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Uralla

NSW 2358 · Uralla

2,728 (2021)2,782 est. (2025) · Stable

54
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

2,728
Population
$509K
Median house (2025)
61
Safety score
78
Transport score

Uralla is a stable suburb in Uralla, NSW 2358, about 359km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $509K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 78/100, and is about 140km inland. Uralla has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 61/100.

358.9 km
To Sydney CBD
140.1 km
To coast
$490/wk
Median rent (house)
1.5 km
To nearest station

Demographics

2,728
Population
46
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,150
vs NSW median-37.8%
Bachelor degree or higher28.1%
Born in Australia88.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,017 / 16 / 52

Top countries of birth: England (2.24%), New Zealand (1.14%), Thailand (0.55%), Scotland (0.48%), USA (0.29%)

Top languages: Thai (0.51%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.29%), Spanish (0.29%), German (0.15%), Vietnamese (0.15%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$509K+9.0%
Median house (2025)
$385K
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$490 / $260 wk
Rental yield (house)5.0%
Days on market (house)25 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

61
Residential

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:

8
Break & enter dwelling293/100k
3
Steal from dwelling110/100k
6
Motor vehicle theft220/100k
8
Domestic assault293/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
9
Non-domestic assault330/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 215 (all categories, latest year)7,881 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

7

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

3
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 941 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 954
  • Uralla Central SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 891

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Rocky River Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 979

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

78
2Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Peak train frequency6/hr
Nearest train stationUralla (1.5 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
12.0°C
Winter max
790mm
Rainfall/yr
7.3h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
66 in suburbCafes/Rest.
88 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
11 in suburbPools
11 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
22 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
11 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
1111 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalArmidale Hospital (21.0 km)
Nearest vet2.0 km
Nearest airportTamworth (79.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

21

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
11
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

36

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

8
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
5
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

67

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
4
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

76

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
2
Clubs RSL/Leagues
5
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.47

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

42

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
Total services2
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 2 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.73

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.49%
Projected population 20412,882
Projected households 20411,304

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Uralla

Is Uralla safe?

Uralla has a residential safety score of 61/100, 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 7,881 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Uralla?

In Uralla, the median house price is $509K and the median unit price is $385K. Median weekly house rent is $490.

How far is Uralla from Sydney CBD?

Uralla is about 358.9 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Uralla?

Uralla has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 923 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Uralla?

Uralla has a transport score of 78/100, including 2 train stations.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.