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Ulmarra, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Ulmarra is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 781. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
781 Population 3/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
30.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$16,765 Median Income
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$16,765 median income, 8.6% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population781
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density3/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$16,765
Per Capita$16,765
Unemployment8.6%

Housing

D
Home Value$146,400
Rent$732
Ownership72.4%
Housing Units312

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain30.6 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population781
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-29.6329°, 153.0308°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation30.6 inches (777 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,765
Median Age49.0 years

About Ulmarra

Ulmarra is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 781. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Ulmarra has a population of 781 with a density of 3 people per square mile, spread across 276.7 square miles. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

781
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above Australia avg
276.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Ulmarra vs Australia Average

The median household income in Ulmarra is $16,765, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,765 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $322, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 74 business establishments.

Income: Ulmarra vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,765
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,765
Avg Weekly Wage$322

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)74

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Ulmarra is $146,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 72.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 312 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,400
48% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$732
37% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.4%
Owner-Occupied72.4%
Renter-Occupied27.6%
Housing Units312

Property Tax

Climate in Ulmarra

Ulmarra has an average annual temperature of 20.1°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.2°C), the coldest is Jul (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1027 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.6° 151.8
Feb 25°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.2° 149.6
Mar 23.4°C / 74°F 18.3° / 28.4° 136.9
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26° 68.6
May 17.4°C / 63°F 11.3° / 23.4° 49.6
Jun 15°C / 59°F 9.1° / 20.8° 75.3
Jul 14.2°C / 58°F 7.4° / 20.9° 19.3
Aug 15.2°C / 59°F 7.8° / 22.7° 38.5
Sep 18.4°C / 65°F 11.4° / 25.3° 33.6
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 14.1° / 27.3° 88.2
Nov 22.9°C / 73°F 16.6° / 29.2° 69.7
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 18.4° / 29.4° 146.3
Ulmarra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 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 30.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Australia avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area276.7 sq mi (716.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-29.6329°N, 153.0308°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"
20% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.30"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
February 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
March 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
April 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in Coldest
August 58°F (15°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
October 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in

Ulmarra has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 57°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (1.3").

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Schools in Ulmarra

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ulmarra Public School
Cowper Public School
Tucabia Public School
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Radio Stations near Ulmarra

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fresh 92.7 community radio, music AAC 64 kbps
TLC FM The Lower Clarence Valley Yamba NSW Australia community radio, nsw AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Ulmarra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alumny Creek Public School Museum
Lanbruk's Gunyah
Lawrence Museum
Maclean Stone Cottage & Bicentennial Museum
Schaeffer House Museum
Squatters Rest Private Museum Image Squatters Rest

Libraries in Ulmarra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Grafton Regional Library0.0
Maclean Library0.0

Cafes in Ulmarra

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clarence Cafe
Mulberry Court Seafood Cafe

Gas Stations in Ulmarra

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #3231098136
Riverview Service Station

Airports Near Ulmarra

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clarence Valley Regional AirportGFNMedium Airport
Coffs Harbour AirportCFSMedium Airport
Bald Hills AirportSmall Airport
Baryulgil AirstripSmall Airport
Evans Head AerodromeEVHSmall Airport
Palmers Island/Yamba AirportSmall Airport
South Grafton AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ulmarra

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tucabia Post Office
Ulmarra Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ulmarra

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mary Immaculate Church

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 Ulmarra

What is the population of Ulmarra?

Ulmarra has a population of 781 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 276.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 49.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Ulmarra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,765, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Ulmarra?

Ulmarra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.6 inches.

How is the job market in Ulmarra?

The job market in Ulmarra faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $322. There are 74 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Ulmarra?

The median home value in Ulmarra is $146,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. The homeownership rate is 72.4%.

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