Gwabegar, NSW 2356 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gwabegar is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2356, home to 124 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Narrabri local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 418 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 124
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $860 /week
- Median personal income
- $454 /week
- Median family income
- $974 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Narrabri
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $23 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $698
- Rent share of household income
- 3%
Schools
- Gwabegar Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Bridges St After Cypress Way
- Anzac Pde After Bridges St
- Bridges St At Anzac Pde
- Bridges St After Anzac Pde
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 27 resolvable premises in Gwabegar. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 21 across postcode 2356 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 425% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 11 violent offences, 3 theft, 3 vehicle theft.
Other suburbs in Narrabri
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gwabegar?
Gwabegar (NSW 2356) had 124 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Narrabri local government area.
What is the median rent in Gwabegar?
The median advertised rent in Gwabegar is $23/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gwabegar?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Gwabegar covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gwabegar Public School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gwabegar?
Gwabegar is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gwabegar?
Across postcode 2356, 21 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (11), theft (3), vehicle theft (3). 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 Gwabegar?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gwabegar centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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