Median house price
$300k
-10% change
NSW · Gilgandra Council
Gilgandra, 2827
Est. population · Jun 2025
2,860
Growth (1 yr)
+0.3%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.2%
Median age
47
Median income
$1,083/wk
Employment rate
46.2%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$300,000
Languages at home
2.1%non-English
Most common: Greek, Nepali, Malayalam
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- National parks
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Gilgandra offers a slower mid-sized suburb life in Gilgandra Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Desirability sits below average overall, with community and employment the main drag compared with similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Gilgandra snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$325/wk
Population (ERP)
2,860
+0.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
14.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#302
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
94th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
44th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
5th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 34.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4849th in Australia
- State rank
- 1544th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #302 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #611 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $345
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $300,000
- Median price change
- -10.4%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
2,860(June 2025)
+0.3% annual · -0.2% over 5 years · 44th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.3%
- 5-year growth
- -0.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +9
- Change in 5 years
- -7
- Growth rank in NSW
- 44th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~2,800), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 2,983
- Median age
- 47
- Median household income / week
- $1,083
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 190 of 1,342
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,062
- Employment rate
- 46.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,048 / 35 / 47 (+ 14 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 465
- Against the person
- 141
- Against property
- 137
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 162.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 21 residents
- State safety percentile
- 94th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +17.2%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order42
- Breach Bail Conditions78
- Domestic Violence Related Assault62
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment62
- Malicious Damage To Property52
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 849
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 5th
School list
- Gilgandra High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 849 · 5th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 185 students · Top SEA quarter 2%View on My School →
- Gilgandra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 815 · 3th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 198 students · Top SEA quarter 2%View on My School →
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School GilgandraPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1006 · 50th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 148 students · Top SEA quarter 13%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
184 public transport stops in this suburb
- 6004 Newell Hwy
- Gilgandra Public School, Elizabeth St
- Newell Hwy After West Mialla Rd
- Newell Hwy Opp 6004
- Warren Rd Opp Gilgandra Shire Council
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Apex ParkPark
- Clarice Scholz ParkPark
- Hunter ParkPark
- McGrane Oval & Sports ComplexPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 26
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 7
- Nearest hospital
- Jack Towney Hostel (4.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Bawrunga Medical CentreMiller StreetDoctor
- Douglass Hanly MoirClinic
- Gilgandra Medical CentreWarren RoadClinic
- Gilgandra Multi-Purpose ServiceChelmsford AvenuePublic hospital
- Gilgandra PharmacyPharmacy
- Jack Towney HostelStockings CrescentHospital
- WellwaysYes
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 94
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 32.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 31° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 208 mm · ~26 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 154 mm · ~19 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 136 mm · ~17 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 166 mm · ~21 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 19 proposals
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool288 FLORA RESERVE ROAD GILGANDRA 2827Under Assessment
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Vehicle body repair workshop; Vehicle repair station; General industry7 NADEN DRIVE GILGANDRA 2827Under Assessment
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Neighbourhood shop8 BRIDGE STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)2 TOWNSEND DRIVE GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5 HERCULES PLACE GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 HOLLAND CLOSE GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure74 WAMBOIN STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Community facility63-67 WARREN ROAD GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation192 MAHERS HILL ROAD GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation8 HERCULES PLACE GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry7 PINES DRIVE GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Carport10 MERRI STREET GILGANDRA 2827Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 MORRIS STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool36 FARRAR STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling156 WARREN ROAD GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 WALKER DRIVE GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure6 IRIS STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure114 WARREN ROAD GILGANDRA 2827Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Access ramp; Pathways and paving58 MYRTLE STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Telecommunications facility14-16 MORRIS STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport72 WAMBOIN STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Erection of a new structure2-10 HARGRAVES LANE GILGANDRA 2827Additional Information Requested
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Manufactured home160 WARREN ROAD GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Business identification sign1-5 HARGRAVES LANE GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry7 PINES DRIVE GILGANDRA 2827Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)175 FEDERATION STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Subdivision357 OXLEY HIGHWAY GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)18 HERCULES PLACE GILGANDRA 2827Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)58 MYRTLE STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure3 STOCKINGS CRESCENT GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport25 BOBS STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Build-to-rent31 WAUGAN STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Subdivision106 MYRTLE STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation108 MILLER STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure26 FARRAR STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation1 HERCULES PLACE GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia68 WARREN ROAD GILGANDRA 2827Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool19 CASTLEREAGH STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation68 MYRTLE STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space57 WAMBOIN STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Light industry5 NADEN DRIVE GILGANDRA 2827Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure41 FARRAR STREET GILGANDRA 2827Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- St Ambrose ChurchMyrtle Street, GilgandraSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
- Member of Parliament
- Jamie CHAFFEY (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,841
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 63.0%Labor 37.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 58.9 km away).
Coalition 67.2%Labor 32.8%
4.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +2.6 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- GilgandraLabor 34.6% · Coalition 65.4% TPP (2025)5.1 km away
- CurbanLabor 11.0% · Coalition 89.0% TPP (2025)19.2 km away
- EumungerieLabor 28.1% · Coalition 71.9% TPP (2025)26.5 km away
- TooraweenahLabor 16.2% · Coalition 83.8% TPP (2025)41.9 km away
- GulargamboneLabor 33.6% · Coalition 66.4% TPP (2025)44.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Gilgandra Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.