Gunnedah
NSW 2380 · Gunnedah
10,359 (2021) → 10,633 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Gunnedah is a stable suburb in Gunnedah, NSW 2380, about 333km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $514K 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 900 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Xavier's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1014
- St Mary's CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 978
- Carinya Christian School GunnedahCombined · IndependentICSEA 970
- Gunnedah South Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 876
- G S Kidd Memorial SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 867
- Gunnedah High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 818
- Gunnedah Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 778
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: 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 15,166 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Gunnedah?
In Gunnedah, the median house price is $514K and the median unit price is $401K. Median weekly house rent is $525.
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 900 (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.