Gundagai

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

Gundagai's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 3,788. This figure shows an increase of 73 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,715. The growth from June 2024 to November 2025 is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 3,736 and an additional 12 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1.6 persons per square kilometer. Gundagai's growth rate of 2.0% since the census places it within 1.5 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 3.5%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 52.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. According to these projections, Gundagai's population is expected to decline by 283 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are anticipated to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to increase by 58 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Gundagai, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Gundagai has recorded approximately 14 residential properties granted approval each year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 71 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26. On average, over these five years, around 0.8 new residents arrived per new home built.

This indicates that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing greater buyer choice and supporting potential population growth above projections. The average value of new dwellings developed during this period was $489,000. In FY-26 alone, commercial approvals worth $17.7 million have been registered, indicating steady commercial investment activity in the area.

Comparatively, Gundagai shows approximately 75% of the construction activity per person compared to the rest of NSW. Nationally, it ranks among the 20th percentile of areas assessed for construction activity, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established dwellings. Recent building activity has consisted entirely of standalone homes, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. As of now, there are an estimated 1167 people in the area per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. Population projections suggest stability or decline in Gundagai, which should result in reduced housing demand pressures. This could benefit potential buyers in the area.

Gundagai has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 37thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones include Sheridan Street Upgrade, Gundagai Netball Courts Upgrades, Public Toilet Facility in Gundagai's Main Street, and Sheahan Bridge (Hume Highway) Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Gundagai exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Gundagai's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.9% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 8.2%. There are 1,832 employed residents, with a 0.7% lower unemployment rate than Rest of NSW's 3.7%, and workforce participation matching Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Key employment sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, manufacturing, and health care & social assistance. Gundagai specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share four times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 11.0% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 16.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. In the past year, employment increased by 8.2%, labour force by 8.8%, raising unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. Comparatively, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.1% and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Gundagai's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.9% over five years and 11.2% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Gundagai SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $45,976 and an average income of $59,779. Nationally, the averages were $49,459 (median) and $62,998 (average). By September 2025, these figures are estimated to be approximately $51,774 (median) and $67,317 (average), based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Gundagai's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly between the 24th and 30th percentiles. The predominant income cohort in Gundagai is 30.8% (1,166 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 annually, similar to the broader area's 29.9%. Housing costs consume 10.1% of income on average, with disposable income ranking at the 32nd percentile.

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

In Gundagai, as per the latest Census, 92.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 7.1% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gundagai stood at 48.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.5% and rented ones at 22.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,291, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Gundagai was $220, compared to $280 in Non-Metro NSW. Nationally, Gundagai's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Gundagai has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.8% of all households, including 27.9% couples with children, 29.8% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for 32.2%, with lone person households at 29.7% and group households comprising 2.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

Gundagai faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.5%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives in the region. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent, with 11.2% of residents holding such qualifications, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 37.8% of residents aged 15 and above possessing them.

This includes advanced diplomas held by 9.2% of residents and certificates held by 28.6%. Educational participation is high, with 30.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.6%), secondary education (9.9%), and tertiary education (1.8%).

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

Gundagai has 171 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 25 individual routes, collectively providing 211 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents to the nearest stop is 322 meters.

Service frequency averages 30 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately one weekly trip per stop.

Health performance in Gundagai is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Gundagai faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 50% (~1,875 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.9%) and asthma (8.2%). About 66.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 64.5% in Rest of NSW. Around 24.6% (~932 people) are aged 65 and over, higher than the 19.6% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly aligned with the general population's health profile.

Gundagai is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Gundagai had low cultural diversity, with 85.6% citizens, 92.4% born in Australia, and 94.9% speaking English only at home as of the 2016 Census. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 74.6%, compared to 64.3% regionally. Ancestry-wise, Australians made up 35.0%, followed by English (34.4%) and Irish (10.2%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal people were overrepresented at 3.1% (vs regional 4.5%), Chinese at 2.0% (vs 0.9%), and Lebanese at 0.2% (vs 0.1%).

Gundagai hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Gundagai's median age is 44 years, similar to Rest of NSW's 43 and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of NSW, Gundagai has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (13.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (9.9%). Between the 2016 Census and the 2021 Census, the percentage of residents aged 75 to 84 increased from 7.3% to 8.5%, while the percentage of residents aged 55 to 64 decreased from 14.4% to 12.8%. By 2041, Gundagai's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 11%, reaching 356 people from 321. Residents aged 65 and older will represent all of the population growth. Conversely, both the 45 to 54 and 25 to 34 age groups are expected to decrease in number.