Gulmarrad, NSW 2463 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gulmarrad is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2463, home to 1,950 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 532 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,950
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $1,302 /week
- Median personal income
- $569 /week
- Median family income
- $1,366 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Clarence Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Coffs Harbour - Grafton
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
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Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,660
- Rent share of household income
- 35%
Schools
- Gulmarrad Public School
- Maclean High School
- Maclean Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Gulmarrad Public School, Brooms Head Rd
- Brooms Head Rd Opp Bower St
- Brooms Head Rd Before Sheehans Lane
- Brooms Head Rd At Australia Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 61.2% of the 891 resolvable premises in Gulmarrad. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 61.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 32.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 5.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 428 across postcode 2463 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 137 violent offences, 94 theft, 51 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gulmarrad?
Gulmarrad (NSW 2463) had 1,950 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Clarence Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Gulmarrad?
The median advertised rent in Gulmarrad is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gulmarrad?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Gulmarrad covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gulmarrad Public School (0.1 km), Maclean High School (4.1 km), Maclean Public School (4.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gulmarrad?
Gulmarrad is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (61.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gulmarrad?
Across postcode 2463, 428 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (137), theft (94), other (51). 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 Gulmarrad?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gulmarrad centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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