Gloucester Tops at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,608
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Gloucester Tops.
The postcode for Gloucester Tops is 2422 (NSW).
Gloucester Tops (2422) sits in the Walcha region of NSW.
Gloucester Tops has roughly 5,608 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Gloucester Tops 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gloucester Tops's population at 5,608, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
5,608
Median age
55
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$275/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$234/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5,608
Median age: 55
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gloucester Tops.
Local schools for Gloucester Tops
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Government School Catchment
Barrington Public School
Stratford Public School
Gloucester High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Gloucester Tops.
- What is the Gloucester Tops postcode?
- Gloucester Tops is in the 2422 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
- Where is Gloucester Tops?
- Gloucester Tops is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2422, in the Walcha region.
- What is the average rent in Gloucester Tops?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $275, for units it's $234.
- What schools are in Gloucester Tops?
- There are 8 schools serving Gloucester Tops on this page, including Barrington Public School, Stratford Public School, Gloucester High School.
- How walkable is Gloucester Tops?
- Gloucester Tops has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gloucester Tops?
- Gloucester Tops is close to Moppy, Invergordon, Rawdon Vale, Barrington Tops, Upper Allyn.
- What is the population of Gloucester Tops?
- The population of Gloucester Tops is approximately 5,608 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
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