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Gilgandra, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Gilgandra is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,095. Elevation: 942 ft (287 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,095 Population 1/sq mi density
942 ft Elevation 287 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
23.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$20,483 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$20,483 median income, 6.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$112,600 home value, $563/mo rent

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About Gilgandra

Gilgandra

Gilgandra is a country town in the Orana region of New South Wales, Australia, and services the surrounding agricultural area where wheat is grown extensively together with other cereal crops, and sheep and beef cattle are raised. The town is the administrative seat of the Gilgandra Shire.

People

Population3,095
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$20,483
Per Capita$20,483
Unemployment6.1%

Housing

B+
Home Value$112,600
Rent$563
Ownership69.0%
Housing Units1,238

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain23.1 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Population3,095
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Coordinates-31.7117°, 148.6625°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Annual Precipitation23.1 inches (587 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,483
Median Age47.0 years

About Gilgandra

Gilgandra is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,095. The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet (287 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 49°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Gilgandra has a population of 3,095 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,913.5 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,095
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
2,913.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gilgandra vs Australia Average

The median household income in Gilgandra is $20,483, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,483 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $394, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 294 business establishments.

Income: Gilgandra vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,483
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,483
Avg Weekly Wage$394

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)294

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gilgandra is $112,600, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $563 (52% below the national average of $1,163). 69.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,238 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,600
60% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$563
52% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.0%
Owner-Occupied69.0%
Renter-Occupied31.0%
Housing Units1,238

Property Tax

Gilgandra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 942 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 49°F Jul (9°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average49°F (9°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation942 ft (287 m)
Area2,913.5 sq mi (7,546.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-31.7117°N, 148.6625°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.1"
39% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.11"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.7 on Mar 18, 2008.

Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 92 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in Warmest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
March 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 51°F (11°C) 1.3 in Driest
July 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in

Gilgandra has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 49°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Gilgandra

Institution Type Founded Website
Gilgandra TAFE College - ,

Schools in Gilgandra

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gilgandra High School - - - -
Gilgandra Public School - - - -
St Josephs Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gilgandra

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Gilgandra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gilgandra Rural Museum
The Hitchen House Military Museum

Libraries in Gilgandra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gilgandra Library0.0
The Gil Library Hub0.0

Restaurants in Gilgandra

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Dragon & Phoenix Chinese Restaurant
Gold Medal
Kingsway Chinese Restaurant

Cafes in Gilgandra

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 41
Johnsons Cafe
Koda Cafe
The Next Grind

Clinics in Gilgandra

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Douglass Hanly Moir
Gilgandra Medical Centre

Veterinaries in Gilgandra

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gilgandra Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Gilgandra

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
BP
Coles Express
Inland Petroleum
Metro Gilgandra
Ultra Gilgandra

Banks in Gilgandra

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bendigo Bank

Golf Courses in Gilgandra

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gilgandra Golf Course

Airports Near Gilgandra

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Coonabarabran AirportCOJMedium Airport
Coonamble AirportCNBMedium Airport
Dubbo City Regional AirportDBOMedium Airport
Narromine AirportQRMMedium Airport
Elengerah Airport-Small Airport
Eulalia Airport-Small Airport
Gilgandra Airport-Small Airport
Glencoe Airport-Small Airport
Grange View homestead airfield-Small Airport
Tooraweenah Airport-Small Airport
Trangie Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gilgandra

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gilgandra LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gilgandra

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
New Life Centre
St John's Lutheran Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 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 Gilgandra

What is the population of Gilgandra?

Gilgandra has a population of 3,095 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,913.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gilgandra expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,483, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,600 (60% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gilgandra?

Gilgandra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 49°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.1 inches.

How is the job market in Gilgandra?

The unemployment rate in Gilgandra is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $394. There are 294 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gilgandra?

The median home value in Gilgandra is $112,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $563. The homeownership rate is 69.0%.

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