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NSW · Goulburn Mulwaree Council

Goulburn, 2580

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Desirability score

70.7/100
Excellent

Top 4% of New South Wales' suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • High desirability
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • Excellent transport
  • Dog friendly
What Goulburn is known for: High desirability, Green suburb, Education hub, Excellent transport, Dog friendly

Suburb profile

As a regional hub in Goulburn Mulwaree, Goulburn combines local convenience with the appeal of a established suburb that feels genuinely its own. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Coffee, casual meals and neighbourhood eateries give the suburb a lived-in social scene. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.

On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while community and employment and safety sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.

Population

Population
23,963
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,405
Dwelling vacancy
8.6%
Unoccupied private dwellings
868 of 10,148
Median monthly mortgage
$1,625
Employment rate
54%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
732 / 1,027 / 359

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$390
Houses (January to March 2026)
$525
All types (January to March 2026)
$500
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
230

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
2,126
Against the person
526
Against property
706
Rate per 1,000 residents
88.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 46 residents
State safety percentile
62th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+1.8%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions290
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault160
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment230
  • Malicious Damage To Property237
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault183

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
16
Median school ICSEA (16 schools)
958.5
  • Bradfordville Public SchoolPrimary
  • Goulburn East Public SchoolPrimary
  • Goulburn High SchoolSecondary
  • Goulburn North Public SchoolPrimary
  • Goulburn Public SchoolPrimary
  • Goulburn South Public SchoolPrimary
  • Goulburn West Public SchoolPrimary
  • Mulwaree High SchoolSecondary
  • OneSchool Global NSW - GoulburnCombined
  • Saints Peter and Paul's Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

537 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Acc To FTB S
  • FTB N To P1
  • FTB N To P2/3
  • FTB S Stn Forecourt
  • Goulburn Station

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Roadworks & transport

3 active roadworks / incidents

  • Allow extra travel time. Follow directions on site. Expect delays. Portable traffic lights will allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Traffic controllers will be on site to direct motorists.McDermott Drive, Jacqua Avenue30 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
  • Avoid the area. Follow directions on site. Use an alternative route. Goulburn Mulwaree Council advises that road works involving pavement repairs are scheduled to occur, weather permitting. The road will be closed to the public from 8-10 July 2026 between the hours of 7am and 5pm.For further information please refer to Council&#39;s website: <a href="https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/News-Articles/Road-Repair-Program-%E2%80%93-June-July-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Road Repair Program – June - July 2026 Goulburn Mulwaree Council</a> or alternatively phone 02 4823 4444 during business hours or 02 4823 4500 outside of business hours.Monastery Drive, Marys Mount Rd19 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
  • Use an alternative route. Follow directions on site. Goulburn Mulwaree Council advises that road works involving pavement repairs are scheduled to occur, weather permitting. The road will be closed to the public from 7am to 5pm on 3 July 2026.For further information please refer to Council&#39;s website: <a href="https://www.goulburn.nsw.gov.au/News-Articles/Road-Repair-Program-%E2%80%93-June-July-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Road Repair Program – June - July 2026 Goulburn Mulwaree Council</a> or alternatively phone 02 4823 4444 during business hours or 02 4823 4500 outside of business hours.Lansdowne Pl19 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

1,305 planning-related records

2026· 40 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    19 WOLLONDILLY AVENUE GOULBURN 2580Additional Information Requested
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    21 WOLLONDILLY AVENUE GOULBURN 2580Additional Information Requested
  • Temporary building, structure or use; Shipping containers
    2 DUCKS LANE GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
  • Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    20 ASTON MARTIN DRIVE GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    40 CATHCART STREET GOULBURN 2580Determined
  • Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation
    163 BOURKE STREET GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    48 QUIBERON WAY GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    1 BOX AVENUE GOULBURN 2580Determined
  • Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Stairway; Supporting Development
    19 RIFLE RANGE ROAD GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses
    42 RUBY STREET GOULBURN 2580Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    30 FAITHFULL STREET GOULBURN 2580Additional Information Requested
  • Industrial development; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; General industry
    49 KNOX STREET GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    33 HOSKINS STREET GOULBURN 2580Additional Information Requested
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    13 CRESSY STREET GOULBURN 2580Additional Information Requested

  • May 2026

  • Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises
    120-122 HUME STREET GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences
    53 DRINKWATER DRIVE GOULBURN 2580Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks; Swimming pool
    13 ANEMBO CLOSE GOULBURN 2580Additional Information Requested
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    11 OXLEY CRESCENT GOULBURN 2580Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    32B Church Street, Goulburn, NSW 2580Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    32C Church Street, Goulburn NSW 2580Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Letterboxes
    5 SNOWGUMS DRIVE GOULBURN 2580Determined
  • Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Residential Accommodation
    4 BLAKELYS ROAD GOULBURN 2580Determined
  • Temporary building, structure or use; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support
    80 CHESTERTON STREET GOULBURN 2580Determined
  • Subdivision
    47 CLYDE STREET GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Subdivision
    1 THEATRE DRIVE GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    163 BOURKE STREET GOULBURN 2580Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Transport depot
    2 BUNGONIA ROAD GOULBURN 2580Additional Information Requested
  • Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School
    147 ADDISON STREET GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Signage; Business premises; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Carport; Hot water systems; Minor building alterations (internal); Rainwater tanks; Business identification sign
    51 BRADLEY STREET GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
  • Subdivision
    31 BROOKLANDS CIRCUIT GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    22 BELLEVUE STREET GOULBURN 2580Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space
    17 MITCHELL STREET GOULBURN 2580Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport
    31 MAYOR STREET GOULBURN 2580Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    4 ASTON MARTIN DRIVE GOULBURN 2580Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    17 PLATYPUS CIRCUIT GOULBURN 2580Determined

  • March 2026

  • Subdivision
    24 ROSSIVILLE ROAD GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    16 SNOWGUMS DRIVE GOULBURN 2580Determined
  • Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)
    14 BURROWS CLOSE GOULBURN 2580Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    3 GARROORIGANG ROAD GOULBURN 2580Withdrawn
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Supporting Development
    8 WATERLILY FAIRWAY GOULBURN 2580Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

178 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Steptrys Old WaresAntiques

    129 Auburn Street, Goulburn

  • ATM
  • Bendigo BankATM
  • WestpacATM
  • Bryants PiesBakery
  • Da lat Goulburn bakeryBakery
  • ANZBank
  • Commonwealth BankBank
  • IMBBank

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

27 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alexandria ParkPark
  • Ardgowan ParkPark
  • Belmore ParkPark
  • Bladwell ParkPark
  • Cathcart ParkPark
  • Copford ParkPark
  • Eastgrove ParkPark
  • Eldon ParkPark
  • Garfield ParkPark
  • Gerathy ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
17
Emergency department
On site
  • Atkinson & Stalker DentalAuburn Streetdentist
  • Australian Red Cross Blood Serviceblood_donation
  • Bourke Street Health ServiceBourke Streethospital
  • Bradfordville Medical Centerclinic
  • Ellesmere Medical CentreClifford Streetdoctor
  • Goldsmith Street SurgeryGoldsmith Streetdoctor
  • Goulburn Base Hospitalhospital
  • Goulburn Dentistdentist
  • Goulburn Denture ClinicAuburn Streetdentist
  • Goulburn Health HubRoss Streetdoctor

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

19 state heritage places

  • Alpine Lodge Hotel244-248 Sloane Street GoulburnSHR
  • CML BuildingClifford Street, GoulburnSHR
  • Connollys MillSloane Street, GoulburnSHR
  • Goulburn BreweryBungonia Road, GoulburnSHR
  • Goulburn Correctional Centre complexMaud Street (off), GoulburnSHR
  • Goulburn Court House and Residence4 Montague Street GoulburnSHR
  • Goulburn Jewish Cemetery and Cultural LandscapeLong Street, GoulburnSHR
  • Goulburn Post Office165 Auburn Street GoulburnSHR
  • Goulburn Pumping Station, Marsden Weir & Appleby Steam EngineWollondilly River, GoulburnSHR
  • Goulburn Railway Station, yard group and movable relicsMain Southern railway, GoulburnSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Goodstart Childcare Goulburnchildcare
  • Milestones Early LearningLagoon Streetchildcare
  • SDL Lady McKell Goulburnchildcare
  • childcareMount Streetchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
44
Parks (OSM)
37

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability Index

Desirability score
70.7/100 — Excellent
State standing
Top 4% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
173rd in Australia
State rank
70th in NSW
Peer rank
#3 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#7 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 2Fore Golf Studioamenities370 Auburn Street, Goulburngolf_course
  • ANZamenitiesbank
  • ARCOamenitiesfuel
  • ATMamenitiesatm
  • Albert Street (821B)amenitiesbus_stop
  • Aldiamenities9-13 Clinton Lanesupermarket
  • Amy's flower shopamenitiesflorist
  • Antiochian Ordthodox Villageamenitiesplace_of_worship
  • Atkinson & Stalker Dentalamenities209 Auburn Street, Goulburndentist
  • Auburn St after Clifford Stamenitiesbus_stop

Data sources & freshness

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