Mullumbimby, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Mullumbimby, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
| Locality | Mullumbimby |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Byron Shire Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -28.54934 |
| Longitude | 153.49837 |
| Population | 3,629 |
| Density | 131.5 /km² |
| Area | 27.6 km² |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Postcode | 2482 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 630 km north-northeast |
Mullumbimby is a locality in the Byron Shire Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,629. The locality covers an area of 27.6 km², giving a population density of about 131.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 7 m above sea level. It lies approximately 630 km north-northeast of Sydney. Mullumbimby is located at 28.5493°S, 153.4984°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2482. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mullumbimby lies cradled by the verdant slopes of the Brunswick River valley, a landscape painted in a thousand shades of green. It lies 54.3 km south of Robina, QLD (from Robina, QLD: bearing 169°T), and is situated 6.0 km south-west of Ocean Shores. To the north, the iconic hump of Mount Chincogan presides, its ancient volcanic form softened by the perpetual mist that often clings to its summit, a silent sentinel watching over the rich alluvial plains that stretch towards the coast. The air here carries a humid sweetness, a blend of damp earth and the faintest whisper of salt from the neighbouring ocean, a constant reminder of the proximity to the sea. Fields of sugarcane, a shimmering, emerald sea in the summer months, ripple towards the horizon, punctuated by the darker, more robust foliage of the rainforest remnants clinging to the foothills. Evenings here can be breathtaking, as the sun, a molten orb, dips behind the western ranges, casting a warm, honeyed light that seems to linger on the corrugated iron roofs and weathered timber of the houses, imbuing the entire valley with a gentle, golden glow.
This place, Mullumbimby, has long been a centre for agriculture, its fertile soil yielding bountiful harvests that have sustained generations. Historically, it was a vital hub for the dairy industry, the rich pastures supporting herds that once dotted the landscape. Today, while dairy farms still persist, the economy has diversified, embracing the burgeoning organic farming movement and the creative spirit that draws artists and musicians from across the country. The Brunswick River itself, a languid ribbon of brown water, has been both a source of life and a means of transport, its banks lined with the ghosts of old jetties and the stories of river trade. The town retains a palpable sense of its past, a quiet resilience evident in the stately Federation-era buildings that line the main street, their verandahs offering shade and a place for contemplation. It’s a locale where the pace of life feels measured, dictated less by the clock and more by the ebb and flow of the tides and the turning of the seasons, a place where the land’s deep history still whispers through the rustling leaves.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mullumbimby, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Mullumbimby, in the Byron Shire Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Mullumbimby includes the postcode (2482), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Byron Shire Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mullumbimby is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |