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Gundaroo NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Gundaroo, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Gundaroo NSW is 1,233 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gundaroo is $1,352 per week ($70,304 per year). Median rent in Gundaroo is $475 per week ($2,058 per month). Gundaroo has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Gundaroo has a population density of 4.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gundaroo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (58% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gundaroo is $2,474.

There were 8 recorded offences in Gundaroo in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (3 offences).

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Gundaroo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gundaroo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,352/wk

$70,304 per year

#226 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$475/wk

$2,058 per month

#822 of 14,663

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Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,474/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Gundaroo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (619) Female 50.0% (619)

Population Density

4.1

people per km²

1,233 people · 300.3 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$3,308

Family income/wk

Gundaroo Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Gundaroo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

37.6% 131 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

62.4% 217 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Gundaroo Country of Birth

Australia

92.8%

England

5.8%

Germany

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Gundaroo Religion

No Religion

57.7%

Catholic

15.5%

Anglican

12.3%

Not stated

5.2%

Uniting Church

3.2%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Pentecostal

2.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gundaroo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

79.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

13.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Gundaroo Languages Spoken at Home

Other

30.8%

Croatian

19.2%

German

19.2%

Spanish

19.2%

Thai

11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Gundaroo Employment

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Employed full-time

46.3% 421 people

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Employed part-time

26.3% 239 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 28 people

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Not in labour force

24.4% 222 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Gundaroo Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

35.3%

Certificate III/IV

22.4%

Postgraduate Degree

19.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.9%

Certificate I/II

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Gundaroo Occupation

Professionals

34.1%

Managers

28.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.7%

Clerical & Administrative

11.3%

Community & Personal Service

6.2%

Labourers

3.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.4%

Sales Workers

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Gundaroo Field of Study

Society & Culture

21.4%

Management & Commerce

17.9%

Engineering

10.9%

Health

9.9%

Architecture & Building

8.3%

Agriculture & Environment

6.8%

Education

6.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.6%

Creative Arts

5.9%

Information Technology

4.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Gundaroo Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gundaroo Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$400-$499/wk

1.1%

$500-$649/wk

1.7%

$650-$799/wk

1.4%

$800-$999/wk

1.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

10.8%

$4,000+/wk

35.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gundaroo Marital Status

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Married

61.0% 587

↔️

Separated

3.5% 34

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Divorced

9.1% 88

🕊️

Widowed

1.1% 11

👤

Never married

25.2% 242

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gundaroo Ancestry

Australian

34.4%

English

32.2%

Scottish

10.2%

Irish

9.4%

Other

4.5%

German

3.6%

Dutch

1.6%

Italian

1.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Greek

0.9%

French

0.7%

Polish

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gundaroo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.0%

Secondary — Government

18.3%

Vocational Education

10.3%

Pre-school

9.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.0%

Secondary — Catholic

8.7%

Primary — Catholic

6.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Gundaroo Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.1% 74

✅

No need for assistance

96.9% 2,323

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Gundaroo Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

30.7% 290

—

Not a volunteer

69.3% 656

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gundaroo Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.0%

$300-$449/mo

2.9%

$600-$799/mo

1.7%

$800-$999/mo

1.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

16.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

24.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gundaroo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.1%

Did not go to work

15.2%

Walked only

5.8%

Car (passenger)

1.8%

Other

1.8%

Truck

1.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Gundaroo Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.8%

1 vehicle

13.2%

2 vehicles

45.7%

3 vehicles

22.6%

4+ vehicles

17.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Gundaroo Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.8%

2 bedrooms

10.3%

3 bedrooms

32.9%

4 bedrooms

39.3%

5 bedrooms

11.8%

6+ bedrooms

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Gundaroo Population Mobility

10.4%

moved in the last year

40.1%

moved in the last 5 years

3.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

74.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gundaroo Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,371

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gundaroo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

112

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Gundaroo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

1.2%

$500-$649/wk

2.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.3%

$800-$999/wk

7.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

17.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.8%

$3,500+/wk

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gundaroo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.3%

Couple — no children

27.5%

Couple — no children under 15

18.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gundaroo Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

1.2% 11

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Current ADF — Reserves

1.7% 16

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Previously served

5.8% 55

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Never served

91.4% 867

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gundaroo Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.9% 141

—

Did not provide

85.1% 808

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gundaroo Children Ever Born

No children

28.9%

1 child

11.4%

2 children

33.5%

3 children

20.6%

4 children

4.2%

5+ children

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Gundaroo When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Gundaroo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.4%

5–14 hours

41.7%

15–29 hours

17.8%

30+ hours

11.1%

Did not do domestic work

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Gundaroo Household Size

1 person

10.4%

2 persons

36.6%

3 persons

18.3%

4 persons

19.6%

5 persons

9.7%

6+ persons

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gundaroo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,067

Moved from ACT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Gundaroo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

89.8%

Step family — no other children

8.0%

Blended family — no other children

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gundaroo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total

Weapons

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Gundaroo Schools

schools nearby

government

1101

avg ICSEA score

140

total students

Gundaroo Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 140 students

1101

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Gundaroo Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,243/wk

Median Rent $475/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Gundaroo

Your weekly income

≈ $14,053/month

Median rent $475/wk

Left after rent $2,768/wk

Rent share 14.6%

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Gundaroo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Tintenbar

Pop: 618 Income: $779/wk Rent: $555/wk

Bowning

Pop: 619 Income: $883/wk Rent: $330/wk

Wyalong

Pop: 620 Income: $740/wk Rent: $225/wk

Coopernook

Pop: 625 Income: $535/wk Rent: $305/wk

Delungra

Pop: 625 Income: $555/wk Rent: $200/wk

Smithtown

Pop: 625 Income: $662/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gundaroo

What is the population of Gundaroo NSW?

The population of Gundaroo NSW is 1,233 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.1 people per km².Gundaroo is ranked #3,667 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gundaroo?

The median personal income in Gundaroo NSW is $1,352 per week, or $70,304 per year.The median household income is $3,243 per week.Family income is $3,308 per week.Gundaroo is ranked #226 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gundaroo?

Median rent in Gundaroo NSW is $475 per week ($2,058 per month).Rent represents 14.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gundaroo ranks #822 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gundaroo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gundaroo NSW is $2,474. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gundaroo?

The median age in Gundaroo NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gundaroo a good suburb to live in?

Gundaroo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,233.The median income is $1,352/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.6% 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: 11811. All dollar figures in AUD.