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Murwillumbah suburb profile

Murwillumbah is a riverside regional town in the Tweed Valley, framed by the dramatic cone of Wollumbin and surrounded by agricultural flats where sugar cane and small farms are still common. The compact centre mixes timber Queenslanders and federation-era shopfronts with a handful of cafes, independent retailers and the Tweed Regional Gallery, giving the place a quietly creative feel. Outdoor life is a defining feature, with river recreation, bush walks and mountain routes on the doorstep, while housing ranges from older character cottages to modest suburban lots, attracting families, retirees and people after a relaxed country and coastal lifestyle.

Murwillumbah property market performance

Current median dwelling price$642,500Past 3 months

Property growth-9.1%Past 12 months

Murwillumbah has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median unit price. The median house price is $1.145 million, with house values rising sharply, up 10.2% over the last 12 months. Over the same period reported unit values fell sharply, down 28.3%.

Over the last three months 21 houses and 7 units sold. Median days on market over the last 12 months were 35 days for houses and 38 days for units, so properties sold in a similar time.

The rental market in Murwillumbah had average house rents of $780 a week, up a solid 8.3% over the last 12 months, and average unit rents of $490 a week, up sharply by 15.3% over the last 12 months, so unit rents grew faster than house rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.15MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
10.2%-28.3%
Sold
Past 3 months
217
Median days on market
Past 12 months
3538
Average rent
Past 12 months
$780$490
Change in rent
Past 12 months
8.3%15.3%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Murwillumbah demographics

Murwillumbah is a community of 7,616 people, with a median age of 46 and a median total household income of $1,147 a week, roughly $59,600 a year.

Family households are dominated by couples: couple families with children make up 35.4% and couple families without children 39.3%, together accounting for about three quarters of families. One-parent families represent 23.7% and other families 1.6%.

Homes in Murwillumbah are predominantly owner-occupied: 35.9% are owned outright and 32.6% are owned with a mortgage, combining to 68.5% owner-occupied, while 31.4% are rented.

Suburbs near Murwillumbah

Some popular suburbs near Murwillumbah include:

  • South Murwillumbah: Leafy residential suburb in the Northern Rivers, with local shops and parks.
  • Bray Park: Semi-rural area with acreage properties and country-style living.
  • Condong: Small suburb mixing residential streets and low-lying agricultural land.
  • Nunderi: Predominantly rural locality offering broadacre farms and a relaxed pace.
  • Dunbible: Quiet farming community with rolling hills and country properties.

How does Murwillumbah compare to nearby suburbs?

  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Murwillumbah have grown 0.2% higher than in South Murwillumbah.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Murwillumbah are selling 16.7% faster than in South Murwillumbah.

Choose the right real estate agents in Murwillumbah

Currently, there are 33 real estate agents working in Murwillumbah—but not all agents deliver the same results. The right agent could make a huge difference to your final sale price.

Only 5 out of these 33 agents sold 50.4% of all properties in Murwillumbah over the past year. Choosing one of these top-performing agents means tapping into proven expertise for a better sale outcome.

Real estate agents in Murwillumbah typically charge a commission of 2.17% to 3.25%. Negotiating a fair commission rate and the right structure can motivate your agent to work even harder, helping you sell for more and potentially saving you thousands of dollars.

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