Gwabegar NSW 2356
Gwabegar sits 574 km from Sydney CBD in New South Wales, around 6 hours 55 minutes by car. Census data records 124 residents with a median age of 54 and a median household income of $44,720 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population fell 23.5% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $23 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $698. The area shows high crime risk. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 124. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Median House Price
Q4 2025Gwabegar's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $5,000 in the December 2025 quarter, roughly 94% below where it sat a year earlier. That said, only three sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level. Zoom out: prices have fallen roughly 99% over the past decade — 40.1% per year on average.
$5,000
Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Is Gwabegar safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Gwabegar sits in the high band, with 22 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 633% on the prior year.
22 offences
633.3% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Gwabegar killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
Narrabri Shire Council has published 10 flood studies on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
Schools
One school serves Gwabegar, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 21 students in one school (avg 21)
Primary
Walkability
Gwabegar is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Gwabegar.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 27
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Narrabri: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Gwabegar is home to 124 residents, with a median age of 54 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $45,000 a year, with unemployment at 9.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
124
Median Age
54
Median Household Income
$44,720/yr
Census Median Rent
$23/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$698/mo
Avg Household Size
2.2
Median Personal Income
$23,608/yr
Unemployment Rate
9.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
22.9%
Total Dwellings
48
Owner-Occupier Rate
85.7%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
2.7%
Mortgage Stress
18.7%
Work From Home
28.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 73.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 83.9%
- Employment Rate
- 35.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 17.7%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,140 a year through Narrabri based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 61%
- Environmental 39%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Narrabri
In the year to August 2026, 14 new dwellings were approved across Narrabri. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Pilliga Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Climate & Setting
from Baradine Forestry, 43.3 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, cool winters.
- Elevation
- 205 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 516 mm
- 47 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 33.1°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 3.2°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 2356, 0 of 158 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.0% (0 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.0%.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Jamie Chaffey The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Jamie Chaffey | 37.0% | 63.0% | +5.2 |
| 2022 | Mark Coulton | 32.2% | 67.8% | +0.9 |
| 2019 | Mark Coulton | 33.1% | 66.9% | +1.8 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Roy Butler Independent
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Roy Butler IND | 66.0% |
| 2019 | Roy Butler | 56.6% |
| 2015 | Kevin Humphries NP | 62.9% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
Looking at a specific address in Gwabegar?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 124 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Gwabegar
Is Gwabegar a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Gwabegar is high (95/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Gwabegar?
Gwabegar has a low recorded bushfire history (27/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Gwabegar?
Gwabegar, NSW had a population of 124 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Gwabegar, NSW?
The postcode for Gwabegar, NSW is 2356.
How far is Gwabegar from Sydney?
Gwabegar is 574 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 413 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Gwabegar?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Gwabegar was $44,720 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Gwabegar?
There are too few current rental listings in Gwabegar for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $23, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Gwabegar?
The median age of residents in Gwabegar was 54 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Gwabegar at risk of bushfire?
Gwabegar has a low recorded bushfire history (27/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Gwabegar?
There is 1 school inside the Gwabegar boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
What is the weather like in Gwabegar?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Gwabegar, Baradine Forestry (43.3 km away), summer days average 33.1°C, winter nights 3.2°C, and 516 mm of rain a year over 47 rainy days over 2006-2026.
What is the median house price in Gwabegar?
The median sale price for houses in Gwabegar was $5,000 in the Q4 2025 quarter, based on a small sample of 3 sales — take as indicative.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Gwabegar?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Gwabegar belong to?
Gwabegar sits within the Narrabri local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Gwabegar?
The average residential rates bill through Narrabri is $1,140 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Gwabegar?
Across Narrabri, 14 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Gwabegar in?
Gwabegar sits within the federal Division of Parkes, currently held by Jamie Chaffey (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Q4 2025
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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