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This analysis uses ABS Statistical Areas Level 2 (SA2) boundaries, which can materially differ from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) even when sharing similar names.
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 $443k, with units at $295k. House values have moved 5.3% 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 research conducted by AreaSearch, the resident count in Gundagai stands at approximately 3,717 as of Aug 2026. This represents an addition of 2 people (0.1%) compared to the 2021 Census total of 3,715 people. Such an adjustment is derived from the ABS estimated resident population figure of 3,715 recorded as of June 2025 alongside 10 validated new addresses identified following the Census. This headcount translates to a population density of 1.6 persons per square kilometer, ensuring a spacious local setting. Furthermore, Gundagai's 0.1% post-census expansion trails the broader SA4 region (2.4%) by 2.3 percentage points, displaying resilient growth drivers.
Net overseas migration served as the primary demographic catalyst, generating roughly 87.0% of recent population gains. Demographic modeling by AreaSearch incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as their baseline, supplemented by NSW State Government SA2 forecasts issued in 2022 using 2021 as a base for localities lacking federal coverage. Age-cohort expansion patterns from these datasets are projected across all districts from 2032 to 2041. Over this timeframe, overall numbers are anticipated to contract, with local residents decreasing by 260 persons by 2041 under these parameters. Conversely, specific brackets are projected to rise, particularly the 75 to 84 cohort, which is expected to gain 41 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
61 new dwellings have been approved in Gundagai over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential approvals in Gundagai have maintained a pace of roughly 12 new dwellings each year, totaling 61 homes authorized across the prior 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Because the area averaged merely 0.2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed across the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26), additions to stock have comfortably matched or exceeded net intake, expanding options for purchasers and facilitating demographic expansion beyond current forecasts. Furthermore, newly constructed residences carry an average estimated construction cost of $516,000—moderately higher than regional figures—highlighting an emphasis on high-caliber builds.
Alongside this, $17.7 million across commercial approvals was logged during this financial year, underscoring solid non-residential building activity. Relative to Rest of NSW, per-capita construction volumes in Gundagai sit at around 67%, placing the district within the 27th percentile nationwide and contributing to tighter stock availability that directs buyer attention toward the established market. This subdued rate trails national benchmarks, reflecting an established locality and potential planning constraints. Furthermore, all recent building consents comprise separate houses, sustaining the low-density fabric and providing detached residences for buyers seeking generous lot sizes. A ratio of 543 people in the area per dwelling approval underscores a modest, low-volume building climate. Given that demographic numbers are projected to remain relatively flat or contract, housing demand in Gundagai is likely to ease, offering favorable purchasing conditions.
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 92 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $17.6 billion. 32 are already under construction and 31 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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Infrastructure upgrades and major public investments represent critical determinants of local economic and property performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 23 impactful initiatives across the locality. Notable undertakings comprise 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.
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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 60.2%. 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 labour market in Gundagai exhibits a balanced distribution of blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by prominent industrial and manufacturing operations, alongside a low unemployment rate of 2.8%. As of March 2026, employed residents total 1,797, while the jobless rate sits 1.3% below the 4.1% recorded across Regional NSW. Labour force engagement matches the Regional NSW benchmark of 60.6%. Census figures further indicate that 13.7% of employed locals carried out their duties from home, though pandemic-related restrictions during that period should be noted. Major sectors employing local workers include agriculture, forestry & fishing, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance.
Specialization is exceptionally pronounced within agriculture, forestry & fishing, which claims an employment concentration 4.0 times that of the wider region. In contrast, health care & social assistance accounts for 11.0% of local jobs compared to 16.9% across the region. Despite positions available within the district, comparison of Census resident employment to local workplace counts indicates substantial outward commuting. AreaSearch evaluation of SALM and ABS figures indicates that the period to March 2026 saw a 3.3% reduction in the labour force alongside a 3.0% drop in employment, which resulted in unemployment decreasing by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% employment decline, a 0.4% labour force contraction, and a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment outlook from Mar-26 provides additional perspective on potential future demand within Gundagai. These projections span five and ten-year horizons and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, sectoral growth rates vary considerably. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Gundagai's employment composition, local employment is expected to rise by 4.9% over five years and 11.2% over ten years. This calculation represents a straightforward weighting extrapolation for illustrative use only and does not incorporate localised population projections.
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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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, personal earnings across Gundagai SA2 trail national averages, registering a median figure of $48,907 and a mean of $56,907, compared to Regional NSW benchmarks of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Accounting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, updated local values reach approximately $53,954 for the median and $62,780 on average as of March 2026. Findings from the 2021 Census position local personal, family, and household earnings modestly between the 24th and 30th percentiles.
The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket represents the largest segment, comprising 30.8% of residents (1,144 people), mirroring broader metropolitan patterns where 29.9% occupy this band. Housing costs remain manageable, leaving 89.9% of earnings unspent on shelter, though discretionary income sits in the lower 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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Data from the latest Census shows that standalone houses constitute 92.9% of the local dwelling stock in Gundagai, while semi-detached properties, units, and other formats account for 7.1%, contrasting with Regional NSW distributions of 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative dwellings. Outright property ownership is elevated at 48.5%, substantially exceeding regional rates, while 29.5% of homes are mortgaged and 22.0% are rented. Typical monthly mortgage payments stand at $1,291 and median weekly rents sit at $220, both well below the respective Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330. In a nationwide context, Gundagai mortgage commitments fall far below the Australian median of $1,863, with local rental rates also tracking substantially underneath the national mark 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 67.8% of all households in the district, comprising couples without children (29.8%), couples with children (27.9%), and single parent families (8.8%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.2%, consisting of lone person households (29.7%) and group residences (2.5%). Average household occupancy stands at 2.4 people, aligning directly with the Regional NSW norm.
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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Tertiary attainment levels present clear scope for development, with university degree holders making up 14.5% of residents compared to the NSW benchmark of 32.2%. Among higher education qualifications, bachelor degrees represent 11.2%, postgraduate qualifications account for 2.1%, and graduate diplomas comprise 1.2%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical pathways are well established, with 37.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (28.6%) and advanced diplomas (9.2%). Student enrollment rates remain substantial across the community, with 30.1% of residents actively engaged in study. This group is distributed across primary schooling (11.6%), secondary education (9.9%), and tertiary courses (1.8%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gundagai reaches 240 stops on 29 routes, timetabled for about 330 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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Public transport connectivity in Gundagai is facilitated by 240 operational bus and train stops spread across 29 discrete routes, generating 326 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit options is strong, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 155 meters. Due to the area's residential role, commuter travel is heavily outbound, with private vehicles accounting for 91% of trips and walking representing 6%. Households maintain an average of 1.7 motor vehicles, tracking above regional norms, while 13.7% of workers worked from home at the 2021 Census. Transit services operate at an overall rate of 46 trips per day across the network, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop, with the accompanying map highlighting the 100 nearest stops to the locality's central point.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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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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Community wellness metrics for Gundagai show below-average results based on AreaSearch evaluations of chronic conditions and mortality statistics, with ailments documented across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing approximately 48% of residents (~1,769 people), trailing the Regional NSW average of 51.9% and the Australian figure of 55.7%. Arthritis (9.9%) and asthma (8.2%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions among residents, while 66.7% reported having no long-term medical conditions, compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Health profiles among working-age individuals generally align with standard expectations.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 26.2% of the local population (972 people), surpassing the Regional NSW share of 23.3%, with senior health measures broadly matching broader population patterns despite specific challenges.
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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Cultural diversity metrics in Gundagai sit below broader benchmarks, with Australian citizens comprising 85.6% of the population, 92.4% born in Australia, and 94.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity represents the predominant religious affiliation, accounting for 74.6% of the community compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. Regarding parental lineage, the primary ancestral backgrounds reported are Australian (35.0%, outpacing the regional figure of 30.0%), English (34.4%), and Irish (10.2%). Distinct patterns also appear across other demographic groups, with Australian Aboriginal representation at 3.1% (compared to 4.6% regionally), Chinese ancestry at 2.0% (vs 0.8%), and Lebanese ancestry at 0.2% (matching 0.2% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gundagai is 44. 21.5% 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 local age distribution aligns closely with Regional NSW benchmarks, showing a maximum divergence of 2.8 percentage points. As of August 2026, AreaSearch estimates a median age of 44, matching the 2021 Census result, exceeding the Regional NSW Census median of 43 by 1 year, and sitting above the national Census median of 38. Since the Census, the share of residents aged 65+ has increased from 22.6% to an estimated 26.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, the senior cohort is projected to see the largest gain, adding 29 residents (3%) to reach 1,001, whereas child, youth, and early-to-mid adulthood age groups are projected to decline.
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 Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 10 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 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 Aug 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.