Gundagai, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Gundagai is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,970. Elevation: 741 ft (226 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Gundagai
Gundagai is a town in the Riverina of New South Wales, Australia. Although a small town, Gundagai is a popular topic for writers and has become a representative icon of a typical Australian country town. Located along the Murrumbidgee River and Muniong, Honeysuckle, Kimo, Mooney Mooney, Murrumbidgee and Tumut mountain ranges, Gundagai is 390 kilometres (240 mi) south-west of Sydney. Until 2016, Gundagai was the administrative centre of Gundagai Shire local government area. In the 2021 census, the population of Gundagai was 1,970.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,970 |
| Population Density | 1,931 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.0635°, 148.1037° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 59°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 30.1 inches (764 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Gundagai
Gundagai is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,970. The city sits at an elevation of 741 feet (226 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Gundagai
Gundagai has an average annual temperature of 15.8°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.8°C), the coldest is Jul (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 633 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 45°F (7°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,931/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0635°S, 148.1037°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in |
Gundagai has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 45°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.6").
Schools in Gundagai
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gundagai High School | - | - | - | - |
| Gundagai Public School | - | - | - | - |
| St Patrick's Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Gundagai
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sounds of the Mountains - THE LOCAL RADIO STATION FOR THE SNOWY VALLEYS & COOTAMUNDRA-GUNDAGAI REGIONAL COUNCIL AREAS | community news, community radio | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Gundagai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelong Alive Museum | ||||
| Australian Road Transport Heritage Centre | ||||
| Gundagai Museum | ||||
| Old Flour Mill | ||||
| Tumut and District Museum |
Libraries in Gundagai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gundagai Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tumut Library | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Gundagai
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Gundagai
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Gundagai
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Gundagai
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Gundagai
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Gundagai
1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Gundagai
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Gundagai
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cootamundra Airport | CMD | Medium Airport |
| Temora Airport | TEM | Medium Airport |
| Tumut Aerodrome | TUM | Medium Airport |
| Wagga Wagga Airport | WGA | Medium Airport |
| Bondo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deltroit Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Federation Hsd Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Harden Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Oura Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rose Vale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Talbingo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| The Grove Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tumbarumba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wee Jasper Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Gundagai
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baptist Church | |
| Gundagai Uniting Church | |
| St Patrick's Catholic Church | |
| St. John's Anglican Church |
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Meteorites Near Gundagai
1 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Gundagai.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Coolac | 1874 |
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Gundagai?
Gundagai has a population of 1,970 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,931 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Gundagai?
Gundagai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.1 inches.
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