Goulburn at a glance
Median house
$625,000
+4.1% year on year
Median unit
$565,000
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
86
Very walkable
Population
24.0k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Goulburn.
The postcode for Goulburn is 2580 (NSW).
The median house price in Goulburn is $625,000.
Goulburn (2580) sits in the Wingecarribee region of NSW. The median house here is $625,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +4.1% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
Goulburn has roughly 23,963 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Goulburn scores 86/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Goulburn's population at 23,963, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
23,963
Median age
40
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $625,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $565,000, roughly 10% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+4.1%). Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $125,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Goulburn on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter. Twelve-month growth is +4.1%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$625,000
+4.1% over the past year. Median unit price $565,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$625,000
+4.1% annual growth
$565,000
42
Average days to sell
23,963
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.66% (median rent $320/wk against a $625,000 price tag). Units yield 2.95% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.66%
Based on $625,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.95%
Based on $565,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+4.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +4.1%/yr
2021
$511K
5-year change
+22%
2026
$625K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2,554
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.
86
0
90
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Goulburn.
Local schools for Goulburn
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Government School Catchment
Goulburn North Public School
Goulburn Public School
Goulburn High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Goulburn.
- What is the median house price in Goulburn?
- The median house price in Goulburn, NSW 2580 is $625,000. The median unit price is $565,000. Annual growth is +4.1%.
- What is the Goulburn postcode?
- Goulburn is in the 2580 postcode, in NSW, in the Wingecarribee region.
- Where is Goulburn?
- Goulburn is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2580, in the Wingecarribee region.
- What is the average rent in Goulburn?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Goulburn?
- There are 15 schools serving Goulburn on this page, including Tambelin Independent School, St Joseph's Primary School, Goulburn North Public School.
- How walkable is Goulburn?
- Goulburn has a Walk Score of 86 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 90.
- What suburbs are near Goulburn?
- Goulburn is close to Goulburn North, Goulburn Dc, Six Mile Flat, Run O Waters, Brisbane Grove.
- What is the population of Goulburn?
- The population of Goulburn is approximately 23,963 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
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