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.

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Snapshot

Median rent$160 /wk
Population299
Median age42
Area652.8 km²
To CBD481 km
LGAGwydir

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
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$160 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$815
Rent share of household income
11%

Schools

  • Gravesend Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Railway Pde At Dunrobyn Rd bus · 198 m
  • Railway Pde Opp Dunrobyn Rd bus · 212 m
  • Yagobie St At Onus St bus · 215 m
  • Yogabie St At Gwydir St bus · 497 m
  • Gwydir St Before Central St bus · 535 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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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.

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.

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