Gurley NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gurley NSW is 248 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gurley is $860 per week ($44,720 per year). Median rent in Gurley is $200 per week ($867 per month). Gurley has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Gurley has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gurley is $618.

There were 3 recorded offences in Gurley in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Gurley Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gurley Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$860/wk
$44,720 per year
#2627 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$618/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gurley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (136) Female 46.2% (117)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
248 people · 953.6 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,937
Family income/wk

Gurley 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)

Gurley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.0% 24 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.0% 16 dwellings

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

Gurley Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gurley Religion

Not stated
30.5%
Catholic
19.3%
Anglican
18.1%
No Religion
12.8%
Christian (other)
9.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.8%
Baptist
2.1%
Salvation Army
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gurley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
52.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.7%

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

Gurley Employment

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Employed full-time
52.1% 62 people
Employed part-time
29.4% 35 people
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Not in labour force
18.5% 22 people

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

Gurley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
58.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.9%
Bachelor Degree
14.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.9%

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

Gurley Occupation

Managers
42.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
22.4%
Professionals
14.3%
Clerical & Administrative
14.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.1%

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

Gurley Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
35.8%
Engineering
20.8%
Education
11.3%
Management & Commerce
9.4%
Creative Arts
5.7%
Architecture & Building
5.7%
Health
5.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.7%

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

Gurley Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gurley Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
9.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.8%
$4,000+/wk
15.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gurley Marital Status

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Married
52.5% 106
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Separated
2.5% 5
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Divorced
8.9% 18
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Widowed
4.5% 9
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Never married
31.7% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gurley Ancestry

English
35.3%
Australian
33.2%
Scottish
11.6%
Irish
9.9%
German
5.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.0%
Dutch
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gurley School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
34.4%
Pre-school
18.8%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
15.6%
Primary — Catholic
12.5%
Primary — Government
9.4%
Secondary — Catholic
9.4%

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

Gurley Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.0% 7
No need for assistance
98.0% 339

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

Gurley Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.5% 37
Not a volunteer
71.5% 93

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gurley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
62.5%
$800-$999/mo
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gurley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.8%
Did not go to work
11.1%
Walked only
7.4%
Car (passenger)
3.7%

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

Gurley Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.6%
2 vehicles
26.8%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
28.6%

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

Gurley Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
5.8%
3 bedrooms
38.5%
4 bedrooms
36.5%
5 bedrooms
11.5%
6+ bedrooms
7.7%

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

Gurley Population Mobility

11.6%
moved in the last year
19.2%
moved in the last 5 years
1.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gurley Indigenous Population

4.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
16
Indigenous residents
335
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gurley Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
12
Heart disease
6
Mental health
6
Cancer
4
Stroke
4
Kidney disease
3

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

Gurley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.1%
$300-$399/wk
6.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.0%
$500-$649/wk
13.1%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.0%
$3,500+/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gurley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
49.7%
Couple — no children
32.4%
Couple — no children under 15
12.4%
One parent — no children under 15
3.4%
One parent — children under 15
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gurley Military Service

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Previously served
4.4% 6
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Never served
95.6% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gurley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.7% 30
Did not provide
77.3% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gurley Children Ever Born

No children
12.5%
2 children
35.0%
3 children
45.0%
4 children
7.5%

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

Gurley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.6%
5–14 hours
32.3%
15–29 hours
7.5%
30+ hours
15.0%
Did not do domestic work
22.6%

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

Gurley Household Size

1 person
15.2%
2 persons
34.8%
3 persons
15.2%
4 persons
10.6%
5 persons
9.1%
6+ persons
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gurley Where Residents Moved From

Same address
152
Moved from NSW
8
Moved — same area (SA2)
6
Moved from QLD
3

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

Gurley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
80.0%
Step family — no other children
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gurley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft
3

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Gurley Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 12.8%

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

If you earn X in Gurley

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,362/wk
Rent share 12.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gurley vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gurley

What is the population of Gurley NSW?

The population of Gurley NSW is 248 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Gurley is ranked #6,436 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gurley?

The median personal income in Gurley NSW is $860 per week, or $44,720 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.Gurley is ranked #2,627 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gurley?

Median rent in Gurley NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 12.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gurley ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gurley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gurley NSW is $618. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gurley?

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

Is Gurley a good suburb to live in?

Gurley is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 248.The median income is $860/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.8% 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: 11824. All dollar figures in AUD.