# Gundaroo

Urban Centre · Area profile

Located in: New South Wales › Rest of NSW › Yass Valley › 2620 crosses NSW/ACT

Area: 1 km²

Almost every home in Gundaroo is a separate house, reflecting a spacious rural setting in the Yass Valley. This is a wealthy, highly educated community where nearly half of adults hold a university degree. It has become a magnet for families, with a surge in children and a typical resident age of 39. The area is defined by high incomes and a strong trend toward non-religious beliefs.

## Demographics & Identity

Gundaroo has a very young profile compared to similar areas, with children under 15 making up 25.6% of the population. This shift is striking given that the proportion of seniors has fallen by 30 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 503 | -13.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 39 yrs | -37.1% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.8% | -77.9% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 11.9% | -71.7% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 25.6% | +241.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 16.2% | +51.4% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 28.6%, Children (0–14) 25.6%, Young adults (25–44) 25.0%, Seniors (65+) 11.9%, Youth (15–24) 9.7%

**Marital status** — Married 56.0%, Never married 24.7%, Divorced 9.8%, Separated 5.6%, Widowed 1.9%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The community is predominantly Australian and English in ancestry. Only 11.5% of residents were born overseas, which is far below the national figure of 27.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 11.5% | -34.2% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 85.9%, England 4.6%, New Zealand 0.8%

**Ancestry** — Australian 49.7%, English 42.3%, Irish 13.7%, Scottish 12.5%, German 5.0%, Dutch 2.4%, Greek 1.8%, Italian 1.6%, Chinese 1.0%

## Language

English is the main language for 92.6% of people. While 5.2% use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—it remains far below the New South Wales average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 5.2% | +151.1% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 1.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 92.6%, Greek 1.0%

## Religion

A large majority of residents report no religion, at 58.6%. This is far above the national figure and represents a 39 point increase since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 58.6% | +198.4% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 58.6%, Christianity 36.0%, Not stated 2.8%, Buddhism 0.8%

## Education & Qualifications

The workforce is exceptionally well qualified, with 47.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average and aligns with a high proportion of residents who completed Year 12.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 81.3% | +184.4% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 47.2% | +494.0% since 2011 |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 81.3%, Year 10 8.8%, Year 9 or below 3.7%, Year 11 2.8%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 31.2%, Postgraduate degree 20.3%, Certificate III / IV 19.3%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.6%, Graduate diploma / certificate 7.6%, Certificate I / II 1.0%

**Field of qualification** — Society & culture 24.3%, Management & commerce 13.3%, Education 9.0%, Engineering & related 8.3%, Health 8.3%, Creative arts 7.0%, Architecture & building 6.0%, Natural & physical sciences 5.3%, Agriculture & environment 5.0%, Information technology 2.3%

## Income

Gundaroo is a high-income area where the typical household earns $3,380 a week, far above the national figure. Nearly 30% of individuals earn $2,000 or more weekly.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,518 | +321.7% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $3,380 | +482.8% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $3,449 | +398.4% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 29.4% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 58.7% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $4,000 or more 31.7%, $3,000–$3,999 26.9%, $1,500–$2,999 25.7%, $650–$1,499 11.4%, Under $650 3.6%

**Personal income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 37.9%, Under $650 26.0%, $650–$1,499 25.2%, $3,000 or more 10.6%

## Health & Disability

Residents are generally healthy, with only 2.8% needing help with daily activities. However, 10.9% of people report a mental health condition, which is higher than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 27.6% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.9% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 2.8% | -61.8% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 10.9%, Other condition 9.7%, Asthma 8.7%, Arthritis 6.2%, Cancer 4.0%, Heart disease 3.6%, Diabetes 2.6%, Lung condition 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 68.6%, One condition 20.5%, Two conditions 4.0%, Three or more 2.0%

## Community Participation

The area has a very high rate of volunteering at 30.2% and a strong military connection, with 8.5% having served in the Defence Force. About 40.8% of people provide unpaid childcare.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 30.2% | +69.0% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 12.5% | -8.1% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 40.8% | +190.8% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 8.5% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 24.7% | +1.9% since 2011 |

## Family & Households

Homes are typically large and full, with an average of 3.0 people per household. This is consistent with the fact that 71.5% of households are couples with children.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 3.0 | +66.7% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 7.5% | -58.8% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 8.4% | -77.4% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 71.5%, Couples without children 21.3%, One-parent families 7.5%

**Household size** — 2 people 34.7%, 4 people 24.6%, 3 people 19.2%, 5 people 9.6%, 1 person 8.4%, 6 or more 5.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Separate houses make up 99.4% of dwellings, and nearly 90% of these have three or more bedrooms. The typical monthly mortgage payment is $2,492, which is well above the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $528 | — |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,492 | +149.2% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.90 | -18.2% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 14.4% | -49.0% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 20.4% | -67.0% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 99.4% | +58.4% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 89.8% | +245.3% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 60.5%, Owned outright 20.4%, Rented 14.4%, Other tenure 1.8%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 99.4%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 38.3%, 4 bedrooms 38.3%, 5 or more 13.2%, 2 bedrooms 12.6%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 37.5%, $550–$749 20.8%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 38.6%, $3,000 or more 27.7%, $1,000–$1,799 20.8%, Under $1,000 5.9%

## Transport & Vehicles

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 0% of people commuting by public transport. Almost every home owns a vehicle, and 45.1% have two.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 1.9% | -75.5% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 13.8% | +95.8% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 61.3%, Worked at home 13.8%, Walked 4.7%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 45.1%, 3 vehicles 23.5%, 1 vehicle 19.8%, 4 or more 13.0%, No vehicle 1.9%

## Migration & Movement

The population is quite mobile, with 42% of residents having moved in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 42.0% | +23.5% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Job prospects are strong, with 80.4% of adults working or looking for work and a low unemployment rate of 3.0%. Many residents work in public administration, safety, or professional roles.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% | -78.4% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 80.4% | +138.9% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 59.9% | +25.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Public administration & safety 28.6%, Professional & technical 11.4%, Construction 10.1%, Education & training 10.1%, Health care & social assistance 9.8%, Accommodation & food 7.4%, Other services 4.0%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 3.0%, Administrative & support 3.0%, Media & telecommunications 2.4%, Manufacturing 2.0%, Retail trade 2.0%, Transport & warehousing 1.7%, Arts & recreation 1.7%, Electricity, gas & water 1.0%, Rental & real estate 1.0%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 29.3%, Managers 27.6%, Clerical & administrative 12.8%, Technicians & trades 11.8%, Community & personal service 9.4%, Labourers 5.7%, Sales workers 3.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 1.3%

## Walkability

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, the area is mostly car-dependent. There are no grocery stores or health services within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 3.4 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 4.9 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 90.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 90.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 99.2% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 17.9 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 35 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 4.1% | — |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL121046/gundaroo