Gunnedah at a glance
Median house
$475,000
+13.3% year on year
Median unit
$390,000
Days on market
34
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10.4k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Gunnedah.
The postcode for Gunnedah is 2380 (NSW).
The median house price in Gunnedah is $475,000.
Gunnedah (2380) sits in the Gunnedah region of NSW. The median house here is $475,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +13.3% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Gunnedah has roughly 10,359 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 34 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Gunnedah 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gunnedah's population at 10,359, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,359
Median age
37
Family households
67%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $475,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $390,000, roughly 18% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+13.3%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market sit around 34, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $95,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Gunnedah on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 34, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +13.3%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$475,000
+13.3% over the past year. Median unit price $390,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$475,000
+13.3% annual growth
$390,000
34
Average days to sell
10,359
Median age: 37
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.28% (median rent $300/wk against a $475,000 price tag). Units yield 4.00% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +13.3% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.28%
Based on $475,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.00%
Based on $390,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+13.3%
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 202665%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202434 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 +13.3%/yr
2021
$254K
5-year change
+87%
2026
$475K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,571
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
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gunnedah.
Local schools for Gunnedah
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Government School Catchment
G S Kidd Memorial School
Gunnedah South Public School
Gunnedah High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Gunnedah.
- What is the median house price in Gunnedah?
- The median house price in Gunnedah, NSW 2380 is $475,000. The median unit price is $390,000. Annual growth is +13.3%.
- What is the Gunnedah postcode?
- Gunnedah is in the 2380 postcode, in NSW, in the Gunnedah region.
- Where is Gunnedah?
- Gunnedah is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2380, in the Gunnedah region.
- What is the average rent in Gunnedah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Gunnedah?
- There are 7 schools serving Gunnedah on this page, including G S Kidd Memorial School, Gunnedah South Public School, Gunnedah High School.
- How walkable is Gunnedah?
- Gunnedah has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Gunnedah?
- Gunnedah is close to Gunnembene, Meermaul, Noggabri, Burburgate, Coocooboonah.
- What is the population of Gunnedah?
- The population of Gunnedah is approximately 10,359 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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