Goulburn, NSW 2580 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Goulburn is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2580, home to 23,963 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Wingecarribee local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 166 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 23,963
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,405 /week
- Median personal income
- $747 /week
- Median family income
- $1,899 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Goulburn Mulwaree
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hume
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Goulburn Public School
- Goulburn High School
- Goulburn South Public School
- The Crescent School
- Wollondilly Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 33 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 96 bus stops
- Auburn St After Clifford St
- Auburn St At Clifford St
- Auburn St At Goldsmith St
- Bourke St Opp Goulburn Public School
- Goulburn Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 32 restaurants
- 7 pubs and bars
- 60 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 36 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 80.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 60.0% of the 13,159 resolvable premises in Goulburn. 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: 39.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 60.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,268 across postcode 2580 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 589 violent offences, 495 theft, 373 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Goulburn?
Goulburn (NSW 2580) had 23,963 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Goulburn Mulwaree local government area.
What is the median rent in Goulburn?
The median advertised rent in Goulburn is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Goulburn?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Goulburn covering government sectors. Nearest include: Goulburn Public School (0.3 km), Goulburn High School (1 km), Goulburn South Public School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Goulburn?
Goulburn is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (60% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Goulburn?
Across postcode 2580, 2,268 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (589), theft (495), other (373). 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 Goulburn?
In Goulburn, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (80.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Goulburn?
97 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Goulburn centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 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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