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Gunderbooka

NSW 2840 • New South Wales

27
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
2801.48 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Gunderbooka

Gunderbooka is an extremely remote outback locality in far north-western New South Wales, situated approximately 60 kilometres south of Bourke in the Bourke Shire local government area. With a recorded population of just 27 residents scattered across an enormous 2,801 square kilometre area, it is one of the most sparsely populated localities in New South Wales, encompassing vast pastoral sheep and cattle stations on the semi-arid plains of the Darling Riverine region. The locality includes the Gundabooka National Park, a significant protected area preserving mulga scrubland, dramatic gorges, and Aboriginal cultural heritage.

Life in Gunderbooka revolves around pastoral station work, with residents employed in wool and cattle production on large outback properties. The area offers extraordinary outback experiences including rugged gorge landscapes, ancient Aboriginal rock engravings at Gundabooka National Park, and outstanding night skies under some of Australia's darkest and most pristine conditions. All services — including fuel, groceries, medical, and schooling — are accessed in Bourke, the regional centre of far north-western New South Wales, approximately 60 kilometres to the north.

Gunderbooka falls under postcode 2840 and is governed by the Bourke Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Parkes, while state elections fall under the Barwon electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2840
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bourke
Federal Electorate
Parkes
State Electorate
Barwon
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.21°, 145.25°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2801.48 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2840

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2840, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$48,141
Median 2023–24
$53,992
▲ 12.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,694

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2840; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
790 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest NSW TrainLink coach at Bourke (~60 km)
By Car (Peak)
8 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8 hr

🛣️ Car essential; accessed via Kidman Way and Mitchell Highway through Bourke

Walkability Car-Dependent

Extremely remote outback locality; no footpaths, public transport, or services; all travel by private vehicle or light aircraft

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
27
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
nc / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
nc / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
nc / 100k
2yr Down 63.6% 10yr Down 14.7%
View all 62 offence types for Bourke →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gunderbooka NSW located? +

Gunderbooka is a remote outback locality in far north-western NSW, approximately 60 km south of Bourke on the semi-arid Darling Riverine plains.

What is Gundabooka National Park? +

Gundabooka National Park is a protected area within the Gunderbooka locality, featuring rugged gorges, mulga scrubland, and significant Aboriginal rock engraving sites managed by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

What LGA is Gunderbooka in? +

Gunderbooka falls within the Bourke Shire local government area in far north-western New South Wales.

What services are available near Gunderbooka? +

There are no services within Gunderbooka itself. All facilities including fuel, groceries, schools, and medical care are accessed in Bourke, approximately 60 km to the north.

Is Gunderbooka a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Gunderbooka is part of the Bourke 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 Gunderbooka? +

Gunderbooka had a population of 27 at the 2021 Census.