Discover the Gunnedah Shire

The landscape in the Gunnedah shire is an inspiring one. The Gunnedah Shire is home to vibrant communities, stunning sunsets and ever-lovable koalas. The Shire is dotted with parks and natural bushland areas while also being a rich agricultural and mining district. As a second home to one of Australia's most loved poets, Dorothea Mackellar, the landscape of the Gunnedah shire is believed to partially inspired her best known work, 'My Country'.

GUNNEDAH SHIRE STATISTICS

Population

Shire Population: 13,144 residents

Gunnedah Population: 8,338 residents

Housing

Gunnedah

Median House Price: $475,000

Median House Rental: $450

Employment

Average Wage: $54,625

Top Three Occupation Groups:

Managers
Professionals
Technicians and Trades Workers

Top Three Employment Sectors:

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
Health Care and Social Assistance
Education and Training

Australian Bureau of Statistics - Gunnedah Shire 2023, and NSW Department of Communities and Justice, 2023

Gunnedah residents are spoilt for choice when it comes to lifestyle. With galleries and museums for everything, from art to transport, Gunnedah is home to a thriving cultural scene. The modern theatre complex not only houses the cinema complex, but also attracts many theatrical and musical performances. All of these activities have stimulated strong art, musical and dramatic societies.

Gunnedah's stunning landscape inspired Dorothea Mackellar's famous poem 'My Country'

Gunnedah is known as the Koala Capital of the World with Koalas living around town and throught the shire

For those seeking more active pursuits, there are many sporting activities to choose from. Gunnedah has an 18-hole golf course, a heated swimming complex, world-class gymnasium and numerous well-maintained ovals and playing fields. Gunnedah is well recognized in the region as a town which has excellent Sporting Facilities and caters for the majority of sports.

GUNNEDAH SHIRE CLIMATE

Average Maximum Temperature:	26.3^oC
Average Minimum Temperature:	10.2^oC

Average Yearly Rainfall:	572mm
Average Days of Rain Per Year:	57

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Gunnedah 2023

Gunnedah has hosted AgQuip for over 50 years, a three day event which attracts 100,000 people each year

Gunnedah provides a wide range of career opportunities and easy connections to capital cities

TRANSPORT IN THE GUNNEDAH SHIRE

Public Transport

Daily bus connections to Tamworth and Dubbo and return
50 minute drive to Tamworth Regional Airport which provides daily connections to Sydney and Brisbane and twice weekly to Melbourne.
Daily North West Xplorer train service to and from Sydney

Driving from Gunnedah to:

Sydney - 436km in 5 hours

Brisbane - 613km in 7 hours and 15 minutes