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Gidgegannup, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Gidgegannup is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 2,651. Elevation: 666 ft (203 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,651 Population 23/sq mi density
666 ft Elevation 203 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$30,995 Median Income
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Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$30,995 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Gidgegannup

Gidgegannup

Gidgegannup is a township 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Perth, the capital city of Western Australia. The name Gidgegannup comes from a Noongar word meaning "Place where spears are made", and was first recorded by passing surveyors in 1852.

People

Population2,651
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density23/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,995
Per Capita$30,995
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership93.2%
Housing Units1,060

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Population2,651
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Coordinates-31.7544°, 116.1875°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$30,995
Median Age47.0 years

About Gidgegannup

Gidgegannup is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 2,651. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet (203 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Gidgegannup has a population of 2,651 with a density of 23 people per square mile, spread across 117.3 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,651
Total Population
23
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
117.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gidgegannup vs Australia Average

The median household income in Gidgegannup is $30,995, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,995 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $596, 58% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 252 business establishments.

Income: Gidgegannup vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$30,995
59% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$30,995
Avg Weekly Wage$596

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)252

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gidgegannup is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 93.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,060 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership93.2%
Owner-Occupied93.2%
Renter-Occupied6.8%
Housing Units1,060

Property Tax

Climate in Gidgegannup

Gidgegannup has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.6°C), the coldest is Jul (13.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 598 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.3°C / 78°F 17.1° / 33.5° 7.1
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 17.8° / 33.4° 11.9
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 16.3° / 31.3° 20.0
Apr 20.2°C / 68°F 13.3° / 27.1° 33.0
May 16.8°C / 62°F 10.8° / 22.8° 60.8
Jun 14.3°C / 58°F 9.1° / 19.5° 93.0
Jul 13.1°C / 56°F 7.9° / 18.3° 146.3
Aug 13.6°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.9° 105.7
Sep 14.7°C / 58°F 8.8° / 20.6° 59.7
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 10.6° / 24.2° 32.4
Nov 20.6°C / 69°F 12.8° / 28.3° 18.6
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 15.2° / 31.6° 9.3
Gidgegannup enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Area117.3 sq mi (303.7 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates-31.7544°N, 116.1875°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 25, 2025.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 77 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 92 km
Aug 18, 2024 70 km WNW of Merredin, Australia M4.4 150 km
Jun 12, 2005 102 km NNE of Northam, Australia M4.3 137 km
Jun 30, 2007 107 km NNE of Northam, Australia M4.2 143 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 85 km
Jan 25, 2025 59 km ENE of York, Australia M4.0 110 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 93 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 83 km
May 3, 2008 84 km NE of Northam, Australia M3.7 129 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 89 km
Apr 23, 1992 68 km NNE of Toodyay, Australia M3.3 102 km
Jan 5, 1994 40 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M3.2 111 km
Jun 2, 2005 52 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.0 100 km
Mar 25, 2005 74 km NE of Northam, Australia M2.9 118 km
Feb 3, 2004 105 km E of Moora, Australia M2.9 141 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 25 km
Sep 4, 2004 Western Australia M2.8 124 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 73 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.9 in
July 53°F (12°C) 6.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest

Gidgegannup has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Gidgegannup

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gidgegannup Primary School
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Radio Stations near Gidgegannup

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
ABC Radio Perth AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
96fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Gidgegannup

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kalamunda History Village
Midland Workshops Museum
Motor Museum of Western Australia
Mundaring No.1 Pump Station Goldfields Water Supply Scheme
Museum of Natural History
Pernechele's Ford Family Museum
Railway Museum
Railway Museum
Revolutions
Stirk Cottage
Tractor Musem

Libraries in Gidgegannup

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Altone Park Public Library0.0
Bassendean Memorial Library0.0
Bullsbrook Public Library0.0
Ellenbrook Public Library0.0
Forrestfield Public Library0.0
Guildford Public Library0.0
High Wycombe Library0.0
Kalamunda Library0.0
Midland Public Library0.0
School library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gidgegannup

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kalamunda Artisan Market

Gas Stations in Gidgegannup

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell Express
Vibe

Breweries in Gidgegannup

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bailey Brewing co.
Feral Brewing Company
Homestead Brewery
Swan Valley Brewery
Txoko Brewing

Airports Near Gidgegannup

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base PearceMedium Airport
Beermullah AirstripSmall Airport
Bindoon Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Brooklands AirportSmall Airport
Chittering AirstripSmall Airport
Dale River AirportSmall Airport
Goomalling AirportSmall Airport
Greenside AirstripSmall Airport
HMAS Stirling Military AirportSmall Airport
Langley Park AirstripSmall Airport
Northam AirportSmall Airport
RAAF GinginSmall Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine AirportSmall Airport
White Gum Air ParkSmall Airport
York AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gidgegannup

What is the population of Gidgegannup?

Gidgegannup has a population of 2,651 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 117.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gidgegannup expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,995, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gidgegannup?

Gidgegannup enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

How is the job market in Gidgegannup?

Gidgegannup has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $596. There are 252 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gidgegannup?

The median home value in Gidgegannup is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 93.2%.

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