Gunning NSW

Postcode 2581 · Upper Lachlan Shire LGA

Gunning is a small community in New South Wales within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area (postcode 2581). With a population of 820, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $107K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Gunning is $735,000, having increased 5% over the past year. The median weekly rent is $350 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Gunning is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1024, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 25 bus stops. The crime rate in the Upper Lachlan Shire LGA is low at 1,562 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Gunning offers a gross rental yield of 2.5%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($735K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +5.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.5% Low Yield
Price vs State$735K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability6.9x Moderate
Price Momentum+5.0% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education8/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$735K
5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
820
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$2,049
Personal Income /wk$985
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Upper Lachlan Shire LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)1,562
Total Incidents136
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops25
Gunning Station, Coach Stop
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1024
Total Students125
Government1
Gunning Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1024
Data: 2026