Council (LGA) · Area profile

Gunnedah

4,987 km²

Gunnedah is characterised by a somewhat younger age profile and slightly above-average household incomes.

📍 Gunnedah, Council (LGA)

Demographics & Identity

Total population12,929▲ +7.2%since 2011 Median age37 yrs▼ -7.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population15.6%People aged 65 and over19.0%Children under 1522.4%People in a de facto relationship14.1%▲ +41.8%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Gunnedah, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 25%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)25.1%

Older adults (45–64)23.0%

Children (0–14)22.4%

Seniors (65+)19.0%

Youth (15–24)10.6%

Marital status

In Gunnedah, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (8%).

Married45%
Never married36%
Divorced8%
Widowed7%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Gunnedah, the largest group is Australia at 97%, followed by England (1%) and Philippines (1%).

Australia85.6%

England0.9%

Philippines0.7%

New Zealand0.6%

South Africa0.3%

India0.2%

China0.2%

Vietnam0.1%

Italy0.0%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In Gunnedah, the largest group is Australian at 41%, followed by English (34%) and Irish (10%).

Australian45.6%

English38.0%

Irish10.6%

Scottish9.5%

German3.8%

Filipino0.8%

Italian0.8%

Dutch0.8%

Chinese0.7%

Greek0.2%

Language

People using another language at home3.2%

Language used at home

In Gunnedah, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Tagalog (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only88.2%

Tagalog0.3%

Mandarin0.3%

Punjabi0.1%

Vietnamese0.1%

Cantonese0.1%

Italian0.0%

Greek0.0%

Religion

People with no religion32.4%

Religious affiliation

In Gunnedah, the largest group is Christianity at 63%, followed by No religion (36%) and Buddhism (0%).

Christianity63%
No religion36%
Buddhism0%
Other religions0%
Hinduism0%
Islam0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1237.0%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher12.0%

Highest year of school

In Gunnedah, the largest group is Year 12 at 41%, followed by Year 10 (36%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1237.0%

Year 1032.1%

Year 9 or below13.8%

Year 116.6%

Highest qualification level

In Gunnedah, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 52%, followed by Bachelor degree (21%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Certificate III / IV38.6%

Bachelor degree15.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.7%

Postgraduate degree3.1%

Certificate I / II2.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.1%

Field of qualification

In Gunnedah, the largest group is Engineering & related at 25%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Health (12%).

Engineering & related19.6%

Management & commerce13.4%

Health9.4%

Education9.0%

Society & culture8.9%

Agriculture & environment5.3%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.3%

Architecture & building3.4%

Creative arts1.1%

Natural & physical sciences0.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$780▲ +60.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,557▲ +66.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,001▲ +66.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week11.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week18.9%

Household income distribution

In Gunnedah, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and Under $650 (19%).

$1,500–$2,99928.4%

$650–$1,49927.3%

Under $65017.5%

$3,000–$3,99910.0%

$4,000 or more9.0%

Personal income distribution

In Gunnedah, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

Under $65037.6%

$650–$1,49930.1%

$1,500–$2,99916.8%

$3,000 or more3.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.6%People with a mental health condition8.0%People needing help with daily activities6.1%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Gunnedah, the largest group is None at 66%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (7%).

None57.9%

One condition19.7%

Two conditions6.1%

Three or more3.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Gunnedah, the largest group is Asthma at 19%, followed by Arthritis (19%) and Mental health (16%).

Asthma9.7%

Arthritis9.6%

Mental health8.0%

Other condition6.7%

Diabetes5.2%

Heart disease4.4%

Cancer3.1%

Lung condition2.5%

Stroke1.1%

Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.1%People providing unpaid care12.0%People caring for children unpaid28.7%People who served in the Defence Force2.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families16.0%People living alone27.7%▲ +0.8%since 2011

Family composition

In Gunnedah, the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (16%).

Couples with children56%
Couples without children27%
One-parent families16%
Other families1%

Household size

In Gunnedah, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (28%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people34.8%

1 person27.7%

3 people13.7%

4 people13.5%

5 people7.2%

6 or more3.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$300▲ +57.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,476▲ +13.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting28.6%Homes owned outright33.7%Separate (detached) houses89.9%Homes with three or more bedrooms81.2%▲ +4.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Gunnedah, the largest group is Owned outright at 34%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Rented (29%).

Owned outright34%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Rented29%
Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Gunnedah, the largest group is Separate house at 90%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (8%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house90%
Townhouse / semi-detached8%
Flat or apartment2%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Gunnedah, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 43%, followed by 4 bedrooms (32%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms41.9%

4 bedrooms31.6%

2 bedrooms14.3%

5 or more7.7%

1 bedroom2.2%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Gunnedah, the largest group is $200–$349 at 50%, followed by $350–$549 (31%) and Under $200 (17%).

$200–$34947.4%

$350–$54929.3%

Under $20016.3%

$550–$7491.5%

$750 or more0.2%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Gunnedah, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 43%, followed by Under $1,000 (24%) and $1,800–$2,999 (24%).

$1,000–$1,79939.7%

Under $1,00022.7%

$1,800–$2,99922.7%

$3,000 or more8.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.9%▼ -37.7%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Gunnedah, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 38%, followed by 1 vehicle (33%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles38.2%

1 vehicle33.0%

3 vehicles15.0%

4 or more9.0%

No vehicle4.9%

How people get to work

In Gunnedah, the largest group is Car (driver) at 75%, followed by Worked at home (12%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)64.5%

Worked at home10.1%

Car (passenger)5.7%

Walked3.0%

Bus2.3%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years37.3%Recent arrivals from overseas18.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.2%Labour-force participation61.1%Employed full-time65.0%

Industries people work in

In Gunnedah, the largest group is Mining at 15%, followed by Agriculture, forestry & fishing (13%) and Health care & social assistance (11%).

Mining14.1%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing12.9%

Health care & social assistance10.8%

Education & training9.1%

Retail trade7.8%

Construction5.9%

Accommodation & food5.8%

Other services4.6%

Manufacturing4.6%

Public administration & safety4.3%

Occupations people work in

In Gunnedah, the largest group is Managers at 16%, followed by Machinery operators & drivers (15%) and Professionals (14%).

Managers15.8%

Machinery operators & drivers15.1%

Professionals14.0%

Technicians & trades13.8%

Labourers12.0%

Community & personal service10.7%

Clerical & administrative9.5%

Sales workers7.4%

Areas within Gunnedah

Gunnedah Gunnedah Surrounds

Nearby areas

Liverpool Plains Tamworth Regional Warrumbungle Shire Narrabri Uralla Upper Hunter Shire Walcha Muswellbrook

👥 Demographics & Identity