Garema at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
84
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Garema.
The postcode for Garema is 2871 (NSW).
Garema (2871) sits in the Weddin region of NSW.
Garema has roughly 84 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Garema 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Garema's population at 84, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
84
Median age
50
Family households
70%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$75/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
84
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
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
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Education
Schools in Garema.
Local schools for Garema
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Government School Catchment
Forbes Public School
Forbes North Public School
Forbes High School
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Frequently asked
About Garema.
- What is the Garema postcode?
- Garema is in the 2871 postcode, in NSW, in the Weddin Shire Council region.
- Where is Garema?
- Garema is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2871, in the Weddin Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Garema?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $75.
- What schools are in Garema?
- There are 9 schools serving Garema on this page, including Red Bend Catholic College, Forbes Public School, St Laurence's Parish School.
- How walkable is Garema?
- Garema has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Garema?
- Garema is close to Ooma, Pinnacle, Wirrinya, Bundaburrah, Pullabooka.
- What is the population of Garema?
- The population of Garema is approximately 84 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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