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Gunnedah, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Gunnedah is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 9,761. Elevation: 896 ft (273 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,761 Population 4/sq mi density
896 ft Elevation 273 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$26,601 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$26,601 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population9,761
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$26,601
Per Capita$26,601
Unemployment4.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership68.0%
Housing Units3,904

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Population9,761
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Coordinates-30.9807°, 150.2584°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (641 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$26,601
Median Age37.0 years

About Gunnedah

Gunnedah is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 9,761. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet (273 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Gunnedah has a population of 9,761 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 2,240.1 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

9,761
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
2,240.1mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gunnedah vs Australia Average

The median household income in Gunnedah is $26,601, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,601 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $512, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 927 business establishments.

Income: Gunnedah vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$26,601
65% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$26,601
Avg Weekly Wage$512

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)927

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gunnedah is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 68.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 3,904 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$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.0%
Owner-Occupied68.0%
Renter-Occupied32.0%
Housing Units3,904

Property Tax

Climate in Gunnedah

Gunnedah has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.9°C), the coldest is Jul (10.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 677 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.9°C / 79°F 19° / 32.8° 72.5
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 18.9° / 31.8° 71.1
Mar 23°C / 73°F 16.4° / 29.6° 43.6
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 12.5° / 25.9° 25.3
May 14.8°C / 59°F 8.5° / 21.2° 33.4
Jun 12°C / 54°F 5.9° / 18° 47.6
Jul 10.5°C / 51°F 4.2° / 16.9° 49.9
Aug 12.4°C / 54°F 5.2° / 19.5° 32.5
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 8.6° / 23° 52.8
Oct 18.8°C / 66°F 12° / 25.5° 64.6
Nov 21.8°C / 71°F 15.2° / 28.5° 85.7
Dec 23.8°C / 75°F 17° / 30.5° 97.8
Gunnedah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area2,240.1 sq mi (5,801.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-30.9807°N, 150.2584°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 1, 2025.

Jun 8, 2012 22 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.1 29 km
Jun 8, 2012 23 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.0 29 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
July 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in Coldest
August 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.1 in
November 71°F (21°C) 2.6 in
December 76°F (24°C) 2.7 in

Gunnedah has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in July to 78°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and August the driest (1.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Gunnedah

Institution Type Founded Website
Community College Northern Inland Inc. College
Gunnedah TAFE College

Schools in Gunnedah

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gunnedah High School
G S Kidd SSP
Gunnedah South Public School
Gunnedah Public School
Carinya Christian School
St Mary's Secondary School
St Xavier's Primary
GS Kidd Memorial School
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Radio Stations near Gunnedah

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Gunnedah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gunnedah Rural Museum
Gunnedah Water Tower Museum

Libraries in Gunnedah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Curlewis Library0.0
Gunnedah Library0.0

Hotels in Gunnedah

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Imperial Hotel
The Court House

Restaurants in Gunnedah

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Australian Country Noodle Bar
Bitter Suite
Central Chinese Restaurant
Chip Inn
Gunn Sushi
Maverick Bistro
Thub Thim Thai

Cinemas in Gunnedah

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Civic

Theatres in Gunnedah

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Smithurst Theatre

Monuments in Gunnedah

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Miners Memorial

Dentists in Gunnedah

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gunnedah Dental Centre

Veterinaries in Gunnedah

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gunnedah Veterinary Hospital
Pet Vet

Train Stations in Gunnedah

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gunnedah Station

Gas Stations in Gunnedah

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
AU #1451949966
AU #1451949969
AU #9689640190
BP Diesel only
EG Australia
Gunnedah Auto Port
Hope Fuel
Shell

Banks in Gunnedah

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Beyond Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac

Gyms in Gunnedah

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
AU #12790621283
Gunnedah Health and Fitness Co.
Ruralfit

Golf Courses in Gunnedah

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gunnedah Golf Club

Airports Near Gunnedah

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gunnedah AirportGUHMedium Airport
Narrabri AirportNAAMedium Airport
Tamworth AirportTMWMedium Airport
Ardgour AirstripSmall Airport
Attunga Private airstrpSmall Airport
Barraba AirportSmall Airport
Blackville AirportSmall Airport
Boggabri AirportSmall Airport
Dunmore Manila AirportSmall Airport
Goonoo Goonoo AirportSmall Airport
Gunnedah Airfield SES OnlySmall Airport
Lake Keepit AirportSmall Airport
Lambrook AirportSmall Airport
Manilla ParaglidingSmall Airport
Mullaley AirportSmall Airport
Premer Betoota AirportSmall Airport
Quirindi AirportUIRSmall Airport
Tambar Springs AirportSmall Airport
the airstripSmall Airport
Wallabadah AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gunnedah

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gunnedah Post Shop

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gunnedah

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gunnedah Anglican Church
Gunnedah Baptist Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Turningpoint Church Christian Outreach Centre

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 Gunnedah

What is the population of Gunnedah?

Gunnedah has a population of 9,761 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 2,240.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Gunnedah expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,601, 65% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 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 Gunnedah?

Gunnedah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

How is the job market in Gunnedah?

Gunnedah has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $512. There are 927 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gunnedah?

The median home value in Gunnedah is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.

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