Guyra
NSW 2365 · Armidale Regional
2,003 (2021) → 2,072 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Armidale Regional local government area (est. 29,678 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Guyra is a stable suburb in Armidale Regional, NSW 2365, about 408km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $448K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 71/100, and is about 137km inland. Guyra has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 32/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2365 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.05%), New Zealand (0.75%), Taiwan (0.7%), India (0.3%), Philippines (0.3%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.9%), German (0.2%), Tagalog (0.2%), Japan (0.15%), Korean (0.15%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 951 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary of the Angels Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1008
- Guyra Central SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 889
Nearby (within 10km)
- Black Mountain Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 807
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.
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Guyra
Is Guyra safe?
Guyra has a residential safety score of 32/100, 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 7,089 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Guyra?
In Guyra, the median house price is $448K. Median weekly house rent is $440.
How far is Guyra from Sydney CBD?
Guyra is about 407.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Guyra?
Guyra has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 949 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Guyra?
Guyra has a transport score of 71/100, including 1 train station.