NSW · Upper Hunter Shire Council
Gundy, 2337
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Gundy is a residential smaller community in Upper Hunter Shire with a familiar suburban feel. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Housing is well-priced for what you get: space, location and everyday convenience.
Population
- Population
- 165
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $1,525
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 10 of 79
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Employment rate
- 64.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 7 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
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)
- $460
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $585
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $510
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 56
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
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)
- 11
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 66.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 55 residents
- State safety percentile
- 45.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +10.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault50
- Fraud27
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment67
- Malicious Damage To Property56
- Other Theft34
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
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
20 public transport stops in this suburb
- 2038 Hunter Rd
- 2281 Hunter Rd
- Gundy Bus Stop, Riley St
- Hunter Rd Opp 2040
- Riley St Before Church St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
16 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
May 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Tourist and visitor accommodation; Take away food and drink5 RILEY STREET GUNDY 2337Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 PAGE STREET GUNDY 2337Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 WILSON STREET GUNDY 2337Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 WILSON STREET GUNDY 2337Determined
2025· 2 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision1 DUKE STREET GUNDY 2337Determined
October 2025
- Subdivision14-16 DUKE STREET GUNDY 2337Determined
2024· 3 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 WILSON STREET GUNDY 2337Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home11 MILLER STREET GUNDY 2337Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 WILSON STREET GUNDY 2337Determined
2023· 1 proposal
May 2023
- Farm buildings1/-/773009 2080 Hunter Road, GundyDetermined
2022· 5 proposals
November 2022
- Shed4 PAGE STREET GUNDY 2337Determined
October 2022
- Dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces16 CHURCH STREET GUNDY 2337Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling; Shed6 CAMP STREET GUNDY 2337Determined
July 2022
- Dual occupancy15 WILSON STREET GUNDY 2337Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling11 MILLER STREET GUNDY 2337Determined
2021· 1 proposal
August 2021
- Dwelling; Demolition26 DUKE STREET GUNDY 2337Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Gundy Recreation GroundsPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 28
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime50
- Fraudcrime27
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime67
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime56
- Other Theftcrime34
- 2038 Hunter Rdtransport
- 2281 Hunter Rdtransport
- Gundy Bus Stop, Riley Sttransport
- Hunter Rd Opp 2040transport
- Riley St Before Church Sttransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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