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NSW · Gunnedah Council

Gunnedah, 2380

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Updated

Desirability score

51.5/100
Average

Top 26% of New South Wales' suburbs

89% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Gunnedah is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Gunnedah offers a slower established suburb life in Gunnedah, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Families and commuters make up much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space and growth momentum. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

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

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)
$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.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
1,509
Against the person
332
Against property
657
Rate per 1,000 residents
145.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 31 residents
State safety percentile
90.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.1%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions204
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault94
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment152
  • Malicious Damage To Property145
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle150

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

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

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

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

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)

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· 40 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    110 GEORGE STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    41-43 BARBER STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    3 TURNER CLOSE GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    40 WATTLE STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    107 KERRY ELIZABETH DRIVE GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    249 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 Australia
    8 BELLEVUE CLOSE GUNNEDAH 2380On Exhibition
  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    51B 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 structure
    12 BENNETT ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Additional Information Requested
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    1 RESERVOIR STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
  • Advertising and signage; Advertising structure
    253-271 CONADILLY STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    VERA CLOSE GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    1048 QUIA ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    21 BINDEA PLACE GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation
    14 PEARSON STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure
    29 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 Australia
    90 MARQUIS STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    10 GALWAY AVENUE GUNNEDAH 2380Additional Information Requested
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    3 PARISH AVENUE GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing
    92 BARLOW ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Moveable dwelling
    173 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 industry
    33 ALFORD ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    15 SIFFLEET TERRACE GUNNEDAH 2380Withdrawn
  • Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development
    21 SILVERSMITH PLACE GUNNEDAH 2380Determined

  • March 2026

  • Home business; Erection of a new structure
    168 GEORGE STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
  • Subdivision
    175 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 Infrastructure
    57 BARBER STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    237 STOCK ROAD GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    79 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 verandah
    67 GEORGE STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Determined
  • Signage; Advertising and signage
    28 MARQUIS STREET GUNNEDAH 2380Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; General industry
    12 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 pool
    47 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 Australia
    8 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 Development
    2 RAMPADELLS RISE GUNNEDAH 2380Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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

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

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

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

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.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

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

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

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.

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)
61
Parks (OSM)
28

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

Desirability Index

Desirability score
51.5/100 — Average
State standing
Top 26% of New South Wales' suburbs
National rank
1751st in Australia
State rank
558th in NSW
Peer rank
#22 among Country & regional · Growth area suburbs
Cohort rank
#109 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Breach Bail Conditionscrime204
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime94
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime152
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime145
  • Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime150
  • 12 Carlyon Avtransport
  • 18 Carlyon Avtransport
  • 21 Carlyon Avtransport
  • 30 Carlyon Avtransport
  • Links Rd After Lincoln Sttransport

Data sources & freshness

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