Gundary NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gundary NSW is 306 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gundary is $789 per week ($41,028 per year). Median rent in Gundary is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Gundary has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Gundary has a population density of 2.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gundary is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gundary is $2,167.

There were 10 recorded offences in Gundary in 2024-25, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (4 offences).

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Gundary Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gundary Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$789/wk
$41,028 per year
#3765 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
#4529 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gundary Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (162) Female 46.9% (143)

Population Density

2.8
people per km²
306 people · 107.5 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
Family income/wk

Gundary 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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gundary Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
56.0% 47 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
44.0% 37 dwellings

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

Gundary Country of Birth

Australia
94.4%
England
5.6%

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

Gundary Religion

No Religion
35.6%
Anglican
26.1%
Catholic
18.2%
Uniting Church
7.3%
Not stated
5.0%
Christian (other)
4.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.6%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gundary Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
48.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.2%

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

Gundary Languages Spoken at Home

Spanish
62.5%
German
37.5%

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

Gundary Employment

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Employed full-time
39.0% 89 people
Employed part-time
22.8% 52 people
🏠
Not in labour force
38.2% 87 people

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

Gundary Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
41.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.1%
Bachelor Degree
18.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.9%
Certificate I/II
4.9%
Postgraduate Degree
3.5%

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

Gundary Occupation

Managers
23.5%
Professionals
16.5%
Community & Personal Service
13.9%
Clerical & Administrative
13.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.6%
Labourers
8.7%
Sales Workers
2.6%

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

Gundary Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.9%
Society & Culture
16.7%
Engineering
15.6%
Architecture & Building
13.5%
Health
11.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.3%
Agriculture & Environment
6.3%
Education
4.2%
Information Technology
3.1%

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

Gundary Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gundary Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
5.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.3%
$4,000+/wk
21.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gundary Marital Status

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Married
59.3% 150
↔️
Separated
2.8% 7
📋
Divorced
8.7% 22
🕊️
Widowed
5.9% 15
👤
Never married
23.3% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gundary Ancestry

English
36.3%
Australian
27.1%
Irish
8.6%
Scottish
7.2%
Other
5.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.3%
German
3.5%
Spanish
1.9%
Italian
1.6%
Dutch
1.4%
Chinese
0.9%
Polish
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gundary School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
31.3%
Secondary — Government
25.4%
Vocational Education
14.9%
Secondary — Catholic
13.4%
Pre-school
9.0%
Primary — Catholic
6.0%

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

Gundary Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.6% 22
No need for assistance
96.4% 587

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

Gundary Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
19.7% 47
Not a volunteer
80.3% 192

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gundary Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
31.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gundary How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
83.9%
Did not go to work
7.3%
Car (passenger)
4.0%
Truck
2.4%
Walked only
2.4%

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

Gundary Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.0%
2 vehicles
35.9%
3 vehicles
30.4%
4+ vehicles
21.7%

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

Gundary Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.4%
2 bedrooms
9.9%
3 bedrooms
28.6%
4 bedrooms
39.6%
5 bedrooms
9.9%
6+ bedrooms
7.7%

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

Gundary Population Mobility

9.8%
moved in the last year
24.5%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gundary Indigenous Population

7.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
47
Indigenous residents
562
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gundary Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
23
Arthritis
20
Mental health
20
Heart disease
19
Lung condition
18
Diabetes
13
Kidney disease
6
Stroke
4
Cancer
3

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

Gundary Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.6%
$1-$149/wk
7.4%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
1.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
12.6%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.7%
$3,500+/wk
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gundary Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
39.0%
Couple — no children
24.7%
Couple — no children under 15
21.3%
One parent — children under 15
9.7%
One parent — no children under 15
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gundary Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.3% 13
👤
Never served
94.7% 232

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gundary Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
17.6% 42
Did not provide
82.4% 196

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gundary Children Ever Born

No children
14.0%
1 child
9.7%
2 children
38.7%
3 children
34.4%
4 children
3.2%

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

Gundary When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
10
1971–1980
4
1981–1990
16
1991–2000
3
2001–2010
7

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

Gundary Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.3%
5–14 hours
29.1%
15–29 hours
16.0%
30+ hours
13.9%
Did not do domestic work
21.7%

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

Gundary Household Size

1 person
15.5%
2 persons
34.0%
3 persons
11.3%
4 persons
21.6%
5 persons
8.2%
6+ persons
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gundary Where Residents Moved From

Same address
267
Moved from NSW
27
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Gundary Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
84.6%
Step family — no other children
7.7%
Blended family — no other children
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gundary Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 10 total

Other Against Property
4
Drug Offences
2
Weapons
2
Theft
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Gundary Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,200/wk
Median Rent $300/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.6%

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

If you earn X in Gundary

≈ $9,533/month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,900/wk
Rent share 13.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gundary vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gundary

What is the population of Gundary NSW?

The population of Gundary NSW is 306 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.8 people per km².Gundary is ranked #5,979 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gundary?

The median personal income in Gundary NSW is $789 per week, or $41,028 per year.The median household income is $2,200 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.Gundary is ranked #3,765 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gundary?

Median rent in Gundary NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 13.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gundary ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gundary?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gundary NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gundary?

The median age in Gundary NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gundary a good suburb to live in?

Gundary is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 306.The median income is $789/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11812. All dollar figures in AUD.