Gravesend, NSW 2401 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gravesend is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2401, home to 299 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Moree Plains local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 481 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 299
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,406 /week
- Median personal income
- $759 /week
- Median family income
- $1,699 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Gwydir
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $160 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $815
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Gravesend Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops
- Railway Pde At Dunrobyn Rd
- Railway Pde Opp Dunrobyn Rd
- Yagobie St At Onus St
- Yogabie St At Gwydir St
- Gwydir St Before Central St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 pub or bar
- 4 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 97.6% of the 42 resolvable premises in Gravesend. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fibre to the Node: 2.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 97.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 27 across postcode 2401 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 50% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9 violent offences, 4 break-ins, 4 other offences.
Other suburbs in Gwydir
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gravesend?
Gravesend (NSW 2401) had 299 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Gwydir local government area.
What is the median rent in Gravesend?
The median advertised rent in Gravesend is $160/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gravesend?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Gravesend covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gravesend Public School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gravesend?
Gravesend is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (97.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gravesend?
Across postcode 2401, 27 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (9), break-ins (4), other (4). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Gravesend?
12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gravesend centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops. 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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