Gunning at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
820
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Gunning.
The postcode for Gunning is 2581 (NSW).
Gunning (2581) sits in the Goulburn Mulwaree region of NSW.
Gunning has roughly 820 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Gunning scores 14/100 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gunning's population at 820, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
820
Median age
38
Family households
75%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
820
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
48
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.
14
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gunning.
Local schools for Gunning
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gunning Public School
Dalton Public School
Breadalbane Public School
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Frequently asked
About Gunning.
- What is the Gunning postcode?
- Gunning is in the 2581 postcode, in NSW, in the Goulburn Mulwaree region.
- Where is Gunning?
- Gunning is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2581, in the Goulburn Mulwaree region.
- What is the average rent in Gunning?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Gunning?
- There are 13 schools serving Gunning on this page, including Gunning Public School, Dalton Public School, Breadalbane Public School.
- How walkable is Gunning?
- Gunning has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gunning?
- Gunning is close to Dalton, Cullerin, Oolong, Lerida, Tallaganda.
- What is the population of Gunning?
- The population of Gunning is approximately 820 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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