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SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
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The median house price in Gulgong is $585k. House values have moved 7.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Gulgong has an estimated 2,827 residents, up from 2,680 at the 2021 Census — a change of 147 people, or 5.5%. Growth has averaged 0.9% a year over five years. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 47.0% of that increase. Density is about 28 people per square kilometre. 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Gulgong has an estimated 2,827 residents according to AreaSearch research synthesizing broader ABS demographic releases with post-Census address validations. This represents an addition of 147 people (5.5%) compared to the 2,680 people recorded in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this figure by evaluating the June 2025 ABS ERP release—which indicated a resident baseline of 2,783—combined with 77 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. With a density of 27 persons per square kilometer, the local environment affords residents generous personal space. Outperforming the wider SA3 area (1.9%) and the broader SA4 region, the suburb of Gulgong emerged as a regional growth leader with its 5.5% expansion since the 2021 census.
Inbound interstate migration served as the foremost catalyst, generating roughly 47.0% of recent population gains, complemented by positive contributions from natural increase and overseas arrivals. SA2-level projections released by the ABS/Geoscience Australia in 2024 (using 2022 as a baseline) form the foundation of AreaSearch's forward estimates, while areas outside this dataset rely on NSW State Government SA2 figures published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year. Projections spanning 2032 to 2041 additionally incorporate age-specific growth rates drawn from these aggregations. Looking ahead, the suburb of Gulgong is positioned for expansion outpacing non-metropolitan Australian medians, with combined SA2 projections indicating an increase of 563 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative 18.4% gain over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
39 new dwellings have been approved in Gulgong over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That is 3.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 14, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals by AreaSearch shows that the local residential pipeline has generated roughly 7 dwelling approvals annually, accumulating to an estimated 39 homes across the past 5 financial years, with 14 approvals recorded so far in FY-25. Demonstrating sustained demand that reinforces property values, an average of 2.4 new residents per year has been added for every approved home across the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25). New dwellings carry an average construction value of $544,000, which sits moderately above regional averages and reflects a commitment to quality residential development.
Alongside this, commercial approvals have accounted for $458,000 during this financial year, underscoring a strong residential orientation. Per capita building activity in the local market tracks at roughly 75% of the Rest of NSW benchmark, positioning the area at the 52nd percentile nationwide. Residential planning remains heavily geared toward space-seeking owner-occupiers, with new approvals split between 90.0% detached dwellings and 10.0% medium and high-density housing options. Featuring approximately 278 people per dwelling approval, the locality exhibits clear hallmarks of a low-density residential community. Based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, forward projections suggest the locality will add 519 residents through to 2041. Should future homebuilding remain at existing rates, residential construction may struggle to match demographic growth, likely driving buyer competition higher and sustaining capital appreciation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Gulgong
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gulgong, worth an estimated $18 million. A further 78 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $39.5 billion. 25 are already under construction and 34 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and energy. 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 capital expenditure and planning proposals play a critical role in shaping regional performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 5 significant projects expected to influence the surrounding community. Prominent initiatives include Improving Water Security for Mudgee and Gulgong, Proposed Subdivision 1 into 6 Lots, Flirtation Hill Lane, Millennium Estate, and Bellambi Heights Battery Energy Storage System, with the most impactful developments outlined below.
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Improving Water Security for Mudgee and Gulgong
A $330,000 partnership between the NSW Government and Mid-Western Regional Council aimed at bolstering water security for Mudgee and Gulgong. This project focuses on early planning works, assessing water availability, usage, and the impact of population growth to inform future water infrastructure.
Proposed Subdivision 1 into 6 Lots, Flirtation Hill Lane
Proposed subdivision of 1 lot into 6 residential lots. The development application DA0258/2024 is currently under assessment by the Mid-Western Regional Council.
Millennium Estate
A residential land subdivision project. Development Application DA0333/2022 proposes the subdivision of 1 lot into 41 residential lots. Located in a sought-after area of Gulgong.
DA0242/2024 Proposed Caravan Park, 313 Magpie Lane, Galambine
Proposed Mudgee Gardens caravan park and lifestyle resort on a 75.4 hectare site, featuring 147 short-term sites and 240 long-term sites. The development includes amenities buildings, community centres, recreation areas, internal road networks, and infrastructure upgrades.
Bellambi Heights Battery Energy Storage System
The Bellambi Heights Battery Energy Storage System by Vena Energy features a 408-MW/816-MWh battery in Beryl, NSW, 85 km east of Dubbo, delivered in two stages in Central West Orana REZ.
Short Street Residential Development
Residential land subdivision at 68 Short Street, Mudgee delivering approximately 25 residential lots in stages. Civil works and lot releases have commenced, with individual residential lots being actively marketed and sold.
Mudgee High School Library Access Improvements
Infrastructure improvements to enhance accessibility and modernize library facilities at Mudgee High School. Includes new wheelchair access, technology upgrades, and learning spaces to support student educational outcomes.
Mudgee Arts Precinct
$8.1 million arts and cultural facility opened in November 2021, featuring purpose-built gallery spaces, exhibition areas, tourism office, workshop spaces, and cultural programs. Modern addition to heritage Cudgegong Chambers building serving 700,000 annual regional visitors.
1,393 residents of Gulgong are employed, from a labour force of 1,433. Unemployment sits at 2.8%, with participation at 64.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,169, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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AreaSearch statistical aggregations show a diverse labour market split between white and blue collar occupations, anchored by substantial manufacturing and industrial operations and a low jobless rate of 2.8%. There were 1,393 employed residents as of March 2026, alongside an unemployment rate tracking 1.3% below the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation remains solid at 64.7% versus 60.6% in Regional NSW. Census records identified that 7.2% of workers worked remotely from home, though this figure was influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Local employment is predominantly concentrated in retail trade, health care & social assistance, and mining.
Mining displays exceptional strength within the resident workforce, capturing an employment share 8.1 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 11.2% of local workers, trailing the 16.9% recorded across the broader region. Comparisons between the resident workforce and locally based jobs in the Census indicate that local employment opportunities are somewhat constrained. According to AreaSearch analysis that combines SALM and ABS data from larger statistical areas, the twelve-month period recorded a 0.6% decrease in the labour force alongside a 1.5% drop in employment, which led to an increase in unemployment of 0.8 percentage points. By comparison, Regional NSW saw employment fall by 0.9% and the labour force shrink by 0.4%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide additional perspective on potential future demand within Gulgong. These projections span five and ten-year periods and have been overlaid onto the local employment profile to estimate growth trajectories. Although national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary considerably across different industry sectors. When these industry-specific forecasts are applied to Gulgong's current employment composition, local employment is projected to rise by 5.2% over five years and 11.7% over ten years, though this represents a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localised population projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gulgong is $1,371 a week (about $71,000 a year), with median personal income at $650 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,646 a year against an average of $60,696. 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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ATO postcode-level data for financial year 2023, compiled by AreaSearch, reveals that taxpayers in the suburb of Gulgong recorded a median income of $46,646 and an average income of $60,696. These figures fall below nationwide benchmarks and compare with $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average) across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 puts updated March 2026 estimates at approximately $51,460 for median income and $66,960 for average income. Personal, family, and household earnings recorded in the Census 2021 all placed between the 19th and 25th percentiles nationally.
The largest earnings band covers 30.9% of local earners (873 people) within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely aligning with the regional share of 29.9%. Residents retain 85.7% of their income after paying for housing, a measure that sits at the 28th percentile across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gulgong had 1,012 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 2% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,495 a month. Rent absorbs 21.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.2%. 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 stock at the latest Census was overwhelmingly composed of separate houses at 94.5%, with semi-detached dwellings, apartments, and other residential types accounting for 5.5%, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% other dwelling formats in Regional NSW. Outright home ownership stood at 39.7%, matching the Regional NSW rate, while mortgaged properties represented 35.7% and rental accommodation made up 24.5% of homes. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,495, significantly lower than the Regional NSW median of $1,733, while weekly rent had a median of $300 versus $330 regionally. On a national scale, local housing expenses remain considerably affordable compared to Australian medians of $1,863 for monthly mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gulgong counted 1,012 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,068 today, averaging 2.4 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 30% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 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 households at 67.4%, consisting of couples without children (27.5%), couples with children (26.3%), and single parent families (12.7%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 32.6%, driven by lone person households at 30.2% and group shared homes at 2.1%. The average household size matches the Regional NSW figure of 2.4 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
10.4% of adults in Gulgong hold a university qualification, including 8.1% with a bachelor degree and 1.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 89% of areas nationally. A further 37.1% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 655 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 918 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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Educational profiles indicate lower levels of higher tertiary qualifications, with 10.4% of residents holding university degrees compared to 32.2% across NSW, highlighting key avenues for educational advancement. Bachelor degrees constitute 8.1% of qualifications, ahead of postgraduate qualifications at 1.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.0%. Conversely, vocational and trade training is widespread, with 45.3% of individuals aged 15+ possessing technical credentials, split between certificates (37.1%) and advanced diplomas (8.2%). A substantial 31.4% of the population is actively engaged in formal study. Primary schooling accounts for 13.1% of residents, 8.7% are enrolled in secondary schools, and 1.6% attend tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Gulgong reaches 78 stops on 23 routes, timetabled for about 130 services a week. The typical home sits about 240 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.6 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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Transport networks feature 78 active transport stops across the area, offering bus services across 23 distinct routes that deliver 132 weekly passenger trips in aggregate. Accessibility remains convenient, with residents located an average of 241 meters from their closest transit stop. Given the area's predominantly residential character, travel is heavily outward-oriented, with private vehicles accounting for 92% of journeys and walking representing 8%. Households maintain an average of 1.6 vehicles. A relatively low 7.2% of workers worked from home according to the 2021 Census, reflecting potential COVID-19 influences. Across the combined network, services run at a frequency of 18 trips per day, translating to roughly 1 weekly trips per individual stop.
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64.3% of residents in Gulgong report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 80% of areas nationally. 6.9% need daily assistance with core activities, and 51.0% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.8 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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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates highlight notable health challenges, with chronic illnesses observed across both older and younger age brackets. Furthermore, private health insurance uptake is comparatively constrained, covering approximately 51% of the population (~1,440 people). Arthritis (10.2%) and asthma (9.4%) represent the most prevalent diagnosed medical conditions among residents, while 64.3% reported no long-term medical conditions, tracking close to the 63.3% rate across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated within the working-age demographic. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 23.1% of the community (653 people), experiencing health outcomes broadly consistent with broader national trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gulgong is largely Australian-born, at 92.7% of residents, with 2.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.1%) and Australian (33.3%). 5.7% 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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Measures of cultural diversity remain modest, with 92.7% of residents born in Australia, 90.1% holding Australian citizenship, and 97.9% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary faith, practiced by 60.4% of residents compared to 55.9% throughout Regional NSW. Looking at ancestral background through parental country of birth, the primary ancestries identified are English (34.1%), Australian (33.3%), and Irish (8.7%). Notable variations from regional trends include higher local proportions of Australian Aboriginal ancestry at 5.7% (compared to 4.6% regionally), German ancestry at 3.4% (versus 3.1%), and Maltese ancestry at 1.0% (versus 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gulgong is 41. 21.4% 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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Demographic age distributions align closely with Regional NSW, showing a maximum variance of 2.7 percentage points across the four main age brackets. AreaSearch figures place the median age at 41 as at August 2026, identical to the 2021 Census baseline and 2 years younger than the Regional NSW median of 43 from that Census. The most noticeable demographic shift since the Census occurred in the 45 - 64 age group, which contracted from 24.5% to an estimated 22.0% of the population. Looking forward to 2041, senior cohorts aged 65+ are anticipated to drive the largest portion of growth, expanding by 178 residents (27%) to reach a total of 831.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gulgong
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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 2 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago 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 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| 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 Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 5 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 7 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) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 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 — 77 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,680 at the 2021 Census → 2,827 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 (SAL11800). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.