Moving to Gunnedah NSW 2380
What the official numbers say about living in Gunnedah — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $1,564 a week.
About 67% of homes are owner-occupied and 31% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Gunnedah grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (9,340 → 10,359 people).
Around 67% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Afrikaans, Mandarin.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Gunnedah scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (85% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest train station: Gunnedah Station, 1.1 km north.
Nearest airport: Gunnedah Aerodrome, 3.4 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 333 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 8 schools · 7 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 22 parks — see them all on the Gunnedah profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Gunnedah South Public School 650 m · G S Kidd SSP 750 m · Gunnedah High School 850 m · GS Kidd Memorial School 1 km · Carinya Christian School 1.4 km · Gunnedah Public School 1.7 km · St Mary's Secondary School 1.8 km · St Xavier's Primary 1.9 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1.4 km · Aldi 1.4 km · Coles 1.6 km
Parks and reserves: Kilcoy Park 350 m · Jae-High Park 550 m · Rotary West Park 600 m · Ken Green Park 650 m · Jaegar Park 800 m · Stewart Park 850 m · Athol Gallen Park 850 m · The John Longmuir Playing Fields 900 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Gunnedah, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Galah · Eastern Rosella · Crested Pigeon · Noisy Miner.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Gunnedah, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnedah here | 10,359 | — | 3/10 | 11% |
| Curlewis | 779 | — | 2/10 | 13% |
| Boggabri | 1,203 | — | 1/10 | 24% |
| Manilla | 2,386 | — | 1/10 | 8% |
| Werris Creek | 1,478 | — | 1/10 | 16% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gunnedah — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Parkes — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2380 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Gunnedah profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week, and about 31% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 11% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 9,340 people to 10,359. It sits about 333 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Gunnedah Station station is roughly 1.1 km away. Local government is Gunnedah council, and the federal seat is Parkes.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Curlewis · Boggabri · Manilla · Werris Creek.
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