Gilgai, NSW 2360 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gilgai is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2360, home to 740 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Gwydir local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 471 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 740
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,151 /week
- Median personal income
- $557 /week
- Median family income
- $1,365 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Inverell
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,250
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Gilgai Public School
- Inverell Public School
- Ross Hill Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 bus stops
- Gilgai Public School, Marsh St
- Marsh St At Hall St
- Gilga Public Hall, Hall St
- Gilgai Public School
- Gilgai Public School, Schwenkes Lane
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 8 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 91.7% of the 289 resolvable premises in Gilgai. 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 Curb: 0.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 91.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 8.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,414 across postcode 2360 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 21% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 462 violent offences, 239 theft, 191 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gilgai?
Gilgai (NSW 2360) had 740 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Inverell local government area.
What is the median rent in Gilgai?
The median advertised rent in Gilgai is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gilgai?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Gilgai covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gilgai Public School (0.3 km), Inverell Public School (8.7 km), Ross Hill Public School (9.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gilgai?
Gilgai is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gilgai?
Across postcode 2360, 1,414 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (462), theft (239), other (191). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Gilgai?
10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gilgai centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. 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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