$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.
Mullumbimby Creek · Suburb / Locality
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.
All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Mullumbimby Creek — higher than 87% of areas.
| Mullumbimby Creek | $440 |
|---|---|
| 2482, NSW | $460 |
| New South Wales | $420 |
| Australia | $375 |
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.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$2,167 ▲ +31.3%
Higher than 80% of suburb / locality areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Mullumbimby Creek, the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $200–$349 (35%) and Under $200 (15%).
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%).
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.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
51.4% ▲ +22.7%
Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Mullumbimby Creek, the largest group is Owned outright at 49%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (18%).
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.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
98.3% ▲ +4.5%
Higher than 58% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
63.6% ▼ -10.8%
Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Mullumbimby Creek, Separate house is the majority at 97%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.
In Mullumbimby Creek, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 34%, followed by 2 bedrooms (23%) and 4 bedrooms (23%).
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