Gloucester, NSW 2422 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gloucester is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2422, home to 3,133 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Walcha local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 220 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,133
- Median age
- 55 years
- Median household income
- $985 /week
- Median personal income
- $553 /week
- Median family income
- $1,324 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $275 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Gloucester Public School
- Gloucester High School
- Barrington Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 26 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 39 bus stops
- Queen St After Church St
- Denison St At Barrington St
- St Joseph's Primary School, Denison St
- Denison St Before Billabong Lane
- Gloucester Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 2 pubs and bars
- 18 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 90.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 63.1% of the 1,986 resolvable premises in Gloucester. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 12.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 63.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 24.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 193 across postcode 2422 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 67 violent offences, 39 theft, 28 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gloucester?
Gloucester (NSW 2422) had 3,133 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Gloucester?
The median advertised rent in Gloucester is $275/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gloucester?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Gloucester covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gloucester Public School (0.4 km), Gloucester High School (1.1 km), Barrington Public School (6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gloucester?
Gloucester is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (63.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gloucester?
Across postcode 2422, 193 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (67), theft (39), property damage (28). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Gloucester?
In Gloucester, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (90.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Gloucester?
40 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gloucester centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 26 bus stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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