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Goulburn, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Goulburn is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 24,565. Elevation: 2,106 ft (642 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
24,565 Population 16/sq mi density
2,106 ft Elevation 642 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$25,249 Median Income
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Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,249 median income, 4.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population24,565
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density16/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$25,249
Per Capita$25,249
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

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Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership64.9%
Housing Units9,826

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Population24,565
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Coordinates-34.7516°, 149.7209°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (684 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$25,249
Median Age40.0 years

About Goulburn

Goulburn is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 24,565. The city sits at an elevation of 2,106 feet (642 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Goulburn has a population of 24,565 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 1,563.1 square miles. The median age is 40.0 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

24,565
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
40.0yrs
Median Age
3% above Australia avg
1,563.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Goulburn vs Australia Average

The median household income in Goulburn is $25,249, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,249 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $486, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,334 business establishments.

Income: Goulburn vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,249
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,249
Avg Weekly Wage$486

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)2,334

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Goulburn is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 64.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 9,826 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.9%
Owner-Occupied64.9%
Renter-Occupied35.1%
Housing Units9,826

Property Tax

Climate in Goulburn

Goulburn has an average annual temperature of 13.1°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (21°C), the coldest is Jul (6°C). Average annual precipitation is 570 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 13.1° / 28.9° 48.5
Feb 19.7°C / 67°F 12.9° / 26.5° 62.3
Mar 17°C / 63°F 10.1° / 23.9° 51.6
Apr 13.3°C / 56°F 6.3° / 20.3° 32.6
May 9°C / 48°F 2.1° / 15.9° 27.7
Jun 7.1°C / 45°F 1.7° / 12.5° 59.4
Jul 6°C / 43°F 0.1° / 11.8° 31.7
Aug 7°C / 45°F 0.7° / 13.4° 48.4
Sep 9.8°C / 50°F 2.9° / 16.8° 39.9
Oct 12.9°C / 55°F 5.5° / 20.3° 52.7
Nov 16°C / 61°F 8.5° / 23.5° 56.4
Dec 18.6°C / 65°F 11.1° / 26.1° 58.4
Goulburn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,106 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below Australia avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,106 ft (642 m)
Area1,563.1 sq mi (4,048.4 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-34.7516°N, 149.7209°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 86 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 105 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 109 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 115 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 119 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 120 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 120 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 50 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 111 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 73 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 115 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 72 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 130 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 131 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 53 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 59 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 100 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 72 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 109 km
Jan 2, 2005 35 km W of Duffy, Australia M2.9 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in Wettest
February 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in
July 37°F (3°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
August 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in

Goulburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 37°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (1.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Goulburn

Institution Type Founded Website
College of Transformation Education and Training CTET College — —
Goulburn TAFE College — Visit →
Holy Cross Seminary College — —
NSW Police Academy University — Visit →
NSW Police Driving School College — —

Schools in Goulburn

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Goulburn High School — — — —
Tambelin Independent School — — — —
St Joseph's Primary School — — — —
OneSchool Global Goulburn Campus — — — —
Bradfordville Public School — — — —
Mulwaree High School — — — —
Goulburn North Public School — — — —
The Crescent School — — — —
Goulburn Public School — — — —
Wollondilly Public School — — — —
Goulburn South Public School — — — —
Tirranna Public School — — — —
Goulburn East Public School — — — —
Goulburn West Public School — — — —
Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School — — — —
Trinity Catholic College — — — —
Wollondilly Public School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Goulburn

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Goulburn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Goulburn Historic Waterworks Museum
Goulburn Rail Heritage Centre

Libraries in Goulburn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Goulburn Regional Library0.0

Hotels in Goulburn

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Astor Hotel
Best Western
Empire Hotel
Mercure Goulburn

Restaurants in Goulburn

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bistro 1850
Blue Plate
Edge Bar & Restaurant
Emperor Asian Restaurant
Fireside Inn
Golden Star Chinese Restaurant
Golden Tandoori Oven
Goulburn Chinese
Goulburn Seafood Restaurant
Home 98 Thai Restaurant
La Casa
Mr Chef Indian Cuisine
NOI Goulburn
Ravi's Curry in a Hurry
Saigon Seasons
Tambayan Grill
The Camellia Chinese Restaurant
The Lotus Chinese Restaurant

Cafes in Goulburn

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe5911
Oliver's
Paragon Cafe
Petit Cafe
The Corner
The Pavillion Cafe
The Roses Cafe & Catering Co.
Valerie's Sunroom

Cinemas in Goulburn

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lilac City Cinema

Theatres in Goulburn

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lieder Theatre

Clinics in Goulburn

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bradfordville Medical Center

Dentists in Goulburn

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atkinson & Stalker Dental
Goulburn Dentist
Goulburn Denture Clinic
Goulburn Smiles Family Dental

Veterinaries in Goulburn

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goulburn Veterinary Clinic

Train Stations in Goulburn

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goulburn Station

Gas Stations in Goulburn

13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
Ampol 24Hr Card
ARCO
AU #440937703
BP
Caltex
EG Australia
EG Australia
Goulburn Gateway Service Station
Metro
Metro petroleum
Shell
Shell

Banks in Goulburn

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
IMB
NAB
St.George
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Goulburn

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goulburn Square

Gyms in Goulburn

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plus Fitness

Golf Courses in Goulburn

3 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2Fore Golf Studio
Goulburn Golf Club
Tully Park Golf Course

Airports Near Goulburn

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canberra AirportCBRMedium Airport
Goulburn AirportGULMedium Airport
2nd Crookwell Airfield—Small Airport
Bakblok Airport—Small Airport
Binda—Small Airport
Bowral Private Airfield—Small Airport
Braidwood Airport—Small Airport
Bullio Airport—Small Airport
Collector Airport—Small Airport
Crookwell Airport—Small Airport
Currandooley Airport—Small Airport
Gundaroo Airport—Small Airport
Hall Airport—Small Airport
Marulan (Tangryang) Airstrip—Small Airport
Southern tablelands gliding club—Small Airport
Taralga Grathawa Airport—Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield—Small Airport

Post Offices in Goulburn

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Goulburn LPO
North Goulburn LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Goulburn

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Antiochian Ordthodox Village
Craig's Hill Chapel
Goulburn Baptist Church
Goulburn Bible Church
Goulburn Seventh Day Adventist Church
Goulburn Uniting Church
Our Lady of Fatima Church
Saints Peter and Paul's Cathedral
Salvation Army Church
St Andrew's Goulburn Presbyterian Church
St Nicholas Anglican church
St Saviour's Cathedral

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Goulburn

What is the population of Goulburn?

Goulburn has a population of 24,565 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 1,563.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.0 years.

Is Goulburn expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,249, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Goulburn?

Goulburn has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.

How is the job market in Goulburn?

Goulburn has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $486. There are 2,334 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Goulburn?

The median home value in Goulburn is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 64.9%.

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