Gunning, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Gunning NSW is 820 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gunning is $985 per week ($51,220 per year). Median rent in Gunning is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Gunning has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Gunning has a population density of 10 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gunning is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (45.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is French. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gunning is $1,733.

There were 18 recorded offences in Gunning in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (5 offences).

Population
820
Census 2021
Median income
$985/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

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

Gunning vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Gunning is $985 a week, 29% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 376th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $35 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 17.1% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 38, 5 years younger 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.
MeasureGunningTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$985/wk$765/wk +29%$766/wk
Household income$2,049/wk$1,704/wk +20%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$385/wk −9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,965/mo −12%$1,733/mo
Median age3843 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.1%22.6% −5.5 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 Gunning, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Gunning Population

820 residents at the 2021 Census.

Gunning Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$985/wk
$51,220 per year
Ranked 1,309 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Gunning Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,049/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 17.1%

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

Median rent in Gunning against your income

About $8,879 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,699/wk
Rent share 17.1%

Gunning Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1024
avg ICSEA score
125
total students
Gunning Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 125 students
1024
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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Gunning Map

Gunning, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Gunning, New South Wales: 34.7831°S, 149.2648°E

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

People in Gunning

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (411) Female 49.8% (408)

Population Density

10
people per km²
820 people · 78.8 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,421
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

New Zealand
1.8%
England
1.6%
United States of America
1.1%
Netherlands
0.6%
Ireland
0.5%
Papua New Guinea
0.5%
Sri Lanka
0.5%
China
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

French
1.2%
Italian
0.5%
Spanish
0.5%
Mandarin
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
44.0%
English
43.0%
Irish
16.3%
Scottish
10.2%
German
4.9%
Australian Aboriginal
3.4%
Dutch
2.8%
Italian
1.6%
Greek
1.3%
Filipino
1.0%
Chinese
0.9%

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

No religion
45.0%
Catholic
19.1%
Anglican
17.9%
Not stated
7.8%
Uniting Church
4.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.1%
Buddhism
1.1%
Baptist
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.3% 319
Separated
3.2% 20
Divorced
13.7% 85
Widowed
5.1% 32
Never married
26.7% 166

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
53.8%
Couple: no children
23.5%
Couple: no children under 15
13.5%
One parent: children under 15
4.9%
One parent: no children under 15
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.3%
2 persons
31.0%
3 persons
17.1%
4 persons
16.4%
5 persons
9.4%
6+ persons
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Gunning

Housing Tenure

Of the 288 occupied private dwellings in Gunning at the 2021 Census, 14.6% were rented, 29.9% owned outright and 51.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.4% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
29.9% 86 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
51.7% 149 dwellings
Rented
14.6% 42 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.7% 5 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.4%
2 bedrooms
17.4%
3 bedrooms
38.4%
4 bedrooms
33.5%
5 bedrooms
6.0%
6+ bedrooms
3.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
2.2%
$600-$799/mo
10.4%
$800-$999/mo
2.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.4%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.7%
1 vehicle
25.3%
2 vehicles
46.5%
3 vehicles
16.3%
4+ vehicles
10.1%

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

Work, income and education in Gunning

Employment

Employed full-time
46.9% 258 people
Employed part-time
17.1% 94 people
Unemployed
2.4% 13 people
Not in labour force
33.6% 185 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
27.3%
Managers
20.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
15.6%
Community & Personal Service
12.4%
Clerical & Administrative
11.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.8%
Labourers
4.0%
Sales Workers
3.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
4.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
10.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.2%
$4,000+/wk
14.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
1.4%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.2%
$3,500+/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.2%
Did not go to work
12.8%
Car (passenger)
7.3%
Walked only
4.2%
Truck
2.6%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
8.7%

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
36.2%
Bachelor Degree
28.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.9%
Postgraduate Degree
10.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.1%
Certificate I/II
1.5%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture
21.8%
Engineering
13.2%
Management & Commerce
13.2%
Health
11.3%
Education
11.3%
Architecture & Building
7.1%
Creative Arts
6.0%
Agriculture & Environment
5.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.3%
Information Technology
4.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.1%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
49.4%
Vocational Education
14.4%
Pre-school
13.3%
Secondary: Government
13.3%
Primary: Catholic
5.0%
Secondary: Catholic
4.4%

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
88.2%
Has need for assistance
5.5%
Need for assistance not stated
6.6%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
91
Asthma
42
Arthritis
38
Diabetes
25
Heart disease
18
Cancer
14
Lung condition
13
Stroke
6

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.7% 74
Did not provide
87.3% 507

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
25.3% 145
Not a volunteer
74.7% 429

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
1.5% 9
Current ADF: Reserves
0.9% 5
Previously served
7.0% 41
Never served
90.6% 530

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
25.3%
1 child
16.5%
2 children
30.1%
3 children
19.3%
4 children
8.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951: 1960
6
1961: 1970
4
1971: 1980
7
1981: 1990
17
1991: 2000
11
2001: 2010
16
2011: 2015
11
2018
4

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

Population Mobility

15.7%
moved in the last year
45.2%
moved in the last 5 years
2.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
633
Moved from NSW
40
Moved from ACT
28
Moved: same area (SA2)
28
Moved from QLD
7
Moved from WA
4
Moved from VIC
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5: 14 hours
35.2%
15: 29 hours
15.1%
30+ hours
9.4%
Did not do domestic work
17.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
87.1%
Step family: no other children
9.5%
Blended family: no other children
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Gunning Crime Statistics

18 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Other Against Property
5
Assault
4
Other Against Person
2
Theft
2
Drug Offences
2
Sexual Offences
1
Property Damage
1
Weapons
1

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 Gunning

What is the population of Gunning NSW?

The population of Gunning NSW is 820 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 10 people per km². Gunning is ranked #4,257 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gunning?

The median personal income in Gunning NSW is $985 per week, or $51,220 per year. The median household income is $2,049 per week. Family income is $2,421 per week. Gunning is ranked #1,309 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gunning?

Median rent in Gunning NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 17.1% of household income, which is considered affordable. Gunning ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gunning?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gunning NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gunning?

The median age in Gunning NSW is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gunning a good suburb to live in?

Gunning is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 820. The median income is $985/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.1% 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: 11819. All dollar figures in AUD.