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SA2 boundaries are defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and are designed to represent communities for statistical reporting (e.g., census and ERP).
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb/locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Gundagai is $520k, with units at $316k. House values have moved 8.7% a year compounded over five years.
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Gundagai has an estimated 3,717 residents. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to calculations by AreaSearch, the population of Gundagai stands at approximately 3,717 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 2 people (0.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 3,715 residents. This marginal growth is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 3,715 alongside 9 validated new addresses identified after the Census. The resulting population density is 1.6 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious environment for residents. The 0.1% expansion rate of Gundagai since the Census lags the broader SA4 region (2.2%) by 2.1 percentage points, indicating competitive local dynamics.
Net population gains were heavily supported by international migration, which accounted for roughly 87.0% of the overall increase during recent timeframes. AreaSearch incorporates projections created by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 sectors, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the anchor year. For any SA2 localities missing from this dataset, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 using 2021 as the base year are substituted. Age-specific growth patterns derived from these sources are projected forward for all sectors from 2032 to 2041. Based on these anticipated demographic trends, the total population is projected to contract, with a reduction of 270 persons by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, certain cohorts are set to expand, particularly the 75 to 84 age bracket, which is expected to grow by 40 people. Refer to the age breakdown section for further specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
71 new dwellings have been approved in Gundagai over the past five years, an average of 14 a year. That is 3.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 6, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Approximately 14 residential building approvals are granted annually in Gundagai, with 71 dwellings approved over the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, and 6 registered during FY-26 so far. With an average of only 0.2 new residents per approved home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), housing supply is comfortably meeting or exceeding local demand, which offers buyers more choices while underpinning the potential for population increases that outpace current projections, with new homes showing an average estimated construction cost of $386,000. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $17.7 million have been logged during the current financial year, demonstrating consistent commercial investment.
Gundagai registers approximately 75% of the per capita construction volume seen in the Rest of NSW, placing it in the 20th percentile of all examined locations nationwide, which points to restricted options for buyers and strengthens demand for pre-existing houses. Additionally, recent construction approvals consist entirely of detached houses, maintaining the low density character of the area with a focus on single family dwellings that appeal to buyers seeking space. The ratio of 1164 people in the locality for each residential approval highlights a slow paced, low volume development market. Given that population forecasts point to a stable or shrinking resident base, Gundagai is likely to experience minimal pressure on housing supply, which presents favorable conditions for prospective buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Gundagai
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 13 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gundagai, worth an estimated $2.3 billion. A further 83 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.3 billion. 28 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local performance is heavily shaped by modifications to infrastructure, major projects, and municipal planning. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 23 projects likely to impact the locality. Key initiatives include the Sheridan Street Upgrade, Gundagai Netball Courts Upgrades, Public Toilet Facility in Gundagai's Main Street, and the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council Single Local Environmental Plan Development, with the subsequent list outlining the most significant projects.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Gundagai Netball Courts Upgrades
Upgrades to the Gundagai netball courts funded by the NSW Government's Stronger Communities Fund.
Public Toilet Facility in Gundagai's Main Street
Establishment of a public toilet facility in Gundagai's main street, funded by the NSW Government's Stronger Communities Fund.
Gundagai Pool Treatment / Filtration System Renewal
This project aims to improve water quality, enhance user experience, and reduce maintenance costs for the Gundagai Pool.
Sheridan Street Upgrade
An upgrade project for Sheridan Street in Gundagai.
Gundagai Local Environmental Plan 2011
The existing local environmental plan for Gundagai, guiding planning decisions through zoning and development controls. In effect since 23 September 2011.
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council Single Local Environmental Plan Development
The merged Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council is required to prepare a single Local Environmental Plan that covers the entire local government area, with various studies informing its development.
Sheahan Bridge (Hume Highway) Upgrade
The Sheahan Bridge upgrade on the Hume Highway aims to support freight movement by addressing strength limitations, promoting HPV access, and improving freight efficiency between Sydney and Melbourne.
Dog on the Tuckerbox Site - Proposed Mixed-Use Development (DA2023/116)
Development Application for a proposed mixed-use development at the Dog on the Tuckerbox site, including office, retail, and food and drink premises.
1,797 residents of Gundagai are employed, from a labour force of 1,848. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 60.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is evenly divided between professional and manual occupations, with industrial and manufacturing activities representing key sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.8%. Working residents numbered 1,797 as of March 2026, and the unemployment rate is 1.3% lower than the 4.1% rate recorded across Regional NSW, while workforce participation is identical to the Regional NSW mark of 60.6%. Census records indicate a moderate 13.7% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Local employment is largely centered around agriculture, forestry & fishing, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance.
The region displays a highly concentrated agricultural, forestry & fishing workforce, which is 4.0 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance has a smaller share of employment at 11.0% compared to the regional average of 16.9%. Although there are local jobs available within the area, the ratio of the Census working population to local employment suggests that a significant portion of residents travel outside the area for work. An examination of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch shows that during the 12-month period, the local labor force contracted by 3.3% while overall employment fell by 3.0%, resulting in a 0.3 percentage point decrease in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional NSW recorded a 0.9% drop in employment, a 0.4% decline in its labor force, and a 0.5 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25 provide context for future labor demand in Gundagai. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationwide employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with substantial variation across different industries. Applying these national industry rates to the local employment structure suggests that Gundagai could see local jobs rise by 4.9% over five years and 11.2% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gundagai is $1,351 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $713 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,907 a year against an average of $56,907. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on the most recent postcode ATO data from the financial year 2023, the median taxpayer income in the Gundagai SA2 is $48,907, with an average income of $56,907. These figures sit below national benchmarks, and compare with a median of $52,390 and average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current income estimates would be roughly $53,954 for the median and $62,780 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family, and individual incomes are modest in Gundagai, sitting between the 24th and 30th percentiles.
The data indicates that 30.8% of residents (1,144 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns with regional trends where 29.9% of the population falls into this bracket. Residential costs are manageable as households retain 89.9% of income, though disposable income levels remain low, ranking in the 32nd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gundagai had 1,323 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 5% apartments. 30% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,291 a month. Rent absorbs 16.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Gundagai at the time of the latest Census consisted of 92.9% detached houses and 7.1% alternative dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other configurations, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership rates in Gundagai were high at 48.5%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 29.5% and rental properties making up the remaining 22.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was recorded at $1,291, while the median weekly rent was $220, compared to regional medians of $1,733 and $330. On a national level, Gundagai's mortgage costs are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are significantly below the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gundagai counted 1,323 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 28% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of local households at 67.8%, consisting of couples with children at 27.9%, couples without children at 29.8%, and single parent households at 8.8%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.2%, with single person households representing 29.7% and group households at 2.5%. The median household occupancy of 2.4 individuals is identical to the Regional NSW average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.5% of adults in Gundagai hold a university qualification, including 11.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.1% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 81% of areas nationally. A further 28.6% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 475 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 957 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality displays low levels of higher education, with university graduation rates at 14.5%, which is well below the NSW average of 32.2%. This situation presents an opportunity for targeted educational programs. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.1% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Practical and vocational skills are widely held, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 28.6%. A high proportion of residents are engaged in study, with 30.1% of the population enrolled in an educational institution.
This group includes 11.6% in primary school, 9.9% in high school, and 1.8% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gundagai reaches 237 stops on 27 routes, timetabled for about 300 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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An assessment of public transport shows 237 active transit stops in Gundagai, which include both train and bus options. These stops are served by 27 separate routes, providing a total of 303 passenger trips each week. Transit access is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 155 meters from the closest stop. Given the residential character of the area, most workers commute out of the locality, with private cars being the main transport mode at 91% and walking at 6%. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average.
About 13.7% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions. Transit service frequency averages 43 trips per day across all active routes, which averages out to approximately 1 weekly trip per stop. The map shows the 100 closest transit stops relative to the center of the locality.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
66.7% of residents in Gundagai report no long-term health condition. 5.1% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Public health metrics indicate below-average outcomes in Gundagai, according to AreaSearch indicators for mortality rates and chronic illnesses, which show common health conditions to be prevalent across both young and old cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is very low, with only about 48% of the population (~1,769 people) having cover, compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health conditions reported in the community were arthritis and asthma, affecting 9.9 and 8.2% of the population, respectively, while 66.7% of residents reported no long-term health issues compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW.
Health status among the working-age cohort is generally typical. Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 25.6% of the local population (951 people), which is higher than the Regional NSW average of 23.4%. Health profiles for older residents show some issues, though national health rankings for this group are consistent with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gundagai is largely Australian-born, at 92.4% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.0%) and English (34.4%). 3.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Gundagai is characterized by low cultural diversity, with citizens making up 85.6% of the population, 92.4% born in Australia, and 94.9% using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 74.6% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parent birthplaces, the three most common backgrounds in Gundagai are Australian at 35.0% of the population, which is higher than the regional average of 30.0%, English at 34.4%, and Irish at 10.2%. There are also differences in other groups, with Australian Aboriginal residents making up 3.1% of Gundagai compared to 4.6% regionally, Chinese residents at 2.0% compared to 0.8% regionally, and Lebanese residents at 0.2% compared to 0.2% regionally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gundagai is 44. 21.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in Gundagai is 44 years, which is close to the Regional NSW median of 43 years and higher than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Regional NSW, Gundagai has a larger share of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (13.6%) and a smaller share of 25 - 34 year-olds (9.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 7.3% to 8.6%, while the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 14.4% to 12.6%. By 2041, the age structure of Gundagai is projected to change.
The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 13% (40 people), increasing from 318 to 359. This aging trend is reflected in the fact that residents aged 65 and older represent 100% of the projected growth, while both the 45 to 54 and 25 to 34 cohorts are expected to decrease in size.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gundagai
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 9 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,715 at the 2021 Census → 3,717 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (113031264). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.