Gundagai, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Gundagai NSW is 1,699 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gundagai is $673 per week ($34,996 per year). Median rent in Gundagai is $230 per week ($997 per month). Gundagai has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Gundagai has a population density of 36 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gundagai is China. The most common religion is Catholic (30.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gundagai is $1,211.

There were 33 recorded offences in Gundagai in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (10 offences).

Population
1,699
Census 2021
Median income
$673/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$230/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Gundagai vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Gundagai is $673 a week, 12% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,472nd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $230 a week, $155 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 18.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 45, 2 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGundagaiTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$673/wk$765/wk −12%$766/wk
Household income$1,225/wk$1,704/wk −28%$1,637/wk
Rent$230/wk$385/wk −40%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,211/mo$1,965/mo −38%$1,733/mo
Median age4543 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.8%22.6% −3.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Gundagai, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Gundagai Population

1,699 residents at the 2021 Census.

Gundagai Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$673/wk
$34,996 per year
Ranked 5,938 of 14,663
Median Rent
$230/wk
$997 per month
Ranked 6,811 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,211/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Gundagai Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,225/wk
Median rent $230/wk
Rent to income 18.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Gundagai against your income

About $5,308 a month
Median rent $230/wk
Left after rent $995/wk
Rent share 18.8%

Gundagai Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
960
avg ICSEA score
399
total students
St Patrick's Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 81 students
1012
ICSEA
Gundagai Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 164 students
946
ICSEA
Gundagai High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 154 students
923
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Gundagai Map

Gundagai, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Gundagai, New South Wales: 35.0448°S, 148.0956°E

Gundagai Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Gundagai

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (855) Female 49.7% (845)

Population Density

36
people per km²
1,699 people · 47.3 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,699
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
3.0%
India
1.0%
Philippines
0.8%
England
0.8%
New Zealand
0.7%
Fiji
0.4%
Taiwan
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
3.1%
Filipino
0.6%
Punjabi
0.5%
Other Chinese languages
0.5%
Greek
0.5%
Arabic
0.2%
Hindi
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
42.0%
English
42.0%
Irish
12.5%
Scottish
7.2%
Australian Aboriginal
3.6%
Chinese
3.5%
German
1.9%
Italian
0.9%
Filipino
0.9%
Indian
0.7%
Greek
0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
30.8%
Anglican
30.6%
No religion
20.5%
Not stated
9.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.6%
Baptist
1.4%
Uniting Church
1.3%
Christian (other)
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
44.3% 627
Separated
4.0% 56
Divorced
9.1% 129
Widowed
9.8% 139
Never married
32.7% 463

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.2%
Couple: no children
32.0%
Couple: no children under 15
14.1%
One parent: no children under 15
7.1%
One parent: children under 15
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
33.9%
2 persons
35.2%
3 persons
11.4%
4 persons
10.7%
5 persons
6.6%
6+ persons
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Gundagai

Housing Tenure

Of the 642 occupied private dwellings in Gundagai at the 2021 Census, 22.9% were rented, 45.5% owned outright and 25.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.8% 18 dwellings
Owned outright
45.5% 292 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
25.7% 165 dwellings
Rented
22.9% 147 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.0% 13 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.7%
2 bedrooms
15.3%
3 bedrooms
45.7%
4 bedrooms
31.3%
5 bedrooms
4.0%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.7%
$300-$449/mo
2.4%
$450-$599/mo
6.1%
$600-$799/mo
9.1%
$800-$999/mo
11.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
23.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
20.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
13.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
1.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.0%
1 vehicle
37.2%
2 vehicles
36.5%
3 vehicles
13.8%
4+ vehicles
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Gundagai

Employment

Employed full-time
32.0% 390 people
Employed part-time
22.6% 275 people
Unemployed
1.5% 18 people
Not in labour force
43.9% 534 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
23.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.7%
Community & Personal Service
14.4%
Clerical & Administrative
13.1%
Managers
12.6%
Labourers
10.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.9%
Sales Workers
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.3%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
2.3%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
9.8%
$500-$649/wk
6.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.2%
$4,000+/wk
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.4%
$1-$149/wk
3.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.5%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
12.3%
$800-$999/wk
14.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
14.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.7%
$3,500+/wk
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.2%
Car (passenger)
10.5%
Did not go to work
9.1%
Walked only
5.3%
Truck
2.3%
Other
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.1%
Bachelor Degree
22.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.5%
Postgraduate Degree
6.4%
Certificate I/II
6.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
18.2%
Engineering
16.4%
Education
13.5%
Society & Culture
12.7%
Health
10.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.1%
Architecture & Building
8.3%
Agriculture & Environment
5.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.6%
Information Technology
1.3%
Creative Arts
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.3%
Secondary: Government
21.9%
Primary: Catholic
13.7%
Vocational Education
12.6%
Pre-school
11.5%
Secondary: Catholic
9.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
84.3%
Has need for assistance
6.3%
Need for assistance not stated
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
128
Asthma
84
Arthritis
82
Diabetes
63
Heart disease
58
Lung condition
49
Kidney disease
32
Cancer
28
Stroke
22
Dementia
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.6% 159
Did not provide
87.4% 1,102

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.7% 264
Not a volunteer
79.3% 1,013

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 5
Previously served
2.3% 30
Never served
97.3% 1,243

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
26.4%
1 child
9.3%
2 children
24.6%
3 children
26.2%
4 children
9.6%
5+ children
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
6
1961: 1970
6
1971: 1980
11
1981: 1990
7
1991: 2000
6
2001: 2010
12
2011: 2015
14
2016
7
2017
5
2018
8
2019
48
2020
6
2021
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.1%
moved in the last year
34.6%
moved in the last 5 years
2.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,359
Moved: same area (SA2)
73
Moved from NSW
45
Moved from overseas
16
Moved from VIC
8
Moved from ACT
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.9%
5: 14 hours
26.4%
15: 29 hours
12.7%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
32.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.8%
Blended family: no other children
7.9%
Step family: no other children
3.3%
Intact family: other children present
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Gundagai Crime Statistics

33 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
10
Theft
8
Assault
7
Other Against Person
3
Drug Offences
3
Property Damage
2

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gundagai

What is the population of Gundagai NSW?

The population of Gundagai NSW is 1,699 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 36 people per km². Gundagai is ranked #3,240 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gundagai?

The median personal income in Gundagai NSW is $673 per week, or $34,996 per year. The median household income is $1,225 per week. Family income is $1,699 per week. Gundagai is ranked #5,938 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gundagai?

Median rent in Gundagai NSW is $230 per week ($997 per month). Rent represents 18.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Gundagai ranks #6,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gundagai?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gundagai NSW is $1,211. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gundagai?

The median age in Gundagai NSW is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gundagai a good suburb to live in?

Gundagai is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,699. The median income is $673/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11809. All dollar figures in AUD.