Ulmarra, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Ulmarra NSW is 749 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ulmarra is $496 per week ($25,792 per year). Median rent in Ulmarra is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Ulmarra has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Ulmarra has a population density of 12 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ulmarra is England. The most common religion is No religion (34.3% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ulmarra is $1,105.

There were 27 recorded offences in Ulmarra in 2025-26, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (8 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Ulmarra Population

749 residents at the 2021 Census.

Ulmarra Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$496/wk

$25,792 per year

Ranked 8,219 of 14,663

Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

Ranked 5,884 of 14,663

Median Age

49years

11 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,105/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Ulmarra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (367) Female 51.2% (385)

Population Density

people per km²

749 people · 60.3 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,257

Family income/wk

Ulmarra Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Ulmarra Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Ulmarra, 63.8% are owned outright and 36.2% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

63.8%

Owned with mortgage

36.2%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England

Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Ulmarra Religion

No religion

34.3%

Anglican

22.6%

Catholic

19.1%

Presbyterian and Reformed

8.0%

Not stated

7.2%

Uniting Church

4.3%

Baptist

1.9%

Christian (other)

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Ulmarra Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

37.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Ulmarra Employment

Employed full-time

28.7% 165 people

Employed part-time

19.0% 109 people

Unemployed

4.3% 25 people

Not in labour force

48.0% 276 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Ulmarra Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

59.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.8%

Bachelor Degree

11.6%

Certificate I/II

3.9%

Postgraduate Degree

2.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Ulmarra Occupation

Community & Personal Service

19.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.3%

Clerical & Administrative

13.7%

Professionals

13.7%

Managers

13.1%

Sales Workers

8.9%

Labourers

8.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Ulmarra Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.9%

Society & Culture

19.0%

Engineering

12.7%

Health

10.8%

Architecture & Building

10.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.9%

Education

7.6%

Information Technology

4.4%

Agriculture & Environment

2.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

Ulmarra Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Ulmarra Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.1%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

6.9%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

6.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.9%

$4,000+/wk

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Ulmarra Marital Status

Married

46.5% 293

Separated

3.2% 20

Divorced

11.4% 72

Widowed

9.2% 58

Never married

29.7% 187

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Ulmarra Ancestry

English

47.3%

Australian

45.7%

Irish

10.3%

Scottish

8.8%

Australian Aboriginal

6.7%

German

3.2%

Italian

1.1%

Filipino

0.8%

Chinese

0.7%

French

0.7%

Indian

0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Ulmarra School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.6%

Secondary — Government

20.9%

Vocational Education

12.2%

Secondary — Catholic

10.1%

Pre-school

9.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.9%

Primary — Catholic

2.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Ulmarra Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

11.1%

No need for assistance

88.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Ulmarra Volunteering

Volunteer

13.1% 78

Not a volunteer

86.9% 517

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Ulmarra Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.1%

$450-$599/mo

5.8%

$600-$799/mo

13.0%

$800-$999/mo

17.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

31.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Ulmarra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.7%

Did not go to work

10.2%

Walked only

4.5%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

Truck

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Ulmarra Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.4%

1 vehicle

33.9%

2 vehicles

37.5%

3 vehicles

17.0%

4+ vehicles

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Ulmarra Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.6%

2 bedrooms

17.3%

3 bedrooms

52.5%

4 bedrooms

21.9%

5 bedrooms

3.6%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Ulmarra Population Mobility

11.0%

moved in the last year

33.2%

moved in the last 5 years

8.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

50.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Ulmarra Indigenous Population

7.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Ulmarra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

109

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Asthma

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Ulmarra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.7%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

6.9%

$300-$399/wk

7.6%

$400-$499/wk

10.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

17.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Ulmarra Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.1%

Couple — children under 15

32.2%

Couple — no children under 15

10.9%

One parent — children under 15

9.7%

One parent — no children under 15

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Ulmarra Military Service

Previously served

4.0% 24

Never served

96.0% 572

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Ulmarra Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 86

Did not provide

85.5% 509

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Ulmarra Children Ever Born

No children

23.9%

1 child

6.6%

2 children

29.0%

3 children

27.6%

4 children

11.4%

5+ children

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

Ulmarra When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

2016

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Ulmarra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

16.4%

5–14 hours

27.7%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

11.9%

Did not do domestic work

30.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Ulmarra Household Size

1 person

26.7%

2 persons

46.2%

3 persons

8.6%

4 persons

9.6%

5 persons

3.8%

6+ persons

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Ulmarra Where Residents Moved From

Same address

624

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Ulmarra Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

62.3%

Step family — no other children

21.3%

Blended family — no other children

16.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Ulmarra Crime Statistics

27 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Drug Offences

Weapons

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Total offences by year

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Ulmarra Schools

schools nearby

government

971

avg ICSEA score

total students

Ulmarra Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 72 students

971

ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Ulmarra Rent Prices & Affordability

26% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $984/wk

Median rent $260/wk

Rent to income 26.4%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Ulmarra against your income

Your weekly income

About $4,264 a month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $724/wk

Rent share 26.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Peak Hill (NSW)

Income: $503/wk Rent: $185/wk $75/wk less rent

Werris Creek

Income: $498/wk Rent: $220/wk $40/wk less rent

Coolah

Income: $595/wk Rent: $170/wk $90/wk less rent

Mathoura

Income: $546/wk Rent: $180/wk $80/wk less rent

Dunedoo

Income: $585/wk Rent: $200/wk $60/wk less rent

Henty (NSW)

Income: $573/wk Rent: $200/wk $60/wk less rent

Warialda

Income: $515/wk Rent: $230/wk $30/wk less rent

Kandos

Income: $457/wk Rent: $220/wk $40/wk less rent

Ulmarra vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Ulmarra is $496 a week, 35% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 2,034th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $260 a week, $125 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 26.4% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 49, 6 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Ulmarra	Typical NSW	Typical Australia
Personal income	$496/wk	$765/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$984/wk	$1,704/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$260/wk	$385/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,105/mo	$1,965/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	49	43	42
Rent share of household income	26.4%	22.6%	20.3%

Suburbs near Ulmarra

The closest suburb to Ulmarra is Cowper, 7.7 km away.

Cowper

7.7 km away · income $677/wk · rent $300/wk

Junction Hill

11.4 km away · income $668/wk · rent $350/wk

Grafton

12.2 km away · income $641/wk · rent $300/wk

South Grafton

14.7 km away · income $526/wk · rent $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ulmarra

What is the population of Ulmarra NSW?

The population of Ulmarra NSW is 749 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12 people per km².Ulmarra is ranked #4,393 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ulmarra?

The median personal income in Ulmarra NSW is $496 per week, or $25,792 per year.The median household income is $984 per week.Family income is $1,257 per week.Ulmarra is ranked #8,219 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ulmarra?

Median rent in Ulmarra NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 26.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Ulmarra ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ulmarra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ulmarra NSW is $1,105. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ulmarra?

The median age in Ulmarra NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ulmarra a good suburb to live in?

Ulmarra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 749.The median income is $496/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk).Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14022. All dollar figures in AUD.