New South Wales location profile
Gulmarrad NSW 2463
Gulmarrad is a semi-rural suburb in the Clarence Valley, offering acreage living, a quiet community feel, and easy access to beaches and national parks. It appeals to families, retirees, and tree-changers seeking space while being close to services in Maclean and Yamba.
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Why families consider Gulmarrad
Predominantly owner-occupied acreage properties with a family-oriented and semi-rural lifestyle; residents often commute to nearby Maclean, Yamba, and Grafton for work, schools, and services. Demographics skew to families, trades, and retirees, with a strong outdoor and coastal-recreation focus.
Amenities & services
- Maclean Shopping Precinct (Woolworths, IGA, specialty shops)
- Yamba Fair (Coles and specialty retailers)
- Maclean District Hospital (acute and emergency services)
- GP and allied health clinics in Maclean and Yamba
- Cafes, pubs and restaurants in Maclean, Yamba and Brooms Head
- Maclean Library (River Street, Maclean)
- Yamba Library (Wooli Street, Yamba)
Transport & connectivity
- No local train station; nearest rail at Grafton Station (South Grafton)
- Regional bus services linking Maclean–Yamba–Grafton
- Pacific Motorway/A1 via Harwood/Maclean interchange
- Brooms Head Road and local rural roads (e.g., McIntyres Lane, Sheehans Lane)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Yuraygir National Park beaches, walking tracks and camping (Brooms Head)
- Clarence River boating, fishing and kayaking
- Maclean Showground and sporting fields
- Yamba Bowling & Recreation Club and Yamba Golf & Country Club
- Yuraygir National Park
- Brooms Head Headland Reserve
- Maclean Lookout Reserve
- Clarence River foreshore parks
- Everlasting Swamp National Park
Education context
Childcare available in nearby Townsend, Maclean and Yamba with long day care, preschool and OSHC options; vacancies can be limited in peak periods, so early enquiries are recommended.
- Southern Cross University – Lismore campus (Lismore)
- Southern Cross University – Coffs Harbour campus (Hogbin Drive, Coffs Harbour)
- University of New England – Coffs Harbour campus (Coffs Harbour Education Campus)