Gulgong, NSW 2852 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gulgong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2852, home to 2,680 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Warrumbungle local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 240 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,680
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,371 /week
- Median personal income
- $650 /week
- Median family income
- $1,753 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Mid-Western Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,495
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Red Hill Environmental Education Centre
- Gulgong Public School
- Gulgong High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 27 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 43 bus stops
- Bayly St Opp Apex Park
- Apex Park, Bayly St
- Gulgong Library, Herbert St
- Herbert St Opp White St
- Red Hill Reserve, White St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 6 pubs and bars
- 22 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 54.4% of the 1,526 resolvable premises in Gulgong. 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: 24.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 54.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 21.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 223 across postcode 2852 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 72 violent offences, 44 theft, 30 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gulgong?
Gulgong (NSW 2852) had 2,680 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Mid-Western Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Gulgong?
The median advertised rent in Gulgong is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gulgong?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Gulgong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Red Hill Environmental Education Centre (0.4 km), Gulgong Public School (0.5 km), Gulgong High School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gulgong?
Gulgong is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (54.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gulgong?
Across postcode 2852, 223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (72), theft (44), other (30). 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 Gulgong?
43 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gulgong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 27 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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