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South Murwillumbah suburb profile

South Murwillumbah sits just south of Murwillumbah's town centre in the Tweed Valley, tucked between the Tweed River and the foothills of Wollumbin, and feels more residential and quietly rural than the main shopping strip. Streets are lined with timber cottages, post-war bungalows and the occasional larger, semi-rural block, giving a low-density, gardened character. The suburb attracts families and long-term locals who value a relaxed riverside and hinterland lifestyle while keeping easy access to Murwillumbah's shops, cafes and community services. Outdoor life is a feature, with river-side recreation, leafy streets and clear views towards the mountain forming the local backdrop.

South Murwillumbah property market performance

South Murwillumbah has relatively few recent sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values have risen sharply, up 10.0% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months 7 houses and 3 units were sold. Houses sold in a median of 42 days over the last 12 months.

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South Murwillumbah demographics

A small community of 1,064 people, South Murwillumbah has a median age of 48 and a typical household income of $1,292 a week, roughly $67,200 a year.

Families are dominated by couples. Couple families with children are the largest group at 39.1%, and couple families without children make up 34.8%. One-parent families account for 24.2% and other families 2.0%. Together, couple families with and without children represent about three in four families.

Homes in South Murwillumbah are mostly owner-occupied, at 73.8% (40.2% owned outright and 33.6% owned with a mortgage), while renters make up 26.2% of dwellings.

Suburbs near South Murwillumbah

Some popular suburbs near South Murwillumbah include:

  • Murwillumbah: Large regional town on the Tweed River with a valley setting.
  • Bray Park: Quiet, mostly residential suburb in the Tweed Valley hinterland.
  • Condong: Semi-rural area with agricultural land and river flats.
  • Nunderi: Small rural locality with farmland and a quiet village feel.
  • Dunbible: Rural community in the Tweed hinterland with elevated views.

How does South Murwillumbah compare to nearby suburbs?

  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in South Murwillumbah have grown 5.7% higher than in Bray Park.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Murwillumbah are selling 16.7% faster than in South Murwillumbah.

Choose the right real estate agents in South Murwillumbah

Currently, there are 13 real estate agents working in South 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 13 agents sold 67.6% of all properties in South 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 South 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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