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Gingkin

NSW 2787 • New South Wales

62
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
140.67 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietMountain
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About Gingkin

Gingkin is a small rural locality in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, situated approximately 35 kilometres south of Lithgow and 15 kilometres north of Oberon within the Oberon Council area. Covering around 141 square kilometres, the locality recorded a population of 62 at the 2021 Census. The area lies in the high-country farming district of the Oberon Plateau, where cool-climate conditions support cattle and sheep grazing as well as potato and vegetable growing.

The Oberon district is known for its cool-climate agriculture, state forests, and proximity to the scenic Jenolan Caves system to the north. Oberon township provides the nearest local services including a supermarket, schools, and health facilities, while Lithgow to the north offers a wider range of regional amenities. Gingkin forms part of the productive tableland farming community, offering a quiet pastoral lifestyle in the elevated, forested country south-west of the Blue Mountains.

Gingkin falls under postcode 2787 and is governed by the Oberon Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2787
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Oberon
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Wollondilly
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.06°, 150.15°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
140.67 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2787

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2787, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,707
Median 2023–24
$56,816
▲ 24.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,147

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2787; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lithgow Station
38 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Oberon / Lithgow N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
185 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Lithgow (~38km away) to Central, approx. 2.5 hrs
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2.5 to 3 hrs via Great Western Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2.25 hrs

🛣️ Great Western Highway via the Blue Mountains connects to Sydney. Lithgow and Oberon are the nearest service centres.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services; Oberon approximately 15km away and Lithgow approximately 38km provide nearest facilities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
62
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
71.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
71.4 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
232 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
17.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
35.7 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Oberon →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gingkin known for? +

Gingkin is a quiet rural locality on the Oberon Plateau known for its cool-climate cattle, sheep, and potato farming on elevated tableland country near the Blue Mountains western slopes.

How far is Gingkin from Lithgow? +

Gingkin is approximately 35 to 38 kilometres south of Lithgow, the nearest town with a railway station, a drive of around 30 to 40 minutes on rural roads.

Does Gingkin have public transport? +

Gingkin has no public transport. Lithgow station approximately 38 kilometres away provides NSW TrainLink Blue Mountains services to Sydney Central in around 2.5 hours.

What is the population of Gingkin? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 62 in Gingkin, consistent with its small rural farming character on the Oberon Plateau.

Is Gingkin a good place to live? +

Gingkin suits those who value cool-climate farming and the open tableland landscapes of central NSW, with Oberon and Lithgow accessible for services and Sydney reachable within 2.5 to 3 hours.

What is the postcode for Gingkin? +

The postcode for Gingkin, New South Wales is 2787.

Is Gingkin a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Gingkin is part of the Oberon 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.