Goulburn
NSW 2580 · Goulburn Mulwaree
23,963 (2021) → 24,892 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Goulburn is a moderate growth suburb in Goulburn Mulwaree, NSW 2580, about 167km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $681K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 15 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 85km inland. Goulburn has an overall score of 68/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 49/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2580 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.85%), New Zealand (0.96%), India (0.88%), Philippines (0.73%), Nepal (0.6%)
Top languages: Nepali (0.7%), Mandarin (0.51%), Malayalam (0.38%), Greek (0.31%), Punjabi (0.3%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 970 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Tambelin Independent SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1091
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1040
- Saints Peter and Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1033
- Trinity Catholic College GoulburnSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1025
- Goulburn West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 978
- Wollondilly Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 975
- OneSchool Global NSW - GoulburnCombined · IndependentICSEA 971
- Goulburn East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 966
- Mulwaree High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 951
- Bradfordville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 951
- Goulburn High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 943
- Goulburn North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 919
- The Crescent SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 911
- Goulburn South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 905
- Goulburn Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 896
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tirranna Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.2km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Goulburn
Is Goulburn safe?
Goulburn has a residential safety score of 49/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,526 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Goulburn?
In Goulburn, the median house price is $681K and the median unit price is $543K. Median weekly house rent is $520.
How far is Goulburn from Sydney CBD?
Goulburn is about 167.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Goulburn?
Goulburn has 15 schools, with an average ICSEA of 970 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Goulburn?
Goulburn has a transport score of 83/100, including 3 train stations.