Gilgandra, NSW 2827 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gilgandra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2827, home to 2,983 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Warren local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 345 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,983
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,083 /week
- Median personal income
- $606 /week
- Median family income
- $1,328 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Gilgandra
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,062
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Gilgandra Public School
- Gilgandra High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 17 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 39 bus stops
- Warren Rd Opp Gilgandra Shire Council
- Wamboin St After Willie St
- Wamboin St Before Willie St
- Warren Rd After Newell Hwy
- Warren Rd Before Newell Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 5 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 14 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 42.5% of the 1,833 resolvable premises in Gilgandra. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 22.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 42.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 34.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 424 across postcode 2827 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 11% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 144 violent offences, 67 other offences, 61 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gilgandra?
Gilgandra (NSW 2827) had 2,983 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Gilgandra local government area.
What is the median rent in Gilgandra?
The median advertised rent in Gilgandra is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gilgandra?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Gilgandra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gilgandra Public School (0.5 km), Gilgandra High School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gilgandra?
Gilgandra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (42.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gilgandra?
Across postcode 2827, 424 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (144), other (67), theft (61). 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 Gilgandra?
39 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gilgandra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 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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