Gungal NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gungal NSW is 186 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gungal is $491 per week ($25,532 per year). Median rent in Gungal is $200 per week ($867 per month). Gungal has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Gungal has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gungal is $1,767.

There were 1 recorded offences in Gungal in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Gungal Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gungal Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$491/wk
$25,532 per year
#8291 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,767/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gungal Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.4% (102) Female 44.6% (82)

Population Density

1.3
people per km²
186 people · 146.7 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,550
Family income/wk

Gungal 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gungal Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
46.4% 26 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
53.6% 30 dwellings

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

Gungal Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gungal Religion

Catholic
35.3%
Anglican
27.2%
No Religion
22.8%
Uniting Church
4.9%
Not stated
4.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.3%
SB OSB NRA SB
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gungal Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
42.9%
Year 12 or equivalent
40.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.4%

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

Gungal Languages Spoken at Home

Italian
100.0%

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

Gungal Employment

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Employed full-time
30.1% 41 people
Employed part-time
18.4% 25 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.7% 5 people
🏠
Not in labour force
47.8% 65 people

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

Gungal Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.0%
Bachelor Degree
15.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.0%
Certificate I/II
10.0%

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

Gungal Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.1%
Managers
20.5%
Professionals
20.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
17.9%
Community & Personal Service
10.3%
Labourers
7.7%

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

Gungal Field of Study

Management & Commerce
34.3%
Engineering
25.7%
Agriculture & Environment
11.4%
Education
11.4%
Architecture & Building
8.6%
Health
8.6%

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

Gungal Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gungal Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
12.9%
$800-$999/wk
17.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.8%
$4,000+/wk
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gungal Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 75
↔️
Separated
4.0% 6
📋
Divorced
7.3% 11
🕊️
Widowed
5.3% 8
👤
Never married
33.3% 50

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gungal Ancestry

Australian
36.6%
English
24.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
10.2%
Irish
7.5%
Scottish
7.5%
Italian
6.0%
German
3.0%
Dutch
1.1%
Greek
1.1%
Maltese
1.1%
Other
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gungal School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
30.6%
Primary — Catholic
19.4%
Secondary — Catholic
19.4%
Vocational Education
13.9%
Pre-school
8.3%
Secondary — Government
8.3%

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

Gungal Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
11.5% 41
No need for assistance
88.5% 314

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

Gungal Volunteering

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Volunteer
16.8% 24
Not a volunteer
83.2% 119

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gungal Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
17.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
41.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
17.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gungal How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.1%
Did not go to work
10.9%
Car (passenger)
6.3%
Walked only
4.7%

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

Gungal Car Ownership

1 vehicle
31.3%
2 vehicles
32.8%
3 vehicles
16.4%
4+ vehicles
19.4%

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

Gungal Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.4%
2 bedrooms
6.8%
3 bedrooms
43.2%
4 bedrooms
33.8%
5 bedrooms
10.8%

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

Gungal Population Mobility

10.4%
moved in the last year
30.0%
moved in the last 5 years
5.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gungal Indigenous Population

16.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
62
Indigenous residents
315
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gungal Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
15
Diabetes
12
Arthritis
11
Asthma
10
Heart disease
9
Kidney disease
4
Cancer
3

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

Gungal Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.2%
$150-$299/wk
16.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gungal Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
48.4%
Couple — no children
33.5%
Couple — no children under 15
14.3%
One parent — no children under 15
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gungal Military Service

🏅
Previously served
6.9% 10
👤
Never served
93.1% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gungal Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
17.1% 25
Did not provide
82.9% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gungal Children Ever Born

No children
15.0%
1 child
20.0%
2 children
30.0%
3 children
15.0%
4 children
20.0%

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

Gungal When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951–1960
9
1961–1970
3
1981–1990
5

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

Gungal Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.6%
5–14 hours
31.8%
15–29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
12.6%
Did not do domestic work
24.5%

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

Gungal Household Size

1 person
13.1%
2 persons
49.2%
3 persons
9.8%
4 persons
13.1%
5 persons
6.6%
6+ persons
8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gungal Where Residents Moved From

Same address
164
Moved from NSW
13
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Gungal Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
81.8%
Step family — no other children
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gungal Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Gungal Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,333/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.0%

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

If you earn X in Gungal

≈ $5,776/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,133/wk
Rent share 15.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gungal vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gungal

What is the population of Gungal NSW?

The population of Gungal NSW is 186 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².Gungal is ranked #7,159 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gungal?

The median personal income in Gungal NSW is $491 per week, or $25,532 per year.The median household income is $1,333 per week.Family income is $1,550 per week.Gungal is ranked #8,291 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gungal?

Median rent in Gungal NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 15.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gungal ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gungal?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gungal NSW is $1,767. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gungal?

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

Is Gungal a good suburb to live in?

Gungal is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 186.The median income is $491/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.0% 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: 11816. All dollar figures in AUD.