Gilgandra at a glance
Median house
$267,500
Median unit
$171,360
Days on market
30
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,983
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Gilgandra.
The postcode for Gilgandra is 2827 (NSW).
The median house price in Gilgandra is $267,500.
Gilgandra (2827) sits in the Warren region of NSW. The median house here is $267,500, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Gilgandra has roughly 2,983 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 30 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Gilgandra scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 414mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Dubbo Airport AWS station, 25.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gilgandra's population at 2,983, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,983
Median age
47
Family households
65%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $267,500 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 36% below the house median. Days on market sit around 30, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $54,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Gilgandra on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$267,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$267,500
$171,360
30
Average days to sell
2,983
Median age: 47
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.89% (median rent $200/wk against a $267,500 price tag). Units yield 6.07% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (29%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.89%
Based on $267,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.07%
Based on $171,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202430 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
534
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gilgandra.
Local schools for Gilgandra
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gilgandra High School
Gilgandra Public School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
414 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
33.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
4.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Gilgandra.
- What is the median house price in Gilgandra?
- The median house price in Gilgandra, NSW 2827 is $267,500. The median unit price is $171,360.
- What is the Gilgandra postcode?
- Gilgandra is in the 2827 postcode, in NSW, in the Warren region.
- Where is Gilgandra?
- Gilgandra is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2827, in the Warren region.
- What is the average rent in Gilgandra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Gilgandra?
- There are 3 schools serving Gilgandra on this page, including Gilgandra High School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Gilgandra, Gilgandra Public School.
- How walkable is Gilgandra?
- Gilgandra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gilgandra?
- Gilgandra is close to Balladoran, Breelong, Bearbong, Curban, Biddon.
- What is the population of Gilgandra?
- The population of Gilgandra is approximately 2,983 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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