Gilgandra Shire
Located at the junction of the Newell, Oxley and Castlereagh Highways, Gilgandra is approximately halfway between Brisbane and Melbourne. Gilgandra is a friendly community with a great sense of civic pride.
Residents enjoy a relaxed country lifestyle with the advantage of a nearby major regional centre. Healthcare and social services have become large employers in the community and form an important part of the economy. Potential economic growth areas include aged care, renewable energy generation and enhancing Gilgandra’s cultural and historic character.
Population: 4,205
Land Area: 483,150.570ha
Distance from Sydney: 436km
Climate: 16-33oC
Median Rent: $210pw
Median Property Prices: $175,000
Labour Force Participation Rate: 54.91%
Top Industries
- Agriculture
- Healthcare
- Education
Attractions
- Coo-ee March Memorial
- Gilgandra Native Flora Reserve
- Grandma’s Dolls
- Orana Cactusworld
- Rural Museum
- Southern Cross Windmills
