Goolma NSW

Postcode 2852 · Mid-Western Regional LGA

Goolma is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Western Regional local government area (postcode 2852). With a population of 95, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 54. Households earn a median income of $67K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Goolma is $738,000, having surged 22% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,473.

Goolma is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 928, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mid-Western Regional LGA is below average at 3,221 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Goolma offers a gross rental yield of 3.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($738K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 11.0x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +22.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$738K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability11.0x Stretched
Price Momentum+22.0% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education5/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$738K
22% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
95
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age54
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,291
Personal Income /wk$514
Mortgage /mth$1,473
CRIME (Mid-Western Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,221
Total Incidents835
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA928
Total Students2
Government1
Goolma Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 928
Data: 2025