Gum Scrub at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
121
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Gum Scrub.
The postcode for Gum Scrub is 2441 (NSW).
Gum Scrub (2441) sits in the Nambucca Valley region of NSW.
Gum Scrub has roughly 121 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Gum Scrub 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gum Scrub's population at 121, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
121
Median age
44
Family households
83%
Lone person
20%
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)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
121
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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 Gum Scrub.
Local schools for Gum Scrub
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Government School Catchment
Rollands Plains Upper Public School
Telegraph Point Public School
Beechwood Public School
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Frequently asked
About Gum Scrub.
- What is the Gum Scrub postcode?
- Gum Scrub is in the 2441 postcode, in NSW, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- Where is Gum Scrub?
- Gum Scrub is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2441, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Gum Scrub?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Gum Scrub?
- There are 5 schools serving Gum Scrub on this page, including Rollands Plains Upper Public School, Telegraph Point Public School, Beechwood Public School.
- How walkable is Gum Scrub?
- Gum Scrub has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gum Scrub?
- Gum Scrub is close to Ballengarra, Rollands Plains, Upper Rollands Plains, Marlo Merrican, Marlo Merrican.
- What is the population of Gum Scrub?
- The population of Gum Scrub is approximately 121 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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