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Good Hope

NSW 2582 • New South Wales

159
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
142.29 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Good Hope

Good Hope is a small rural locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated within the Yass Valley Shire. It lies south-west of Yass on the northern shore of Lake Burrinjuck, where the Murrumbidgee River meets the Yass River. With a population of around 159 residents spread across 142 square kilometres of pastoral land, Good Hope is one of the more sparsely settled localities in the region. The area is characterised by sweeping grazing land, rocky hills, and the scenic backdrop of Lake Burrinjuck.

Life in Good Hope centres on agriculture and the natural amenity of the surrounding landscape, including the popular Lake Burrinjuck recreational precinct which draws fishing, boating, and camping enthusiasts. The nearby town of Yass provides residents with access to schools, supermarkets, health services, and the Barton Highway connection to Canberra. Good Hope appeals to farming families, rural lifestyle seekers, and those who appreciate the peace of the NSW Southern Tablelands. The locality's proximity to both Yass and Canberra (approximately 80 kilometres) makes it viable for those willing to commute.

Good Hope falls under postcode 2582 and is governed by the Yass Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Goulburn electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2582
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Yass Valley
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Goulburn
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.86°, 148.80°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
142.29 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2582

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2582, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$55,921
Median 2023–24
$68,639
▲ 22.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$84,910

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2582; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Canberra CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
No rail service; Yass (approx. 30 km) has coach connections via NSW TrainLink
By Car (Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50 min – 1 hr

🛣️ Car essential; Barton Highway via Yass provides the primary route to Canberra

Walkability Car-Dependent

Sparsely settled rural locality with no public transport; private vehicle required for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
159
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Yass Valley Local Government Area, which contains Good Hope. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
62.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
96.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
164.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
73.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Yass Valley →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Good Hope NSW located? +

Good Hope is a rural locality in the Yass Valley Shire in the NSW Southern Tablelands, located south-west of Yass on the northern shore of Lake Burrinjuck, approximately 80 km from Canberra.

What is the population of Good Hope NSW? +

The 2021 Census recorded approximately 159 people living in Good Hope across its large 142 km² rural area.

What is Lake Burrinjuck near Good Hope? +

Lake Burrinjuck is a popular recreation reserve near Good Hope, offering fishing, boating, camping, and water sports. It is formed by the Burrinjuck Dam on the Murrumbidgee River.

Is Good Hope a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Good Hope is part of the Yass Valley LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Good Hope? +

Good Hope had a population of 159 at the 2021 Census.