Goolma at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
95
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Goolma.
The postcode for Goolma is 2852 (NSW).
Goolma (2852) sits in the Warrumbungle region of NSW.
Goolma has roughly 95 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Goolma 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 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 414mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Dubbo Airport AWS station, 25.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Goolma's population at 95, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (106% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
95
Median age
54
Family households
73%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
106%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
95
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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 Goolma.
Local schools for Goolma
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Government School Catchment
Goolma Public School
Red Hill Environmental Education Centre
Gulgong Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
414 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Goolma.
- What is the Goolma postcode?
- Goolma is in the 2852 postcode, in NSW, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- Where is Goolma?
- Goolma is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2852, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Goolma?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Goolma?
- There are 12 schools serving Goolma on this page, including Goolma Public School, All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong, Red Hill Environmental Education Centre.
- How walkable is Goolma?
- Goolma has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Goolma?
- Goolma is close to Twelve Mile, Mebul, Two Mile Flat, Spicers Creek, Guntawang.
- What is the population of Goolma?
- The population of Goolma is approximately 95 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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