Gum Scrub, NSW 2441 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gum Scrub is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2441, home to 121 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Nambucca Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 372 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 121
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,583 /week
- Median personal income
- $752 /week
- Median family income
- $1,708 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Port Macquarie-Hastings
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Telegraph Point Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Gum Scrub Rd At Ballengara Bransdon Rd
- Ballengara Bransdon Rd Opp Gum Scrub Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 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
Fixed Wireless serves 97.9% of the 48 resolvable premises in Gum Scrub. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 97.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 290 across postcode 2441 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 109 violent offences, 51 theft, 49 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gum Scrub?
Gum Scrub (NSW 2441) had 121 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area.
What is the median rent in Gum Scrub?
The median advertised rent in Gum Scrub is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gum Scrub?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Gum Scrub covering government sectors. Nearest include: Telegraph Point Public School (6.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gum Scrub?
Gum Scrub is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gum Scrub?
Across postcode 2441, 290 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (109), theft (51), property damage (49). 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 Gum Scrub?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gum Scrub 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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