NSW · Gunnedah Council
Gunnedah, NSW, 2380
Desirability index
#154 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Gunnedah is a mid-sized suburb in the Gunnedah area, home to around 10,359 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,619 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (-3%), roughly 156.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $500 (flats $420, houses $525), 7 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, 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
- 10,359
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,564
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 426 of 4,231
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 57.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 308 / 352 / 82
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
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $420
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $525
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 120
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)
- 1,619
- Against the person
- 356
- Against property
- 705
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 156.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 13.3th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -3.4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions204
- Domestic Violence Related Assault94
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment152
- Malicious Damage To Property145
- Steal From Motor Vehicle150
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
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 902
- Carinya Christian School GunnedahCombined
- G S Kidd Memorial SchoolSpecial
- Gunnedah High SchoolSecondary
- Gunnedah Public SchoolPrimary
- Gunnedah South Public SchoolPrimary
- St Mary's CollegeSecondary
- St Xavier's Primary SchoolPrimary
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
494 public transport stops in this suburb
- 12 Carlyon Av
- 18 Carlyon Av
- 21 Carlyon Av
- 30 Carlyon Av
- Links Rd After Lincoln St
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksChandos Street, Cohens Bridge26 Aug 2025 – 29 Nov 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
503 planning-related records
2026· 42 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation110 GEORGE STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport41-43 BARBER STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space3 TURNER CLOSE GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure40 WATTLE STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool107 KERRY ELIZABETH DRIVE GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure249 STOCK ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
- Home business; 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 Australia8 BELLEVUE CLOSE GUNNEDAH 2380On Exhibition
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space51B HUNTER STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Additional Information Requested
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)89 GEORGE STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure12 BENNETT ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Additional Information Requested
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah1 RESERVOIR STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
- Advertising and signage; Advertising structure253-271 CONADILLY STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming poolVERA CLOSE GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool1048 QUIA ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 BINDEA PLACE GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation14 PEARSON STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure29 EVELEIGH ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia90 MARQUIS STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 GALWAY AVENUE GUNNEDAH 2380Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 PARISH AVENUE GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing92 BARLOW ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling173 GEORGE STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Recreation facility (outdoor)178-190 WANDOBAH ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; General industry33 ALFORD ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool15 SIFFLEET TERRACE GUNNEDAH 2380Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development21 SILVERSMITH PLACE GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
March 2026
- Home business; Erection of a new structure168 GEORGE STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
- Subdivision175 BARLOW ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
- Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Health Infrastructure57 BARBER STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation237 STOCK ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation79 VIEW STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)18-22 KAMILAROI ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Additional Information Requested
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah67 GEORGE STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage28 MARQUIS STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; General industry12 BENNETT ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (non-solar or wind); Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)262 HUNTS ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool47 GOODWIN ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia8 BANKSIA PLACE GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)18 HINTON DRIVE GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development2 RAMPADELLS RISE GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
2025· 91 proposals
91 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 89 proposals
89 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 85 proposals
85 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 124 proposals
124 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 72 proposals
72 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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
24 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Anzac ParkPark
- Arthur Heath ParkPark
- Athol Gallen ParkPark
- Bottlebrush ParkPark
- Jae-High ParkPark
- Jaegar ParkPark
- Ken Green ParkPark
- Kilcoy ParkPark
- Kitchener ParkPark
- Lions Hospital ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 8
- Emergency department
- On site
- Centacarepsychotherapist
- Gunnedah Dental Centredentist
- Gunnedah Discount Drug StoreConadilly Streetpharmacy
- Gunnedah Hospital and Health ServiceMarquis Streethospital
- Headspace Gunnedahpsychotherapist
- Juliette ScottConadilly Streetcounselling
- Karen Carter Chemistpharmacy
- Tim Duffy Optometristoptometrist
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
1 state heritage place
- Gunnedah Railway Station GroupWerris Creek-Moree railway, GunnedahSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Gunnedah Baptist Community Preschoolkindergarten
- Gunnedah Preschoolkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · 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)
- 61
- Parks (OSM)
- 28
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
- 82.9/100
- Cohort rank
- #154 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
- 12 Carlyon Avtransport
- 18 Carlyon Avtransport
- 21 Carlyon Avtransport
- 30 Carlyon Avtransport
- Links Rd After Lincoln Sttransport
- Gunnedah Baptist Community Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
- Gunnedah Preschoolchildcarekindergarten
- kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- Gunnedah Railway Station GroupheritageWerris Creek-Moree railway, GunnedahSHR
- Centacarehealthpsychotherapist
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- 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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