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Numinbah

NSW 2484 • New South Wales

89
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
29.70 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Numinbah

Numinbah is a small rural locality in the Tweed Shire of New South Wales, nestled in the lush hinterland valleys near the Queensland border, approximately 30 kilometres inland from Murwillumbah. The area had a population of 89 at the 2021 census and covers around 30 square kilometres of scenic subtropical terrain featuring rainforest, creek valleys, and farming land. Numinbah shares its name and character with the adjacent Numinbah Valley in Queensland, forming a contiguous rural community across the border.

The locality attracts those seeking a peaceful hinterland lifestyle close to the natural beauty of the Tweed Valley and the McPherson Range. Residents enjoy access to walking trails, swimming holes, and the diverse flora of the northern NSW rainforest. Essential services are accessed in Murwillumbah, while the Gold Coast is roughly an hour by road, offering employment and urban amenities for those willing to commute.

Numinbah falls under postcode 2484 and is governed by the Tweed Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Richmond, while state elections fall under the Tweed electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2484
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Tweed
Federal Electorate
Richmond
State Electorate
Tweed
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.38°, 153.32°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
29.70 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2484

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2484, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,665
Median 2023–24
$46,488
▲ 23.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,427

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2484; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Local Tweed Transit — Murwillumbah ~35 min

Commute to Gold Coast CBD

Distance
105 km
By Train
N/A
By Bus
N/A – limited
By Car (Peak)
~1 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr

🛣️ Murwillumbah is the closest service town (~30 km). Gold Coast is the nearest urban centre accessible by car.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural hinterland locality with no footpaths; car essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
89
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Tweed Local Government Area, which contains Numinbah. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
182.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
202.4 / 100k
2yr Down 30.1% 10yr Up 2.5%
Non-DV assault
416.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
9 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
359.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Tweed →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Numinbah known for? +

Numinbah is a small rural locality in the Tweed Shire of New South Wales, nestled in the lush hinterland valleys near the Queensland border, approximately 30 kilometres inland from Murwillumbah.

How far is Numinbah from Gold Coast CBD? +

Numinbah is approximately 105 kilometres from Gold Coast CBD. The drive takes around ~1 hr 20 min during peak hour and ~1 hr off-peak.

Does Numinbah have public transport? +

Numinbah is served by bus routes (Local Tweed Transit) connecting to Murwillumbah with a travel time of approximately ~35 min. There is no train or metro station in the suburb.

What is the population of Numinbah? +

According to the 2021 Census, Numinbah has a population of approximately 89 residents. It is one of the smaller localities in NSW.

Is Numinbah a good place to live? +

Numinbah suits those seeking a very quiet rural or remote lifestyle with minimal neighbours and close proximity to natural landscapes. Amenities are extremely limited locally, and a car is essential for all daily needs.

What is the postcode for Numinbah? +

The postcode for Numinbah in NSW is 2484.

Is Numinbah a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Numinbah is part of the Tweed LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.