Gilgooma
NSW 2829 • New South Wales
About Gilgooma
Gilgooma is a remote rural locality in the Orana region of far western New South Wales, located within the Coonamble Shire. Spanning an expansive 368 square kilometres, it is home to just 44 residents, reflecting the sparse settlement typical of this semi-arid pastoral zone. The landscape is dominated by open plains, dry eucalypt woodland, and large sheep and cattle stations that form the backbone of the local economy.
Life in Gilgooma is defined by the rhythms of pastoral farming and the close-knit community spirit common in outback New South Wales. Residents rely on the township of Coonamble, roughly an hour's drive away, for groceries, schools, medical facilities, and social connection. The wide open spaces, starry night skies, and the Barwon River system attract those seeking an authentic outback lifestyle, far removed from the pressures of urban living.
Gilgooma falls under postcode 2829 and is governed by the Coonamble Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Barwon electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2829
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2829, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2829; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Coonamble
🛣️ Entirely car dependent; unsealed roads may be impassable after heavy rain
No public transport, footpaths, or local services; a private vehicle is essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Coonamble High School ICSEA 7336822 1522 15C Aberford St
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Coonamble Public School ICSEA 7016822 1966 Bertram Street
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Tooloon Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Coonamble Local Government Area, which contains Gilgooma. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)