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Gunning, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Gunning is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 658. Elevation: 1,854 ft (565 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
658 Population 0/sq mi density
1,854 ft Elevation 565 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
26.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$33,293 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,293 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population658
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density0/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$33,293
Per Capita$33,293
Unemployment1.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership84.8%
Housing Units263

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation1,854 ft (565 m)
Population658
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,854 ft (565 m)
Coordinates-34.7825°, 149.2662°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation26.9 inches (684 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches (2 cm)
Median Household Income$33,293
Median Age38.0 years

About Gunning

Gunning is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 658. The city sits at an elevation of 1,854 feet (565 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Gunning has a population of 658 with a density of 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,793.9 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

658
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
1,793.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gunning vs Australia Average

The median household income in Gunning is $33,293, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,293 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $640, 55% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 63 business establishments.

Income: Gunning vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$33,293
56% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$33,293
Avg Weekly Wage$640

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gunning is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 84.8% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 263 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, 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

Homeownership84.8%
Owner-Occupied84.8%
Renter-Occupied15.2%
Housing Units263

Property Tax

Climate in Gunning

Gunning has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.8°C), the coldest is Jul (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 677 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 14.5° / 29.2° 51.9
Feb 21.7°C / 71°F 14.4° / 29° 56.1
Mar 18.4°C / 65°F 11.3° / 25.4° 37.1
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 6.2° / 21.1° 31.7
May 10.6°C / 51°F 4.4° / 16.9° 37.4
Jun 7.8°C / 46°F 2.6° / 13° 68.7
Jul 6.6°C / 44°F 1.4° / 11.9° 68.4
Aug 8°C / 46°F 1.8° / 14.1° 56.1
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 4.4° / 17.2° 64.7
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 6.6° / 20.6° 61.1
Nov 16.9°C / 62°F 9.7° / 24.1° 76.3
Dec 19.5°C / 67°F 12.1° / 26.9° 67.9
Gunning experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 26.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,854 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below Australia avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,854 ft (565 m)
Area1,793.9 sq mi (4,646.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-34.7825°N, 149.2662°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.68"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 8, 2024.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 142 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 147 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 125 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 140 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 142 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 139 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 80 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 78 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 149 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 96 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 8 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 130 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 75 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 111 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 76 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 77 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 36 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 12 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 92 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in
February 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in Warmest
March 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.1 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
July 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.7 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in

Gunning has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 37°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.7") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Gunning

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gunning Public School
Dalton Public School
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Radio Stations near Gunning

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NIGE! alternative rock, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps

Libraries in Gunning

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Murrumbateman Library0.0
Upper Lachlan Shire Library0.0

Cafes in Gunning

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Merino Cafe
Old Hume Cafe

Train Stations in Gunning

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gunning Station

Gas Stations in Gunning

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #776923912
Bailey's Garage

Golf Courses in Gunning

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gunning Golf Course

Airports Near Gunning

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canberra AirportCBRMedium Airport
Goulburn AirportGULMedium Airport
2nd Crookwell AirfieldSmall Airport
Bakblok AirportSmall Airport
BindaSmall Airport
Braidwood AirportSmall Airport
Collector AirportSmall Airport
Crookwell AirportSmall Airport
Currandooley AirportSmall Airport
Gundaroo AirportSmall Airport
Hall AirportSmall Airport
Marulan (Tangryang) AirstripSmall Airport
Southern tablelands gliding clubSmall Airport
Taralga Grathawa AirportSmall Airport
Wallaroo Private AirstripSmall Airport
Wee Jasper AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gunning

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Dalton Post Office
Gunning LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gunning

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gunning Uniting Church
St Edmunds Anglican Church
St Francis Xavier Catholic 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 Gunning

What is the population of Gunning?

Gunning has a population of 658 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,793.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Gunning expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,293, 56% 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 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gunning?

Gunning has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.9 inches.

How is the job market in Gunning?

The job market in Gunning is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $640. There are 63 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gunning?

The median home value in Gunning is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 84.8%.

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