NSW · Goulburn Mulwaree Council
Goulburn, NSW, 2580
Desirability index
91.1/100
How this score is calculated#76 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Goulburn is a mid-sized suburb in the Goulburn Mulwaree area, home to around 23,963 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 2,808 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+2%), roughly 117.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $500 (flats $390, houses $525), 16 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 3 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
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
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.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 2,808
- Against the person
- 695
- Against property
- 932
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 117.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 34 residents
- State safety percentile
- 10.4th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +1.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions290
- Domestic Violence Related Assault160
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment230
- Malicious Damage To Property237
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault183
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
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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'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'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· 82 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 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 containers2 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 space40 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 Accommodation163 BOURKE STREET GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool48 QUIBERON WAY GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
- Subdivision1 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 Development19 RIFLE RANGE ROAD GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses42 RUBY STREET GOULBURN 2580Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure30 FAITHFULL STREET GOULBURN 2580Additional Information Requested
- Industrial development; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; General industry49 KNOX STREET GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support33 HOSKINS STREET GOULBURN 2580Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space13 CRESSY STREET GOULBURN 2580Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises120-122 HUME STREET GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences53 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 pool13 ANEMBO CLOSE GOULBURN 2580Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 OXLEY CRESCENT GOULBURN 2580Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32B Church Street, Goulburn, NSW 2580Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure32C 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; Letterboxes5 SNOWGUMS DRIVE GOULBURN 2580Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Semi-detached dwelling; Residential Accommodation4 BLAKELYS ROAD GOULBURN 2580Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support80 CHESTERTON STREET GOULBURN 2580Determined
- Subdivision47 CLYDE STREET GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
April 2026
- Subdivision1 THEATRE DRIVE GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space163 BOURKE STREET GOULBURN 2580Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Transport depot2 BUNGONIA ROAD GOULBURN 2580Additional Information Requested
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School147 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 sign51 BRADLEY STREET GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
- Subdivision31 BROOKLANDS CIRCUIT GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation22 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 space17 MITCHELL STREET GOULBURN 2580Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport31 MAYOR STREET GOULBURN 2580Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation4 ASTON MARTIN DRIVE GOULBURN 2580Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation17 PLATYPUS CIRCUIT GOULBURN 2580Determined
March 2026
- Subdivision24 ROSSIVILLE ROAD GOULBURN 2580Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation16 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 Development3 GARROORIGANG ROAD GOULBURN 2580Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Supporting Development8 WATERLILY FAIRWAY GOULBURN 2580Determined
2025· 178 proposals
178 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 165 proposals
165 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 226 proposals
226 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 320 proposals
320 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 334 proposals
334 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
171 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).
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
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
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
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
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.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
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
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.
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.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 91.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #76 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Acc To FTB Stransport
- FTB N To P1transport
- FTB N To P2/3transport
- FTB S Stn Forecourttransport
- Goulburn Stationtransport
- Goodstart Childcare Goulburnchildcarechildcare
- Milestones Early LearningchildcareLagoon Streetchildcare
- SDL Lady McKell Goulburnchildcarechildcare
- childcarechildcareMount Streetchildcare
- Alpine Lodge Hotelheritage244-248 Sloane Street GoulburnSHR
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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