Gulmarrad, New South Wales

Gulmarrad is a locality contiguous to the town of Maclean, New, South, Wales in northern New South Wales Australia. Classed as rural residential, residents enjoy acreage living. Brooms Head Road passes through the middle of the community.

Gulmarrad
New South Wales
Gulmarrad is located in New South Wales
Gulmarrad
Gulmarrad
Coordinates29°29′S 153°14′E / 29.483°S 153.233°E / -29.483; 153.233
Population1,950 (2021 census)[citation needed]
Established1830s
Postcode(s)2463
LGA(s)Clarence Valley Council
State electorate(s)Clarence
Federal division(s)Page
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
38.0 °C
100 °F
-5.0 °C
23 °F
1,463.7 mm
57.6 in

Gulmarrad is located within the Clarence Valley local government area. In the 2021 census, its population is listed as 1,950.[1].

Gulmarrad has a Jehovah's Witness meeting place on The Selection (Causley Farm Estate).

There are no retail shopping facilities at Gulmarrad. The closest shop, a small general store, bottle shop and service station is located at nearby Townsend. The local Post Office and full retail facilities are available at Maclean five kilometers away which shares the same 2463 postcode.

Gulmarrad Rural Fire Service is headquartered on Brooms Head Road adjacent to Sheehans Lane.

Roads

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The main road through the community is the Brooms Head Road. The main residential thoroughfares being Sheehans Lane, McIntyres lane, Major Mitchell Dr, Rosella Rd, Colonial Dr and Rosella Rd.

Schools

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It has a highly regarded public school Gulmarrad Public School. Established 1891. The main High School for the district is Maclean High School. Maclean High School Busways Bus List.

Housing

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Gulmarrad average building block size is over one acre with prices starting at ~ A$450,000. Gulmarrad has several housing estates such as Stockman's Rest, McIntyre's Ridge, Causley Farm, Whispering Pines,Tanedra Estate and Cameron Hill. Lincoln Place a community for the over 55's located on Sheehans Lane is currently being developed.

Public Transport

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Gulmarrad has no public transport apart from school buses. Bus services to Yamba, Iluka and Grafton stop at Maclean. The nearest Rail Station is Grafton Station a 40 minute drive away.

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References

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  1. ^ "About NSW: Gulmarrad". Archived from the original on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2010.