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The median house price in Gundagai is $465k, with units at $295k. House values have moved 6.2% a year compounded over five years.
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Gundagai has an estimated 1,737 residents, up from 1,699 at the 2021 Census — a change of 38 people, or 2.2%. Density is about 37 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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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining ABS regional population adjustments with 5 validated new addresses identified following the Census, the suburb of Gundagai reaches an estimated resident count of 1,737 as of Aug 2026. This represents a gain of 38 people (2.2%) compared with the 1,699 people recorded at the 2021 Census. The calculation stems from an estimated resident base of 1,735 established after reviewing the ABS ERP figures from June 2025 alongside post-Census address additions. This demographic count yields a population density of 36 persons per square kilometer, ensuring considerable personal space.
The 2.2% expansion recorded for the suburb of Gundagai since the Census trails the wider SA4 region (2.4%) by just 0.2 percentage points, highlighting solid local momentum. Most of this recent population expansion was underpinned by natural growth, which comprised approximately 53.0% of total additions. Projections utilize ABS and Geoscience Australia SA2 modeling published in 2024 (taking 2022 as the base year), supplemented where necessary by 2022 NSW State Government SA2 forecasts based on 2021. For the period spanning 2032 to 2041, age-specific growth trajectories are integrated across all locations. Under this framework, demographic modelling suggests an overall reduction of 93 persons across the suburb of Gundagai by 2041. In contrast to the broader downward trend, particular cohorts are set to expand, notably the 75 to 84 age bracket with an anticipated gain of 20 people. Additional information is presented in the age section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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New residential construction in Gundagai remains limited, registering an annual average of 3 dwelling approvals and a total of 16 approvals across five years. Such modest figures align with the area's rural landscape, where building activity is generally motivated by distinct community requirements rather than speculative market forces. Because the volume is so small, individual building approvals can generate notable swings in annual growth trends and comparative statistics. Residential building volumes in Gundagai sit considerably below the levels seen in Rest of NSW and likewise trail nationwide benchmarks. Recent construction has consisted entirely of detached houses, catering to local demand for space and privacy in a regional environment.
A ratio of approximately 316 people per dwelling approval further underlines the low-density nature of the local market. With demographic projections pointing to either flat or declining population numbers, Gundagai is likely to see subdued residential demand, potentially offering advantageous buying 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 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Gundagai. A further 40 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.24 billion. 11 are already under construction and 11 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, environmental & disaster management and sports & recreation. 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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Major civic works, strategic development, and infrastructure investments play a central role in shaping local community outcomes. AreaSearch has highlighted a total of 10 key initiatives expected to impact the district, including the Sheridan Street Upgrade, the construction of a Public Toilet Facility in Gundagai's Main Street, upgrades to the Gundagai Netball Courts, and the progression of the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council Single Local Environmental Plan Development.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
HumeLink Transmission Project
The HumeLink Transmission Project involves constructing 385 km of 500 kV transmission lines connecting Wagga Wagga, Bannaby, and Maragle, with major substation upgrades across regional NSW. Developed by Transgrid with joint ventures Acciona Genus and UGL CPB, the critical grid link connects Snowy 2.0 and regional renewable energy zones to major demand centres. Following final state and Commonwealth environmental approvals in late 2024, site establishment and main line civil construction commenced targeting delivery by 2027.
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 Netball Courts Upgrades
Upgrades to the Gundagai netball courts funded by the NSW Government's Stronger Communities Fund.
Sheridan Street Upgrade
An upgrade project for Sheridan Street in Gundagai.
Gundagai Pool Treatment / Filtration System Renewal
This project aims to improve water quality, enhance user experience, and reduce maintenance costs for the Gundagai Pool.
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.
792 residents of Gundagai are employed, from a labour force of 819. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 55.6%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,366, about 79% 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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Gundagai maintains an evenly distributed labour force across white and blue collar occupations, marked by a robust industrial and manufacturing base and a low jobless rate of 3.4%, based on aggregated statistical figures compiled by AreaSearch. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 792, with local unemployment coming in 0.7% below the 4.1% seen across Regional NSW, though labour force participation lagged behind at 55.6% versus 60.6% regionally. Census records show that only 7.2% of workers performed their duties from home, a figure potentially influenced by pandemic movement restrictions. Local workers are predominantly engaged in manufacturing, health care & social assistance, as well as accommodation & food.
Manufacturing is a particular area of local specialisation, recording a workforce proportion 3.0 times that of the regional benchmark. Conversely, health care & social assistance is under-indexed, capturing 13.9% of local employment relative to 16.9% across Regional NSW. Comparing Census resident workers with local workplace counts suggests that the immediate district provides a constrained number of jobs. Aggregated ABS and SALM figures analysed by AreaSearch indicate that over the 12-month period, the local workforce contracted by 3.0% and total employment declined by 2.5%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment. This diverged from Regional NSW, where employment fell by 0.9%, the labour supply decreased by 0.4%, and the jobless rate climbed by 0.5 percentage points. Mar-26 employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia provide further perspective on potential workforce trends in Gundagai over five and ten-year horizons. Across the nation, total employment is projected to expand by 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years, with performance varying widely by sector. Mapping these industry projections to Gundagai's specific sector distribution indicates an employment uplift of 5.4% over five years and 12.1% over ten years (calculated as a weighted baseline for indicative comparison without factoring in local demographic projections).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Gundagai is $1,225 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $673 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $43,396 a year against an average of $56,425. 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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Taxation records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place taxpayer earnings in the suburb of Gundagai below nationwide norms. Across the suburb of Gundagai, the median income sits at $43,396 and average taxable income reaches $56,425, in contrast to $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a 10.32% rise in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023 generates updated estimates of roughly $47,874 (median) and $62,248 (average) as of March 2026. Personal, family, and household earnings recorded at the Census place between the 15th and 23rd percentiles across Australia.
A bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 accounts for 29.4% of residents (510 individuals), closely aligning with the 29.9% share observed regionally. Although households retain 89.0% of earnings due to modest housing expenses, overall disposable income sits at only the 20th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Gundagai had 642 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 88% detached houses and 9% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $230 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,211 a month. Rent absorbs 18.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings show that separate houses represented 87.9% of housing stock in Gundagai, with apartments, townhouses, and other structural formats making up 12.1%, compared with 82.6% and 17.4% across Regional NSW. Outright property ownership was substantially higher locally at 47.5%, while mortgaged homes accounted for 27.9% and rental properties 24.6%. The typical monthly mortgage cost was $1,211 and the median weekly rent stood at $230, sitting well under the respective Regional NSW benchmarks of $1,733 and $330. Nationally, local housing costs remain highly economical relative to the Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rents.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Gundagai counted 642 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 24% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 34% 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 62.1% of all local dwellings, consisting of couples without children (28.1%), couples with children (23.9%), and single parent arrangements (8.9%). Non-family living situations comprise the remaining 37.9%, where single-person households represent 33.6% and group living accounts for 3.3%. Average household occupancy stands at 2.3 people, tracking slightly below the 2.4 average recorded across Regional NSW.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.2% of adults in Gundagai hold a university qualification, including 11.2% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 83% of areas nationally. A further 27.3% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 401 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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Educational profiles indicate lower tertiary attainment in the district, where the 15.2% holding a university degree is well under the 32.2% recorded statewide in NSW. This disparity highlights a focus area for local educational programs. Bachelor degrees account for 11.2% of residents, followed by postgraduate awards (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Conversely, technical and vocational training is strongly represented, with 35.9% of people aged 15+ holding practical qualifications, including certificates (27.3%) and advanced diplomas (8.6%). Participation across formal education streams is substantial, with 27.6% of the local population engaged in study.
This includes 11.0% attending primary school, 8.1% in high school, and 1.9% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gundagai reaches 64 stops on 21 routes, timetabled for about 220 services a week. The typical home sits about 160 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 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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The local public transit network includes 64 active stops in Gundagai, supported by bus connections. These locations are served by 21 specific routes delivering a combined 216 weekly passenger trips. Transit access is very convenient, with households typically situated 157 meters from a stop. As an outward-commuting residential community, private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel for 93% of workers, while 6% commute on foot. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles, and 7.2% of workers were based from home during the 2021 Census, subject to prevailing pandemic conditions.
Transit schedules provide an average of 30 trips per day across the collective route network, translating to approximately 3 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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64.5% of residents in Gundagai report no long-term health condition. 6.3% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.3% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.5 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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Local health indicators assessed by AreaSearch point to ongoing challenges regarding chronic illnesses and mortality trends, with recurring conditions evident among both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance membership is subdued, covering roughly 49% of residents (~856 people), below the 51.9% recorded across Regional NSW and the national rate of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, affecting 10.5 and 8.1% of the community respectively, while 64.5% of people reported no long-term illnesses compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Chronic conditions are elevated among working-age individuals.
Seniors aged 65 and over constitute 29.2% of the local population (507 people), exceeding the 23.3% share across Regional NSW, with senior health indicators generally aligning with broader nationwide patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Gundagai is largely Australian-born, at 89.8% of residents, with 8.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.4%) and English (34.4%). 3.0% 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 in Gundagai is relatively low, with Australian citizens comprising 84.9% of residents, 89.8% born domestically, and 91.7% speaking solely English at home. Christianity is the predominant faith, representing 75.4% of the population in Gundagai compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW. The primary reported ancestries are Australian (34.4%), English (34.4%), and Irish (10.2%). Looking at specific cultural backgrounds reveals distinct patterns: Australian Aboriginal residents account for 3.0% locally (versus 4.6% in the broader region), Chinese heritage represents 2.9% (versus 0.8%), and Maori ancestry comprises 0.4% (versus 0.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gundagai is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 22.9% 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 demographic profile of the suburb of Gundagai is distinctly weighted toward mature residents. AreaSearch estimates from August 2026 indicate that persons aged 65+ account for 29.2% of the population, compared with 23.3% across Regional NSW, whereas youth and young adults aged 0 - 24 represent 25.4% against 29.3% regionally. The estimated median age in August 2026 is 45, unchanged from the 2021 Census, which exceeds the Regional NSW Census median of 43 and the national figure of 38. Since the Census, the proportion of residents in older cohorts (65+) has risen from 25.4% to 29.2%.
Projections to 2041 indicate that the retiree and elderly segment will experience the largest expansion, growing by 17 (3%) to reach 524, while younger cohorts and early-to-middle working-age groups are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Gundagai
8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 8 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. | ||
| 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 3 sections | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2025 about a year ago all 10 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 Jul 2025. | ||
| 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 — 5 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,699 at the 2021 Census → 1,737 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 (SAL11809). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.