Mullumbimby Creek · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Mullumbimby Creek

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Over half of all homes in Mullumbimby Creek are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. This creates a distinct housing market where many residents have no mortgage, even though those who do pay significantly more than people in most other areas.

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📍 Mullumbimby Creek, Suburb / Locality

Where Mullumbimby Creek sits — Median rent (weekly)

$440 ▲ +51.7%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Mullumbimby Creek — higher than 87% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Mullumbimby Creek$440
2482, NSW $460
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical costs are much higher than most areas, with weekly rents sitting at $440 and monthly mortgage payments reaching $2,167. Both figures are a little above the national typicals.

$440 ▲ +51.7%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $290
  • 2016: $250
  • 2021: $440

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$2,167 ▲ +31.3%

Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,650
  • 2016: $1,290
  • 2021: $2,167

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Mullumbimby Creek, the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $200–$349 (35%) and Under $200 (15%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Mullumbimby Creek, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (31%) and $3,000 or more (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is very high here, with 51.4% of dwellings owned outright, which is 20 points above the New South Wales and national figures. Conversely, the 19.1% of households renting is far below the state and national rates.

19.1% ▲ +1.0%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 18.9%
  • 2016: 21.2%
  • 2021: 19.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

51.4% ▲ +22.7%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 41.9%
  • 2016: 43.0%
  • 2021: 51.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Mullumbimby Creek, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (18%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Almost every home in the area is a separate house, at 98.3%, which is far above the national figure. However, these homes tend to be smaller than usual, with 63.6% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the Australian average.

0.90 ▼ -18.2%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.90

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

98.3% ▲ +4.5%

Higher than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 94.0%
  • 2016: 93.9%
  • 2021: 98.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

63.6% ▼ -10.8%

Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 71.3%
  • 2016: 70.4%
  • 2021: 63.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Mullumbimby Creek, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Mullumbimby Creek, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 34%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (23%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Mullumbimby Creek [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12840/mullumbimby-creek/topic/housing-dwellings