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Gulgong NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Gulgong, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Gulgong NSW is 2,680 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gulgong is $650 per week ($33,800 per year). Median rent in Gulgong is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Gulgong has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Gulgong has a population density of 26.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Gulgong is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gulgong is $1,495.
There were 57 recorded offences in Gulgong in 2025-26, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (19 offences).
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Gulgong Population
Gulgong Median Income & Rent
Gulgong Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Gulgong Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Gulgong Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Gulgong Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Gulgong Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Gulgong Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Gulgong Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Gulgong Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Gulgong Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Gulgong Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Gulgong Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Gulgong Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Gulgong Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Gulgong Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Gulgong Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Gulgong School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Gulgong Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Gulgong Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Gulgong Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Gulgong How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Gulgong Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Gulgong Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Gulgong Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Gulgong Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Gulgong Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Gulgong Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Gulgong Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Gulgong Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Gulgong Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Gulgong Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Gulgong When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Gulgong Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Gulgong Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Gulgong Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Gulgong Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Gulgong Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 57 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Gulgong Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gulgong
What is the population of Gulgong NSW?
The population of Gulgong NSW is 2,680 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 26.3 people per km².Gulgong is ranked #2,607 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Gulgong?
The median personal income in Gulgong NSW is $650 per week, or $33,800 per year.The median household income is $1,371 per week.Family income is $1,753 per week.Gulgong is ranked #6,325 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Gulgong?
Median rent in Gulgong NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gulgong ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Gulgong?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gulgong NSW is $1,495. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Gulgong?
The median age in Gulgong NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Gulgong a good suburb to live in?
Gulgong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 2,680.The median income is $650/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11800. All dollar figures in AUD.