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Gilmore

NSW 2720 • New South Wales

229
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
95.59 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Gilmore

Gilmore is a small rural locality in the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales, situated approximately 10 kilometres north-west of Tumut and around 100 kilometres south of Canberra. With a population of just 229 people spread across nearly 96 square kilometres, it is a sparsely populated farming district characterised by rolling pastoral land, timber production, and scenic river valleys typical of the Snowy Mountains foothills. The locality takes its name from a rural heritage and sits within the Snowy Valleys Council area.

Life in Gilmore is quintessentially rural, with residents typically engaged in grazing, mixed farming, or forestry-related industries that underpin the local economy. The nearby town of Tumut provides access to schools, supermarkets, medical services, and community facilities, and is home to the annual Tumut Festival of the Falling Leaf celebrated each autumn. The surrounding landscape offers outstanding natural beauty, with the Snowy Mountains, Blowering Reservoir, and the Tumut River providing opportunities for fishing, bushwalking, and camping for those who value an outdoor, self-sufficient lifestyle.

Gilmore falls under postcode 2720 and is governed by the Snowy Valleys Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2720
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Snowy Valleys
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.38°, 148.38°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
95.59 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2720

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2720, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,988
Median 2023–24
$57,659
▲ 20.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,797

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2720; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach — Canberra / Wagga Wagga approx 1.5 hrs to Canberra

Commute to Canberra CBD

Distance
105 km
By Train
No train service; regional coach from Tumut
By Car (Peak)
approx 1 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx 1 hr 10 min

🛣️ Access via Snowy Mountains Highway and Monaro Highway; car essential

Walkability Car-Dependent

Dispersed rural locality with no footpaths or public transport; all travel by private vehicle

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
229
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Snowy Valleys Local Government Area, which contains Gilmore. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
200.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 11.5%
Motor vehicle theft
173.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
367.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
347.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 7.0%
View all 62 offence types for Snowy Valleys →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gilmore NSW 2720 located? +

Gilmore is a rural locality approximately 10 kilometres north-west of Tumut in the Snowy Valleys region of New South Wales, around 100 kilometres south of Canberra.

What is the population of Gilmore NSW? +

Gilmore has a small population of approximately 229 residents according to the 2021 Census.

What services are near Gilmore NSW? +

The nearby town of Tumut (approximately 10 km away) provides supermarkets, schools, a hospital, and other essential services for Gilmore residents.

Is there public transport in Gilmore NSW? +

There is no local public transport in Gilmore. Regional coach services connect Tumut to Canberra and Wagga Wagga, but a private vehicle is essential for day-to-day travel.

Is Gilmore a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Gilmore is part of the Snowy Valleys LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Gilmore? +

Gilmore had a population of 229 at the 2021 Census.