Gilgandra · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Gilgandra

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much lower living costs define daily life in Gilgandra, where the typical monthly mortgage payment of $1,062 is far below the national figure. This affordability is a standout feature of the town, making housing significantly cheaper than in most other Australian areas.

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📍 Gilgandra, Suburb / Locality

Where Gilgandra sits — Median rent (weekly)

$200 ▲ +53.8%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Gilgandra — lower than 75% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Gilgandra$200
2827, NSW $200
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rent is far below the national figure at just $200. Similarly, the typical monthly mortgage payment is far below the New South Wales average, sitting at $1,062.

$200 ▲ +53.8%

Lower than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $130
  • 2016: $174
  • 2021: $200

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,062 ▲ +10.2%

Lower than 83% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $964
  • 2016: $1,083
  • 2021: $1,062

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Gilgandra, $200–$349 is the majority at 55%; Under $200 is next at 41%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Gilgandra, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 45%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (13%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Outright home ownership is well above the national average at 39.4%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting is 28.6%, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

28.6% ▼ -5.2%

Higher than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 30.1%
  • 2016: 30.9%
  • 2021: 28.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

39.4% ▼ -3.3%

Lower than 55% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 40.7%
  • 2016: 39.7%
  • 2021: 39.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Gilgandra, the largest group is Owned outright at 40%, followed by Rented (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 91.0% of the market, a figure far above the national average. While 72.7% of homes have three or more bedrooms, there are fewer people per bedroom here than in most other areas.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

91.0% ▲ +2.8%

Lower than 66% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 88.5%
  • 2016: 94.5%
  • 2021: 91.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

72.7% ▲ +0.6%

Lower than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 72.2%
  • 2016: 73.5%
  • 2021: 72.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Gilgandra, Separate house is the majority at 92%; Flat or apartment is next at 4%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Gilgandra, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 44%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (20%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Gilgandra [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11623/gilgandra/topic/housing-dwellings