Gulgong, NSW 2852
Warrumbungle Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2852
Updated
Median house price
$599,000
-6.4% over the past year.
Median of 67 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Gulgong at a glance
- Median unit
- $240,480
- Weekly rent
- $630
- Houses
- Population
- 2,680
- Median age 41
Prices: Median of 67 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2852), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Gulgong
Houses change hands at $599,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (67 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $240,480, roughly 60% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-6.4%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -6.4%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $120,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Gulgong on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2852)
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What to know about Gulgong
Gulgong (2852) sits in the Warrumbungle region of NSW. The median house here is $599,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -6.4% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Gulgong has roughly 2,680 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 32°C (hot), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 665 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in Gulgong
Location
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Gulgong's population at 2,680, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 67%
- Lone person
- 30%
- Owner occupied
- 72%
- Renter occupied
- 24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.47% (median rent $630/wk against a $599,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (24%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 5.47%
- On the $599,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -6.4%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
145 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 665 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 32.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 2.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Gulgong
- What is the median house price in Gulgong?
- The median house price in Gulgong, NSW 2852 is $599,000 (median of 67 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is -6.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Gulgong?
- A useful starting point is the Gulgong median house price of $599,000 (units $240,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Gulgong a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Gulgong is 5.5%: the median weekly house rent is $630 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2852), June 2026) against the median house price of $599,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 6.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Gulgong is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Gulgong postcode?
- Gulgong is in the 2852 postcode, in NSW, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
- Where is Gulgong?
- Gulgong is a suburb in the Warrumbungle Shire Council area, NSW 2852.
- What is the average rent in Gulgong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $630.
- 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?
- The population of Gulgong is approximately 2,680 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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