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The median house price in Gundagai is $515k, with units at $316k. House values have moved 8.3% a year compounded over five years.
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Gundagai has an estimated 1,736 residents, up from 1,699 at the 2021 Census — a change of 37 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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Gundagai's population is estimated at around 1,736 as of May 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address data validated by AreaSearch since the Census. This represents an increase of 37 people (2.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,699 people. The variation is derived from a resident population of 1,734, estimated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP data release (June 2025) plus an additional 5 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density ratio of 36 persons per square kilometer, which offers plenty of space per resident.
Gundagai's 2.2% post-census growth is within 0.4 percentage points of the SA3 area (2.6%), demonstrating competitive growth dynamics. Natural growth was the primary driver of population gains for the area, contributing approximately 53.0% of the overall increase during recent periods. AreaSearch applies ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. If an SA2 area is not covered by these projections, state government projections for NSW at the SA2 level from 2022 (with a 2021 base year) are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these datasets are also applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Projections indicate a decline in the overall population over this timeframe, with the area's population expected to decrease by 106 persons by 2041 under this methodology. Despite this, growth is expected in specific age cohorts, led by the 75 to 84 age bracket, which is projected to expand by 21 people. More details can be found in the age section.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
23 new dwellings have been approved in Gundagai over the past five years, an average of 4 a year. That is 2.7 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 5, broadly in line with 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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Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Gundagai has averaged about 4 new dwelling approvals annually, resulting in an estimated total of 23 homes over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 5 approvals have been documented. With an average of only 0.7 people per year moving to the area for every home built over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), supply matches or exceeds demand, which increases options for buyers and supports the potential for population growth beyond current projections.
New homes are being constructed with an average value of $489,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market with high-end projects. Commercial approvals have reached $1.2 million this financial year, which points to minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Gundagai's rate of new dwelling approvals per person is approximately half, placing it in the 29th percentile of areas evaluated nationwide. This results in relatively constrained options for buyers, which supports interest in existing properties. This rate is also below the national average, reflecting the established nature of the area and indicating potential planning constraints. Furthermore, recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining the low-density character of the area and appealing to buyers seeking space. The estimated ratio of 579 people in the area for every single dwelling approval reflects a quiet, low-activity development environment. Given stable or declining population projections, Gundagai may experience less pressure on housing, creating favorable conditions for buyers.
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 $2.44 billion. 11 are already under construction and 8 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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Local infrastructure projects, major planning initiatives, and updates heavily influence the performance of an area. AreaSearch has identified a total of 10 projects that are expected to affect the locality. Key projects include the Sheridan Street Upgrade, a Public Toilet Facility in Gundagai's Main Street, Gundagai Netball Courts Upgrades, and the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council Single Local Environmental Plan Development, with the subsequent list detailing the most relevant developments.
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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.
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.
781 residents of Gundagai are employed, from a labour force of 808. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 54.8%. 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 1,371, 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 features a balanced workforce distributed between white and blue collar jobs, with strong representation in the manufacturing and industrial sectors, alongside an unemployment rate of only 3.3%, according to AreaSearch aggregations of statistical area data. As of March 2026781 residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 0.8% below the Regional NSW average of 4.1%, whereas workforce participation lags significantly at 54.8% compared to the Regional NSW rate of 60.6%. Census responses show that a low 7.2% of residents worked from home, although the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
The primary employment sectors for local residents are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and accommodation & food. The area has a particularly high concentration in manufacturing, with employment levels at 3.0 times the regional average. In contrast, health care & social assistance has lower representation at 13.9% compared to the regional average of 16.9%. The ratio of the Census working population to the resident population suggests the area offers limited local employment opportunities. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data aggregated from broader statistical areas, the 12-month period saw a decrease of 3.1% in the labour force and a 2.6% decline in employment, which led to a 0.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. By comparison, Regional NSW experienced a 0.9% decline in employment and a 0.4% decline in the labour force, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context on potential future demand in Gundagai. These five and ten-year projections have been aligned with the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. Nationally, employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though growth rates vary significantly by sector. Applying these industry-specific projections to Gundagai's employment structure suggests local employment should rise by 5.4% over five years and 12.1% over ten years (note that this is a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate local population 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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The latest postcode-level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 indicates that incomes in the suburb of Gundagai are below the national average, with a median of $43,396 and an average of $56,425. This compares to a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215 across Regional NSW. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $47,874 for the median and $62,248 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Gundagai all fall between the 15th and 23rd percentiles nationally.
Regarding income distribution, 29.4% of the community (510 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, mirroring the metropolitan region where 29.9% are in the same bracket. Although housing costs are modest, leaving residents with 89.0% of their income, total disposable income ranks 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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The dwelling mix in Gundagai at the time of the latest Census consisted of 87.9% houses and 12.1% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing options), compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings in Regional NSW. Home ownership in Gundagai was significantly higher than the Regional NSW average at 47.5%, with the remaining properties either mortgaged (27.9%) or rented (24.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,211, which is well below the Regional NSW average, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $230, compared to Regional NSW averages of $1,733 and $330.
Nationally, Gundagai's mortgage payments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.
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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Family households make up the majority at 62.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 23.9%, couples without children at 28.1%, and single parent families at 8.9%. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.9%, with lone person households representing 33.6% and group households making up 3.3% of the total. The median household size of 2.3 people is slightly below the Regional NSW average of 2.4.
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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The area experiences educational challenges, as university qualification rates (15.2%) are substantially lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This situation presents both a challenge and an opening for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational and technical skills are highly represented, with 35.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.6%) and certificates (27.3%). Participation in education is notably high, with 27.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal studies. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 1.9% in tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Gundagai reaches 64 stops on 19 routes, timetabled for about 170 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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Public transport analysis shows 64 active transit stops operating in Gundagai, which consist of a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 19 separate routes, which provide a combined 173 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents generally living 157 meters from the nearest stop. Because this is a primarily residential area, most residents commute out of the suburb, with cars remaining the dominant mode of travel at 93% and walking accounting for 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. A relatively low 7.2% of residents work from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages 24 trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately 2 weekly trips per transit 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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Gundagai faces notable health challenges, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, with common health conditions somewhat prevalent among both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is relatively low, covering approximately 49% of the population (~855 people). This is lower than the 51.9% rate observed across Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 10.5% and 8.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 64.5% of the population reported no medical conditions, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW.
Working-age residents experience an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. Residents aged 65 and over make up 29.0% of the population (503 people), which is higher than the 23.4% proportion in Regional NSW. Health outcomes for seniors present some difficulties, with national rankings generally matching the broader population.
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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Gundagai is below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 84.9% of the population holding citizenship, 89.8% born in Australia, and 91.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, representing 75.4% of the population in Gundagai. This is higher than the 55.9% recorded across Regional NSW. Regarding parental ancestry, the three most represented groups in Gundagai are Australian at 34.4% of the population, English at 34.4%, and Irish at 10.2%. There are also notable differences in the representation of other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal residents make up 3.0% of Gundagai (compared to 4.6% regionally), Chinese residents represent 2.9% (compared to 0.8% regionally), and Maori residents account for 0.4% (compared to 0.3% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Gundagai is 45, older than 80% of areas nationally. 22.5% 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 median age in Gundagai is 45 years, which is slightly higher than the Regional NSW average of 43 and significantly older than the national median of 38. Compared to Regional NSW, the 85+ cohort is highly represented (5.5% locally), while the 15 - 24 age bracket is underrepresented (10.2%). Since 2021, the 65 to 74 age group has increased from 12.7% to 14.1% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has risen from 8.2% to 9.4%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group has decreased from 13.8% to 12.3%.
Demographic modeling suggests Gundagai's age structure will change significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to expand by 22 people (14%), rising from 163 to 186. The combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for the entirety of the population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
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 Aug 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 8 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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 May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,699 at the 2021 Census → 1,736 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 May 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.