Gulgong, Australia

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

2,512 Population 1/sq mi density

1,545 ft Elevation 471 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$21,970 median income, 4.5% unemployment

Affordability

2.3 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

Gulgong, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$21,970

71% below

$21,970 per capita

Home Value

$169,000

40% below

Median Rent

$845/mo

27% below

Unemployment

4.5%

25% above

Avg Temperature

60°F

285 sunny days/yr

Is Gulgong a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.5 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gulgong residents earn a median household income of $21,970 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,970. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 239 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gulgong is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $845/month.

Climate & Weather

Gulgong has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,512

Median Age41.0 yrs

Density1/mi²

Foreign Born6.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$21,970

Per Capita$21,970

Unemployment4.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$423

Housing

Home Value$169,000

Rent$845

Ownership75.0%

Housing Units1,005

Climate

Avg Temp60°F

Sunny Days285/yr

Rain28.0 in/yr

Elevation1,545 ft

Did You Know?

Gulgong was founded in 1870.