Uralla (NSW)

Uralla is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Uralla (NSW) is around 2,859, reflecting an increase of 131 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 4.8% rise from the previous count of 2,728 people. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 2,697 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, along with an additional 25 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 14.8 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's growth rate of 4.8% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area at 3.1%, positioning Uralla as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving the primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Looking ahead, population projections indicate a growth just below the median of regional areas nationally. By 2041, the suburb's population is expected to expand by 256 persons, reflecting an increase of 3.3% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Uralla is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Uralla indicates an average of around 6 new dwelling approvals per year over the past 5 financial years, totalling approximately 33 homes. As of FY26, 0 approvals have been recorded. The population has fallen during this period, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a well-balanced market with good buyer choice. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $265,000, which is under regional levels, suggesting more accessible housing choices for buyers.

This year, $462,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Rest of NSW, Uralla shows approximately 59% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 33rd percentile of areas assessed nationally, indicating relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This activity is also under the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent building activity consists entirely of detached dwellings, preserving Uralla's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 501 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 94 residents by 2041, with current development rates expected to comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Uralla has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified two projects likely to impact the region. Notable projects include Deeargee Solar And Battery Project, New England Solar Farm, Social Housing Development Initiative - Armidale, and Armidale Regional Local Housing Strategy, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

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While Uralla retains a healthy unemployment rate of 3.0%, recent employment declines have impacted its national performance ranking

Uralla has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 3.0% as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,325 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.9% lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Uralla is similar to Regional NSW's 61.3%.

According to Census responses, 20.9% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The dominant employment sectors among residents include education & training, health care & social assistance, and construction. Uralla shows strong specialization in education & training with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, but manufacturing has lower representation at 2.7% compared to Regional NSW's average of 5.8%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population comparison.

Between December 2024 and December 2025, Uralla's labour force decreased by 1.7%, with a 1.6% decline in employment, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 1.2% employment decline and a 0.8% labour force decline, with an increase of 0.4 percentage points in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Uralla. These projections indicate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Uralla's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Uralla is lower than average nationally. The median income is $39,399 and the average is $47,103. This contrasts with Regional NSW's figures of a median income of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Uralla would be approximately $42,890 (median) and $51,276 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Uralla all fall between the 10th and 15th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 28.0% of locals (800 people) earn between $1,500 - $2,999 annually, consistent with regional trends where 29.9% fall into this category. After housing expenses, 85.9% of income remains in Uralla, ranking at the 13th percentile nationally.

Uralla is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Uralla, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.0% houses and 7.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Uralla was 40.6%, similar to Regional NSW's figure. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (33.4%) or rented (26.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Uralla was $1,267, lower than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Uralla was recorded at $250, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Uralla's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Uralla features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 65.9% of all households, including 20.9% couples with children, 30.6% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 34.1%, with lone person households at 31.7% and group households making up 2.4%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Uralla fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 19.4%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 28.8%. Educational participation is high, with 28.0% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.8% in primary, 8.2% in secondary, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Uralla has 102 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 15 routes that collectively provide 284 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest stop is 179 meters. In this predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 92%. Walking accounts for 5% of journeys. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 20.9% of residents work from home, which may be partly due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 40 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately two weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

Health performance in Uralla is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Uralla faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~1,304 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (12.1%) and mental health issues (10.3%). Conversely, 58.8% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age population health is notably challenging with high chronic condition rates. The area has 24.2% of residents aged 65 and over (691 people), with senior health outcomes presenting additional challenges that rank higher than the general population nationally.

The latest Census data sees Uralla placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Uralla had a cultural diversity level below average, with 92.9% of its population born in Australia and 93.8% being citizens. English was the language spoken at home by 97.4%. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 58.6%, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

The top three ancestry groups were English (31.2%), Australian (29.9%), and Irish (10.0%). Notably, Australian Aboriginal people were overrepresented at 9.2% in Uralla, compared to 4.6% regionally. Russian and German ancestry also had higher representation than the regional average, at 0.5% and 4.0%, respectively.

Uralla hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Uralla's median age is 46, slightly higher than Regional NSW's figure of 43 and significantly greater than Australia's national norm of 38. The 65-74 age group comprises 14.4% of Uralla's population, compared to Regional NSW, while the 15-24 cohort makes up 9.5%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 0-4 age group has increased from 5.5% to 6.3%, and the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 15.2% to 14.4%. By 2041, Uralla's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 35-44 group is projected to grow by 9% (28 people), reaching 352 from 323. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 55-64 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.