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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Gundagai's population is estimated at around 1,741 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 42 people (2.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,699 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 1,656 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 5 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 36 persons per square kilometer. Gundagai's growth rate of 2.5% since census positions it within 1.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (3.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, contributing approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Over this period, projections indicate a decline in overall population, with Gundagai's population expected to decline by 101 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to increase by 34 people.

The level of residential development activity in Gundagai is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Gundagai has had minimal construction activity over the past five years, with only 3 new dwelling approvals annually. This totals 15 dwellings approved in that period. The low development levels reflect Gundagai's rural nature, where housing needs drive development rather than broad market demand.

Note that the small sample size can significantly influence annual growth and relativity statistics. Gundagai has lower development levels compared to Rest of NSW and national averages. All new constructions have been standalone homes, maintaining Gundagai's rural character with emphasis on space. The area had an estimated population of 1155 people per dwelling approval, indicating its quiet development environment.

Population projections show stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Gundagai has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Ten projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These include Sheridan Street Upgrade, Public Toilet Facility in Gundagai's Main Street, Gundagai Netball Courts Upgrades, and Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council Single Local Environmental Plan Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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Gundagai has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Gundagai has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent.

Its unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the Rest of NSW's 3.8%. Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 3.9%. As of September 2025777 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 0.4% below the regional average. Key employment sectors include manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food.

Manufacturing is particularly strong, with employment share three times the regional level (38.1% vs 12.6%). Health care & social assistance has a limited presence at 13.9%, compared to the regional average of 16.9%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census data comparison. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.9% while labour force rose by 4.5%, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of NSW saw employment decline by 0.5% and labour force decrease by 0.1%. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gundagai's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 5.4% over five years and 12.1% over ten years, assuming current industry distributions remain stable.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Gundagai suburb's income level is lower than average nationally, per latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Gundagai's median income among taxpayers is $43,396 and average income stands at $56,425, compared to Rest of NSW's $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 are approximately $47,241 (median) and $61,424 (average). Census data shows Gundagai's household, family, and personal incomes fall between the 15th and 23rd percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate 29.4% of population (511 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, reflecting surrounding region patterns where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. Housing costs are modest with 89.0% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 20th percentile nationally.

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

Gundagai's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 87.9% houses and 12.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gundagai stood at 47.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.9% and rented ones at 24.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,211, lower than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,430. Median weekly rent in Gundagai was $230, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $280. Nationally, Gundagai's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,211 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Gundagai features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 62.1% of all households, including 23.9% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.9%, with lone person households at 33.6% and group households comprising 3.3%. The median household size is 2.3 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 15.2%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (27.3%). Educational participation is high, with 27.6% currently enrolled in formal education: 11.0% in primary, 8.1% in secondary, and 1.9% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 1.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Gundagai has 64 active public transport stops. These are served by buses along 19 different routes that collectively offer 173 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 157 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency is 24 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 2 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Gundagai is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Gundagai faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 49% (~858 people) have private health cover, lower than the Rest of NSW's 51.5% and the national average of 55.7%. The most common conditions are arthritis (10.5%) and asthma (8.1%).

64.5% claim to be free from medical ailments, similar to the Rest of NSW figure. Gundagai has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 27.1% (471 people), compared to 19.6% in Rest of NSW. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Gundagai's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 84.9% of its population being Australian citizens, 89.8% born in Australia, and 91.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Gundagai, making up 75.4% of people, compared to 64.3% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are Australian (34.4%), English (34.4%), and Irish (10.2%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation is higher at 3.0% in Gundagai than the regional average of 4.5%, while Chinese representation is also higher at 2.9% compared to 0.9%. Maori representation stands at 0.4%, slightly above the regional average of 0.2%.

Gundagai hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Gundagai's median age is 45 years, which is slightly higher than Rest of NSW's median age of 43 years. This figure is also considerably older than the national norm of 38 years. Comparing Gundagai with the Rest of NSW average, the percentage of people aged 85 and above is notably higher at 4.6%, while those aged 15 to 24 are under-represented at 9.7%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of people aged 75 to 84 has increased from 8.2% to 9.3%. Conversely, the percentage of people aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 13.8% to 12.5%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Gundagai's age profile will change significantly. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 20 people (12%) from 161 to 182. Notably, all population growth will come from the combined 65+ age groups, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 25 to 34 and 65 to 74 age cohorts.