NSW · Forbes Council
Gunning Gap, 2876
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- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Gunning Gap is a welcoming smaller community in Forbes, with a settled community character. Set in the wider countryside, it offers distance from the capital and a strong sense of place. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.
Population
- Population
- 88
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,312
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 5 of 36
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,192
- Employment rate
- 64.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4 / 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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 5
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 56.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 88 residents
- State safety percentile
- 34th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +25.3%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Arson3
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment3
- Malicious Damage To Property4
- Other Offences3
- Other Theft3
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
40 public transport stops in this suburb
- Gunning Gap Rd At Rosewood Lane
- Gunning Gap Rd Before Yarrabandai Rd
- Gunning Gap Rd Opp Innisvale Property
- Innisvale Property, Gunning Gap Rd
- Scotts Rd At Pleasant View Lane
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)
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
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
- 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
Recent changes
- Arsoncrime3
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime3
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime4
- Other Offencescrime3
- Other Theftcrime3
- Gunning Gap Rd At Rosewood Lanetransport
- Gunning Gap Rd Before Yarrabandai Rdtransport
- Gunning Gap Rd Opp Innisvale Propertytransport
- Innisvale Property, Gunning Gap Rdtransport
- Scotts Rd At Pleasant View Lanetransport
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)
More in Forbes Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.