Saumarez Ponds, NSW 2350 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Saumarez Ponds is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2350, home to 416 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Uralla local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 381 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 416
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $2,045 /week
- Median personal income
- $900 /week
- Median family income
- $2,261 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Uralla
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $425 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Martins Gully Public School
- Drummond Memorial Public School
- Sandon Public School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 11 bus stops
- Old Inverell Rd Before Dumaresq Rd
- Old Inverell Rd After Dumaresq Rd
- Old Inverell Rd Opp Blaxland Rd
- Old Inverell Rd At Blaxland Rd
- Ferris Lane Opp 175
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 100.0% of the 178 resolvable premises in Saumarez Ponds. 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: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,644 across postcode 2350 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 755 violent offences, 536 theft, 317 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Saumarez Ponds?
Saumarez Ponds (NSW 2350) had 416 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Uralla local government area.
What is the median rent in Saumarez Ponds?
The median advertised rent in Saumarez Ponds is $425/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Saumarez Ponds?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Saumarez Ponds covering government sectors. Nearest include: Martins Gully Public School (8.1 km), Drummond Memorial Public School (8.6 km), Sandon Public School (8.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Saumarez Ponds?
Saumarez Ponds is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Saumarez Ponds?
Across postcode 2350, 2,644 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (755), theft (536), other (317). 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 Saumarez Ponds?
11 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Saumarez Ponds centroid. 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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