NSW · Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council
South Gundagai, 2722
Current weather
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75% humidity · 11.3 km/h wind · 14.6° / 9° today · 4.9 mm rain
Updated
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
South Gundagai offers a slower smaller community life in Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Wide horizons and a country quiet give the area a restorative, unhurried atmosphere.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education against similar regional towns, even with transport and access and safety holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 781
- Median age
- 45
- Median household income / week
- $1,279
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 38 of 317
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 53.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 35 / 0 / 8
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
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $400
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)
- 53
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 15
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 67.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 56 residents
- State safety percentile
- 46.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -9.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions24
- Domestic Violence Related Assault22
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment22
- Malicious Damage To Property13
- Trespass14
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 916
- Gundagai South Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
118 public transport stops in this suburb
- 454 Stuckeys Rd
- 654 Hume Hwy
- Mount St After Tom St
- Ridge St At Mount St
- Tom St After Eagle 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).
59 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureSPRINGFIELD LANE SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Under Assessment
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure112 HAPPY VALLEY ROAD SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure40 SPRINGFIELD LANE SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
2025· 10 proposals
October 2025
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Rural supplies128-130 MOUNT STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Rainwater tanks; Manufactured home1079 BRUNGLE ROAD SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
July 2025
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure28 CROSS STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
- Subdivision80 MOUNT STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
May 2025
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure124-126 MOUNT STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure40 SPRINGFIELD LANE SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2560 TARRABANDRA ROAD SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home371 BRUNGLE ROAD SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool43 MIDDLE STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
January 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home34 TOM STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
2024· 14 proposals
December 2024
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Rural supplies128-130 MOUNT STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space75 MOUNT STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
October 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure825 TARRABANDRA ROAD SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
September 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure30 RIDGE STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2052 GOCUP ROAD SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2560 TARRABANDRA ROAD SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure22 CAMPHOR LANE SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure34 RIDGE STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation825 TARRABANDRA ROAD SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Withdrawn
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation825 TARRABANDRA ROAD SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Withdrawn
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Erection of a new structure28 CROSS STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia37 LUKE STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure221 QUIDONG ROAD SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
February 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space11 TUMUT STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
2023· 7 proposals
October 2023
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2560 TARRABANDRA ROAD SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2510 TARRABANDRA ROAD SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
June 2023
- Demolition28 TUMUT STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
- Retaining walls, protection of trees; Shed55 MOUNT STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
April 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development57 MOUNT STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
February 2023
- Subdivision of land2110 tarrabandra road south gundagaiDetermined
January 2023
- Shed2330 GOCUP ROAD SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
2022· 6 proposals
December 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development11 TUMUT STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
November 2022
- Shed124-126 MOUNT STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing41 MOUNT STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
September 2022
- Dwelling371 BRUNGLE ROAD SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
- Subdivision of land11 MOUNT STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Deferred Commencement
- Pools / decks / fencing41 MOUNT STREET SOUTH GUNDAGAI 2722Determined
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
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Chandler parkPark
- Doctors Hill Nature ReserveNature reserve
- Lindley ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
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
- 34.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4560th in Australia
- State rank
- 1462nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #277 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #583 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 78%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime24
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime22
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime22
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime13
- Trespasscrime14
- 454 Stuckeys Rdtransport
- 654 Hume Hwytransport
- Mount St After Tom Sttransport
- Ridge St At Mount Sttransport
- Tom St After Eagle 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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