Warrumbungle Shire Council
Gulgong
Gulgong at a glance
Median house
$599,000
-6.4% year on year
Median unit
$240,480
Days on market
36
Average to sell
Population
2,680
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Gulgong.
Gulgong is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$599,000
-6.4% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
$599,000
-6.4% annual growth
$240,480
36
Average days to sell
2,680
Median age: 41
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.60%
Based on $599,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.49%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-6.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202636 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.
5-year trajectory
at -6.4%/yr
2021
$834K
5-year change
-28%
2026
$599K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,680
Median age
41
Family households
67%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
203
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Gulgong.
Local schools for Gulgong
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gulgong Public School
Gulgong High School
Red Hill Environmental Education Centre
© 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 Gulgong.
- What is the median house price in Gulgong?
- The median house price in Gulgong, NSW 2852 is $599,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is -6.4%.
- What is the Gulgong postcode?
- Gulgong is in the 2852 postcode, in NSW, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gulgong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Gulgong?
- There are 4 schools serving Gulgong on this page, including Gulgong Public School, All Hallows Catholic Primary School Gulgong, Gulgong High School.
- What suburbs are near Gulgong?
- Gulgong is close to Stubbo, Cumbandry, Beryl, Canadian Lead, Galambine.
- What is the population of Gulgong?
- Gulgong has approximately 2,680 residents. The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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