Gundagai, NSW 2722 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Gundagai is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2722, home to 1,699 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Snowy Valleys local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 314 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$230 /wk
Population1,699
Median age45
Area47.3 km²
To CBD314 km
LGACootamundra-Gundagai Regional

Demographics

Population
1,699
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$1,225 /week
Median personal income
$673 /week
Median family income
$1,699 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional
Statistical region (SA4)
Riverina
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Riverina
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$230 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,211
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

  • Gundagai High School Secondary · Government
  • Gundagai Public School Primary · Government
  • Gundagai South Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 29 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 58 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Tourist Information Centre/249 Sheridan St bus · 94 m
  • Gundagai Visitor Information Centre, Sheridan St bus · 97 m
  • West St Before Punch St bus · 138 m
  • Otway St After Sheridan St bus · 224 m
  • Otway St After Sheridan Lane bus · 235 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 3 restaurants
  • 4 pubs and bars
  • 24 parks and reserves
  • 2 libraries
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 5 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (31.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 572 mm
  • Reference station: Wagga Wagga AMO, 59.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 79.3% of the 1,013 resolvable premises in Gundagai. 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: 6.8%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 0.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 79.3%
  • Fixed Wireless: 12.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 192 across postcode 2722 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 15% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 55 violent offences, 42 other offences, 28 drug offences.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Gundagai?

Gundagai (NSW 2722) had 1,699 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional local government area.

What is the median rent in Gundagai?

The median advertised rent in Gundagai is $230/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Gundagai?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Gundagai covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gundagai High School (0.6 km), Gundagai Public School (1.4 km), Gundagai South Public School (2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Gundagai?

Gundagai is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (79.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Gundagai?

Across postcode 2722, 192 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (55), other (42), drug offences (28). 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 Gundagai?

In Gundagai, mean daily temperatures range from 9.1°C to 22.3°C and annual rainfall is 572 mm measured at the Wagga Wagga AMO weather station (59.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Gundagai?

58 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gundagai centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 29 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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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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