Richmond Valley Council
Bookram
Bookram at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31.1k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Bookram.
Bookram (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
Bookram has roughly 31,079 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bookram scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bookram's population at 31,079, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
31,079
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31,079
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bookram.
Local schools for Bookram
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Government School Catchment
Tucabia Public School
Wooli Public School
Ulmarra Public School
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Frequently asked
About Bookram.
- What is the Bookram postcode?
- Bookram is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bookram?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Bookram?
- There are 20 schools serving Bookram on this page, including Tucabia Public School, Wooli Public School, Ulmarra Public School.
- How walkable is Bookram?
- Bookram has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bookram?
- Bookram is close to Sandon, The Sandon, Minnie Water, Lake Hiawatha, Pillar Valley.
- What is the population of Bookram?
- Bookram has approximately 31,079 residents. The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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