Gunning Gap NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gunning Gap NSW is 88 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gunning Gap is $634 per week ($32,968 per year). Median rent in Gunning Gap is $150 per week ($650 per month). Gunning Gap has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Gunning Gap has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gunning Gap is $1,192.

There were 1 recorded offences in Gunning Gap in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Gunning Gap Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gunning Gap Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$634/wk
$32,968 per year
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,192/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Gunning Gap Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (42) Female 48.8% (40)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
88 people · 202.8 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Gunning Gap Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gunning Gap Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
59.1% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.9% 9 dwellings

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

Gunning Gap Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gunning Gap Religion

Catholic
28.9%
Not stated
18.9%
Anglican
17.8%
Uniting Church
16.7%
No Religion
12.2%
Baptist
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gunning Gap Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
42.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.0%

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

Gunning Gap Employment

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Employed full-time
47.0% 31 people
Employed part-time
28.8% 19 people
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Not in labour force
24.2% 16 people

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

Gunning Gap Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.0%
Bachelor Degree
32.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
28.0%

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

Gunning Gap Occupation

Managers
47.8%
Clerical & Administrative
21.7%
Professionals
17.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.0%

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

Gunning Gap Field of Study

Engineering
30.8%
Agriculture & Environment
23.1%
Society & Culture
19.2%
Management & Commerce
15.4%
Health
11.5%

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

Gunning Gap Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gunning Gap Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
46.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
26.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gunning Gap Marital Status

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Married
74.6% 47
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Separated
6.3% 4
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Never married
19.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gunning Gap Ancestry

Australian
45.3%
English
40.7%
Irish
10.5%
Scottish
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gunning Gap School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
29.4%
Pre-school
17.6%
Primary — Catholic
17.6%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
17.6%
Vocational Education
17.6%

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

Gunning Gap Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 158

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

Gunning Gap Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.6% 11
Not a volunteer
81.4% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gunning Gap Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gunning Gap How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.8%
Did not go to work
18.2%

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

Gunning Gap Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
29.2%
4+ vehicles
20.8%

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

Gunning Gap Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
26.9%
4 bedrooms
50.0%
5 bedrooms
23.1%

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

Gunning Gap Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
13.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gunning Gap Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
145
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gunning Gap Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

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

Gunning Gap Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
27.3%
$1-$149/wk
9.1%
$300-$399/wk
9.1%
$500-$649/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gunning Gap Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
52.3%
Couple — no children
24.6%
Couple — no children under 15
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gunning Gap Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
26.7% 16
Did not provide
73.3% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gunning Gap Children Ever Born

No children
47.6%
2 children
14.3%
3 children
38.1%

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

Gunning Gap When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
4

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

Gunning Gap Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
34.3%
5–14 hours
17.9%
15–29 hours
9.0%
30+ hours
20.9%
Did not do domestic work
17.9%

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

Gunning Gap Household Size

1 person
14.3%
2 persons
28.6%
4 persons
42.9%
5 persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gunning Gap Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gunning Gap Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024
2025

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

Gunning Gap Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.4%

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

If you earn X in Gunning Gap

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,162/wk
Rent share 11.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gunning Gap vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gunning Gap

What is the population of Gunning Gap NSW?

The population of Gunning Gap NSW is 88 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Gunning Gap?

The median personal income in Gunning Gap NSW is $634 per week, or $32,968 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.

How much is rent in Gunning Gap?

Median rent in Gunning Gap NSW is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 11.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Gunning Gap?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gunning Gap NSW is $1,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gunning Gap?

The median age in Gunning Gap NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gunning Gap a good suburb to live in?

Gunning Gap is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 88.The median income is $634/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.4% 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: 11820. All dollar figures in AUD.