NSW · Mid-Western Regional Council
Gulgong, NSW, 2852
Desirability index
#204 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Gulgong is a smaller suburban community in the Mid-Western Regional area, home to around 2,680 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 249 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-14%), roughly 92.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $520, 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 2,680
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,371
- Dwelling vacancy
- 9.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 105 of 1,111
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,495
- Employment rate
- 53.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 100 / 21 / 22
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $538
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 249
- Against the person
- 85
- Against property
- 92
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 92.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 32 residents
- State safety percentile
- 8.4th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -14.4%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault30
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment29
- Malicious Damage To Property23
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault13
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences15
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 913
- All Hallows Catholic Primary School GulgongPrimary
- Gulgong High SchoolSecondary
- Gulgong Public SchoolPrimary
- Red Hill Environmental Education CentreCombined
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
150 public transport stops in this suburb
- Beryl Rd At Annies Rock Rd
- Cope Rd After Mineshaft Lane
- Cope Rd At Mineshaft Lane
- Herbert St Opp White St
- Tallawang St Opp 44
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
194 planning-related records
2026· 26 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision3 FISHER STREET GULGONG 2852Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure11 SLAUGHTER YARDS ROAD GULGONG 2852Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing25 FISHER STREET GULGONG 2852Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure264 GOOLMA ROAD GULGONG 2852Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure85 BELMORE STREET GULGONG 2852Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure93 WILLIAMS ROAD GULGONG 2852Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 CANADIAN LEAD ROAD GULGONG 2852Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Registered club18 BULGA STREET GULGONG 2852Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure75 BARNEYS REEF ROAD GULGONG 2852Determined
- Subdivision93 WILLIAMS ROAD GULGONG 2852Under Assessment
- Subdivision2794 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE GULGONG 2852Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 MILLENNIUM COURT GULGONG 2852Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (major)37 RACECOURSE ROAD GULGONG 2852Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Function centre; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Farm stay accommodation594 GOOLMA ROAD GULGONG 2852Under Assessment
March 2026
- Subdivision42 GUNTAWANG STREET GULGONG 2852Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 MILLENNIUM COURT GULGONG 2852Determined
- Subdivision12 PERSEVERANCE LANE GULGONG 2852Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)16 MILLENNIUM COURT GULGONG 2852Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 HERBERT STREET GULGONG 2852Determined
- Subdivision100 BELMORE STREET GULGONG 2852Determined
- Subdivision23 ANDERSON STREET GULGONG 2852Under Assessment
February 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)31 MILLENNIUM COURT GULGONG 2852Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 BAYLY STREET GULGONG 2852Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)13 CAINBIL STREET GULGONG 2852Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure11 ADAMS LEAD ROAD GULGONG 2852Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home686 SPRINGFIELD LANE GULGONG 2852Determined
2025· 26 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)17 RAILWAY STREET GULGONG 2852Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development12 STUART STREET GULGONG 2852Determined
November 2025
- Subdivision76 ZIMMLER LANE GULGONG 2852Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation48 BERGALIN ROAD GULGONG 2852Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 BULGA STREET GULGONG 2852Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure85 BELMORE STREET GULGONG 2852Determined
October 2025
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation17 BELMORE STREET GULGONG 2852Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 ZIMMLER LANE GULGONG 2852Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure14 WYNELLA STREET GULGONG 2852Determined
August 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure115 HOLLEYS LANE GULGONG 2852Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Agriculture594 GOOLMA ROAD GULGONG 2852Determined
- Subdivision47 WYNELLA STREET GULGONG 2852Determined
June 2025
- Subdivision; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Creative industry70 HERBERT STREET GULGONG 2852Under Assessment
- Secondary dwelling; Subdivision; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia4 FISHER STREET GULGONG 2852Deferred Commencement
2024· 38 proposals
38 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 32 proposals
32 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 50 proposals
50 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 22 proposals
22 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
41 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Gulgong GalleryArt
85 Herbert Street, Gulgong
- Commonwealth BankATM
- Gulgong SourdoughBakery
127 Mayne Street, Gulgong
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Bbq (2)
- Gulgong Library, Herbert StBus stop
- Herbert St opp White StBus stop
- Davies' ButcherButcher
- Gulgong ButcheryButcher
- Miners Cottage tea RoomsCafe
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
11 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Adams LeadNature reserve
- ANZAC Memorial ParkPark
- Apex ParkPark
- Billy Dunn ParkPark
- J H Stahl ParkPark
- Jos Davis ReserveNature reserve
- Park or reserveNature reserve
- Peoples ParkPark
- Red Hill ReservePark
- Theresa Lane ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- On site
- Gulgong Multi-Purpose ServiceGoolma Roadhospital
- Stride HealthHerbert Streetyes
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
4 state heritage places
- Greatest Wonder of the World and the American Tobacco Warehouse 123-125 Mayne Street, GulgongSHR
- Gulgong Railway Station and yard groupWallerawang-Gwabegar railway, GulgongSHR
- Gulgong railway bridge over Wialdra CreekWallerawang-Gwabegar railway, GulgongSHR
- Hobsons Shops Golden West Trading PostHerbert Street, GulgongSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 77.7/100
- Cohort rank
- #204 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Beryl Rd At Annies Rock Rdtransport
- Cope Rd After Mineshaft Lanetransport
- Cope Rd At Mineshaft Lanetransport
- Herbert St Opp White Sttransport
- Tallawang St Opp 44transport
- Greatest Wonder of the World and the American Tobacco Warehouse heritage123-125 Mayne Street, GulgongSHR
- Gulgong Railway Station and yard groupheritageWallerawang-Gwabegar railway, GulgongSHR
- Gulgong railway bridge over Wialdra CreekheritageWallerawang-Gwabegar railway, GulgongSHR
- Hobsons Shops Golden West Trading PostheritageHerbert Street, GulgongSHR
- Gulgong Multi-Purpose ServicehealthGoolma Roadhospital
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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