Moving to Gilgandra NSW 2827
What the official numbers say about living in Gilgandra — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $200 a week, against a median household income of $1,083 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Gilgandra shrank 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,143 → 2,983 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, India; most spoken languages besides English: Malayalam, Filipino, Greek.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Gilgandra scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 8% work from home.
Nearest airport: Dubbo City Regional Airport, 56.8 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 338 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 8 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 4 parks — see them all on the Gilgandra profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: St Josephs Primary School 600 m · Gilgandra Public School 750 m · Gilgandra High School 1.1 km
Groceries: Carlo's IGA, Gilgandra 1.1 km · Spar 1.2 km
Parks and reserves: Hunter Park 800 m · Clarice Scholz Park 900 m · McGrane Oval & Sports Complex 1.2 km · Apex Park 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Gilgandra, most often seen first: Galah · Magpie-lark · Rock Dove · Crested Pigeon · Australian Magpie · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Gilgandra, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilgandra here | 2,983 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
| Gulargambone | 528 | — | 1/10 | 4% |
| Mendooran | 626 | — | 1/10 | 38% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gilgandra — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Parkes — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2827 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Gilgandra profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $200 a week.
The population fell 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,143 people to 2,983. It sits about 338 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Gilgandra council, and the federal seat is Parkes.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Gulargambone · Mendooran.
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