NSW · Upper Lachlan Shire Council
Gurrundah, NSW, 2581
Suburb snapshot
Gurrundah is a small locality in the Upper Lachlan Shire area, home to around 80 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 113 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+3%), roughly 1412.5 offences per 1,000 residents, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 80
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $2,125
- Dwelling vacancy
- 44.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 17 of 38
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,250
- Employment rate
- 66.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 113
- Against the person
- 25
- Against property
- 37
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 1,412.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 3 residents
- State safety percentile
- 39th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +2.7%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault7
- Malicious Damage To Property8
- Possession And/Or Use Of Cannabis10
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences11
- Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods9
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
Public transport
40 public transport stops in this suburb
- 2188 Gurrundah Rd
- 3287 Gurrundah Rd
- Gurrundah Rd Opp 2089
- Gurrundah Rd Opp Waiwa Property
- Silverton Property, Gurrundah Rd
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).
11 planning-related records
2024· 3 proposals
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1885 GURRUNDAH ROAD GURRUNDAH 2581Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation1885 GURRUNDAH ROAD GURRUNDAH 2581Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Carport2392 Gurrundah Road Gurrundah 2581Determined
2023· 3 proposals
April 2023
- Secondary dwelling2188 GURRUNDAH ROAD GURRUNDAH 2581Determined
February 2023
- Farm buildings2188 GURRUNDAH ROAD GURRUNDAH 2581Determined
January 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development1885 GURRUNDAH ROAD GURRUNDAH 2581Withdrawn
2022· 4 proposals
November 2022
- Farm buildings2703 GURRUNDAH ROAD GURRUNDAH 2581Determined
October 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing2188 Gurrundah Road, GurrundahDetermined
April 2022
- Shed2557 GURRUNDAH ROAD GURRUNDAH 2581Determined
January 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development266 BANNISTER LANE GURRUNDAH 2581Determined
2021· 1 proposal
August 2021
- Dwelling702 MULLINS CREEK ROAD GURRUNDAH 2581Determined
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
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Sacred Heart ChurchPlace of worship
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
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
Recent changes
- 2188 Gurrundah Rdtransport
- 3287 Gurrundah Rdtransport
- Gurrundah Rd Opp 2089transport
- Gurrundah Rd Opp Waiwa Propertytransport
- Silverton Property, Gurrundah Rdtransport
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning1885 GURRUNDAH ROAD GURRUNDAH 2581Lodged 12 Jan 2023 · Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning266 BANNISTER LANE GURRUNDAH 2581Lodged 25 Jan 2022 · Determined
- Dwellingplanning702 MULLINS CREEK ROAD GURRUNDAH 2581Lodged 11 Aug 2021 · Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodationplanning1885 GURRUNDAH ROAD GURRUNDAH 2581Lodged 27 May 2024 · Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodationplanning1885 GURRUNDAH ROAD GURRUNDAH 2581Lodged 01 Mar 2024 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed