Ulmarra NSW

Postcode 2462 · Clarence Valley LGA

Ulmarra is a small community in New South Wales within the Clarence Valley local government area (postcode 2462). With a population of 749, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $51K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Ulmarra is $530,000, having grown strongly 6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $360,000. The current median weekly rent is $510. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,105.

Ulmarra is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 971, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 50 bus stops. The crime rate in the Clarence Valley LGA is moderate at 4,981 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Ulmarra offers a gross rental yield of 5.0%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($530K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +6.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.0% High Yield
Price vs State$530K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability10.4x Stretched
Price Momentum+6.0% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$530K
6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$360K
0% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$260
POPULATION
749
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$984
Personal Income /wk$496
Mortgage /mth$1,105
CRIME (Clarence Valley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,981
Total Incidents2,791
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops50
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA971
Total Students72
Government1
Ulmarra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 971
Data: 2026