Ulmarra, NSW 2462 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Ulmarra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2462, home to 749 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Clarence Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 486 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 749
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $984 /week
- Median personal income
- $496 /week
- Median family income
- $1,257 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- 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
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,105
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Ulmarra Public School
- Cowper Public School
- Tucabia Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 23 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 31 bus stops
- Coldstream St At Big River Way
- Coldstream St At River St
- Coldstream St After Big River Way
- Coldstream St Before Big River Way
- Big River Way Opp Ulmarra Public School
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 pub or bar
- 4 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 396 resolvable premises in Ulmarra. 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: 165 across postcode 2462 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 8% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 39 violent offences, 36 theft, 23 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ulmarra?
Ulmarra (NSW 2462) had 749 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 Ulmarra?
The median advertised rent in Ulmarra is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Ulmarra?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Ulmarra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ulmarra Public School (0.3 km), Cowper Public School (8.3 km), Tucabia Public School (8.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Ulmarra?
Ulmarra 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 Ulmarra?
Across postcode 2462, 165 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (39), theft (36), other (23). 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 Ulmarra?
31 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Ulmarra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 23 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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