Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Gunnedah, NSW

18 suburbs in Gunnedah council area · Population ~13,502 · 5,510 dwellings · 4,987 km²

Gunnedah Council Average R-Score 75 / 100 — top suburb in Gunnedah scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Gunnedah100

Highest R-Score out of 18 suburbs in Gunnedah

Gunnedah council average75

Across 10 scored suburbs in Gunnedah

Suburb medians in Gunnedah range from $165,000 to $6,877,500.

3-year population movement: +2.5%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.5% of stock (~26 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $4.4B. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (16%), Health Care and Social Assistance (10%), Education and Training (9%), Retail Trade (9%).

Typical suburb median price$450,000

Across 18 suburbs in Gunnedah (Sept 2026) · ~288 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent12.6%

Median asking rent ~$450/wk · Vacancy 5.5%.

Top suburb R-Score in Gunnedah100/100

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Gunnedah (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Gunnedah

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Gunnedah (New South Wales).

Is Gunnedah (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Gunnedah (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 75/100 across 18 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Gunnedah, the typical suburb median price is $450,000, median weekly rent is $450/wk, gross rental yield is 12.6%, and vacancy sits at 5.5%.

Which suburbs in Gunnedah have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Gunnedah (NSW) are Carroll (100/100, median $185,000), Curlewis (100/100, median $440,000), Mullaley (100/100, median $190,000), Emerald Hill (99/100, median $182,000), Breeza (98/100, median $450,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Gunnedah?

Across Gunnedah (NSW), the median suburb property price is $450,000, median asking rent is $450/wk, and median gross yield is 12.6%, with homes averaging 288 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Gunnedah include Emerald Hill (15.7%), Mullaley (13.1%), Carroll (12.7%).

What are the demographics and size of the Gunnedah council area?

Gunnedah is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 13,502, approximately 5,510 dwellings, covering 4,987 sq km.

What are the best streets in Gunnedah (NSW)?

Every street across all 18 suburbs in Gunnedah is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.