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Gunnedah

NSW 2380 · Gunnedah

10,359 (2021)10,633 est. (2025) · Stable

51
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

10,359
Population
$564K
Median house (2026)
14
Safety score
64
Transport score

Gunnedah is a stable suburb in Gunnedah, NSW 2380, about 333km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $564K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 248km inland. Gunnedah has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 14/100.

333.4 km
To Sydney CBD
248.4 km
To coast
$520/wk
Median rent (house)
4.1 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

10,359
Population
37
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,564
vs NSW median-15.5%
Median taxable income (individual)$61,252/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +3%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2380 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher20.8%
Born in Australia85.5%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,347 / 82 / 352

Top countries of birth: England (0.9%), Philippines (0.76%), New Zealand (0.6%), South Africa (0.4%), India (0.26%)

Top languages: Tagalog (0.4%), Afrikaans (0.32%), Mandarin (0.32%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.22%), Filipino (0.17%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$564K+20.0%
Median house (2026)
$421K
Median unit (2026)Low volume: 19 sales in 12 months

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$520 / $390 wk
Rental yield (house)4.8%
Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

14
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

66
Break & enter dwelling637/100k
42
Steal from dwelling405/100k
52
Motor vehicle theft502/100k
90
Domestic assault869/100k
1
Robbery10/100k
64
Non-domestic assault618/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,252 (all categories, latest year)12,086 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026

Schools

9

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

7
Within 10km7 in suburb
4
Govt (suburb)
2
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 900 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Xavier's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 996
  • St Mary's CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 976
  • Carinya Christian School GunnedahCombined · IndependentICSEA 965
  • Gunnedah South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 902
  • G S Kidd Memorial SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 881
  • Gunnedah High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 820
  • Gunnedah Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 785

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

64
2Train
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationGunnedah (4.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate3.0% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Mining
16.5%
Health Care & Social Assistance
11.1%
Education & Training
9.3%
Retail Trade
9.0%
Construction
6.6%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

32.0°C
Summer max
16.5°C
Winter max
670mm
Rainfall/yr
7.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

33 in suburbSupermarkets
77 in suburbCafes/Rest.
2727 in suburbParks
99 in suburbPlaygrounds
22 in suburbPools
55 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
33 in suburbGPs
22 in suburbPharmacies
33 in suburbChildcare
11 in suburbLibraries
3939 in suburbSports fields
22 in suburbVets

In this suburb

6Public toilets
4Hairdressers
Air qualityGood air quality (77/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalGunnedah Hospital and Health Service (4.3 km)
Nearest vet4.1 km
Nearest airportTamworth (61.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

20

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

5
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
39
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

22

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

27
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

4

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

57

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

4
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
4
Clubs RSL/Leagues
8
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.77

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Childcare

65

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

6
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services11
Exceeding NQS or above3 of 11 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.06

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

5
Services
2
Aged care homes
120
Residential places
3
Home care providers
Average Star Rating3.5 of 5 (2 rated homes)

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

4
Christian
Total places of worship4

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.65%
Projected population 204110,983
Projected households 20414,235

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Gunnedah

Is Gunnedah safe?

Gunnedah has a residential safety score of 14/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 12,086 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Gunnedah?

In Gunnedah, the median house price is $564K and the median unit price is $421K. Median weekly house rent is $520.

How far is Gunnedah from Sydney CBD?

Gunnedah is about 333.4 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Gunnedah?

Gunnedah has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 904 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Gunnedah?

Gunnedah has a transport score of 64/100, including 2 train stations.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.