Ulmarra
NSW 2462 · Clarence Valley
749 (2021) → 800 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Clarence Valley local government area (est. 56,936 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ulmarra is a stable suburb in Clarence Valley, NSW 2462, about 502km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $618K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 25km inland. Ulmarra has an overall score of 35/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 24/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.6%), New Zealand (0.4%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 2025
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 907 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ulmarra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 971
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tucabia Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 843
- Cowper Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 849
- St Andrew's Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 9.8kmICSEA 964
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
No data
No fitness facilities matched to this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ulmarra
Is Ulmarra safe?
Ulmarra has a residential safety score of 24/100, 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 9,479 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ulmarra?
In Ulmarra, the median house price is $618K. Median weekly house rent is $480.
How far is Ulmarra from Sydney CBD?
Ulmarra is about 501.6 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Ulmarra?
Ulmarra has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 971 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ulmarra?
Ulmarra has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.