Gum Flat at a glance
Weekly rent
$480
Houses · units $325
Population
209
Median age 45
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2360), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
Market
House prices in Gum Flat.
Median house price
Too few sales for a median
Only 2 house sales were recorded in calendar 2025, too few for a reliable median. We publish one from 5 sales or more. How we source data.
Sales data as of September 2026
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$325/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
209
Median age: 45
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
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The brief
What to know about Gum Flat.
The postcode for Gum Flat is 2360 (NSW), Gwydir.
Gum Flat (2360) sits in the Gwydir region of NSW.
Gum Flat has roughly 209 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Gum Flat 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gum Flat's population at 209, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
209
Median age
45
Family households
77%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
total offences in 2026
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 2026· 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 Gum Flat.
Local schools for Gum Flat
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Government School Catchment
Gum Flat Public School
Ross Hill Public School
Inverell High School
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Frequently asked
About Gum Flat.
- What is the Gum Flat postcode?
- Gum Flat is in the 2360 postcode, in NSW, in the Gwydir region.
- Where is Gum Flat?
- Gum Flat is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2360, in the Gwydir region.
- What is the average rent in Gum Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $325.
- What schools are in Gum Flat?
- There are 7 schools serving Gum Flat on this page, including Gum Flat Public School, Ross Hill Public School, Inverell High School.
- How walkable is Gum Flat?
- Gum Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gum Flat?
- Gum Flat is close to Little Plain, Auburn Vale, Rob Roy, Inverell, Mount Russell.
- What is the population of Gum Flat?
- The population of Gum Flat is approximately 209 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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