37 KITE CRESCENT SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Withdrawn
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)229 TWEED VALLEY WAY SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry35-37 KITE CRESCENT SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
October 2025
- Demolition70 WARDROP STREET SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation45 TWEED VALLEY WAY SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
August 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle body repair workshop; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises12 HAYLEY PLACE SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry141 LUNDBERG DRIVE SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Fences; Swimming pool; Supporting Development15 TWEED VALLEY WAY SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
- Erection of a new structure; General industry220 LUNDBERG DRIVE SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
July 2025
- Subdivision15-21 THORNBILL DRIVE SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Supporting Development113A TWEED VALLEY WAY SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
May 2025
- Home business; Hours of operation and trading8 RAILWAY STREET SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Crematorium87-95 QUARRY ROAD SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool5 SCOTT STREET SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry141 LUNDBERG DRIVE SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Withdrawn
March 2025
- Industrial development; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Business identification sign18-20 HONEYEATER CIRCUIT SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support267 TWEED VALLEY WAY SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
- Industrial development; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Business identification sign18-20 HONEYEATER CIRCUIT SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
February 2025
- Subdivision18-20 HONEYEATER CIRCUIT SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
- Erection of a new structure; General industry111-113 QUARRY ROAD SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle body repair workshop; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises12 HAYLEY PLACE SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Withdrawn
- Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Car park267 TWEED VALLEY WAY SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
January 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)149 RIVER STREET SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
2024· 2 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation135 RIVER STREET SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)135 TWEED VALLEY WAY SOUTH MURWILLUMBAH 2484Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
12 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 232 Tweed Valley WayBus stop
- Tweed Valley Way after Buchanan StBus stop
- AmpolPetrol station
- BPPetrol station
- CaltexPetrol station
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (6)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Buckley ParkPark
- Budd ParkPark
- Eric Whittle ParkPark
- Hartman ParkPark
- Max Boyd ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Murwillumbah Railway Station & yard GroupCasino-Murwillumbah railway, MurwillumbahSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 21
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 51.3/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 27% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1777th in Australia
- State rank
- 568th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #40 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #112 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 232 Tweed Valley Wayamenitiesbus_stop
- Ampolamenitiesfuel
- BPamenitiesfuel
- Caltexamenitiesfuel
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
- Swimming poolamenitiesswimming_pool
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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