Gilead, NSW 2560 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gilead is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2560, home to 882 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 54 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 882
- Median age
- 74 years
- Median household income
- $758 /week
- Median personal income
- $471 /week
- Median family income
- $1,007 /week
- Average household size
- 1.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.6
- Local government area
- Campbelltown (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macarthur
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $265 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $495
- Rent share of household income
- 35%
Schools
- Rosemeadow Public School
- Mary Brooksbank School
- St Helens Park Public School
- Thomas Acres Public School
- Ambarvale High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 26 bus stops
- Copperfield Dr At Colevile Pl
- Copperfield Dr Opp Colevile Pl
- Copperfield Dr Opp Bernardo St
- Copperfield Dr Opp Glendower St
- Copperfield Dr After Bernardo St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 restaurants
- 43 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 24.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 70.3% of the 37 resolvable premises in Gilead. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Node: 27.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 70.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 6,031 across postcode 2560 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,882 violent offences, 1,509 theft, 696 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gilead?
Gilead (NSW 2560) had 882 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 74. It sits within the Campbelltown (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in Gilead?
The median advertised rent in Gilead is $265/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gilead?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Gilead covering government sectors. Nearest include: Rosemeadow Public School (1.3 km), Mary Brooksbank School (1.8 km), St Helens Park Public School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gilead?
Gilead is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (70.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gilead?
Across postcode 2560, 6,031 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,882), theft (1,509), property damage (696). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Gilead?
In Gilead, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (24.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Gilead?
26 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gilead centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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