Guyra
Agriculture employs 25.5% of Guyra's workforce, the highest single industry share in the local economy, which explains much about who lives here and why. With a population of 2,003 spread across 299 square kilometres, density is just 6.7 people per km2. Household income sits at the 14.3rd percentile nationally, well below average, yet 45.9% of residents own their homes outright, above the typical rate for lower-income areas. The median house price of $390,000 is affordable compared to NSW state figures, and 95.8% of dwellings are separate houses on large blocks.
Population
2,003
Median Age
44.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,040/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
15
Median House
$390K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
At $390,000, the median house price in Guyra sits well below the NSW state median, making it one of the more affordable entry points in the New England region. Separate houses dominate at 95.8% of the stock, with 35.8% having four or more bedrooms, a higher large-home share than most regional towns. The price fell from $405,000 in 2024 to $370,000 in 2025, an 8.6% decline, which buyers should weigh against the low entry cost. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,170, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.0% stays below the 30% stress threshold. Outright ownership at 45.9% is unusually high compared to the national average, reflecting a settled, long-term resident base rather than a churn of new purchasers.
For Buyers
At $390,000, the median house price in Guyra sits well below the NSW state median, making it one of the more affordable entry points in the New England region. Separate houses dominate at 95.8% of the stock, with 35.8% having four or more bedrooms, a higher large-home share than most regional towns. The price fell from $405,000 in 2024 to $370,000 in 2025, an 8.6% decline, which buyers should weigh against the low entry cost. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,170, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 26.0% stays below the 30% stress threshold. Outright ownership at 45.9% is unusually high compared to the national average, reflecting a settled, long-term resident base rather than a churn of new purchasers.
For Investors
Rental conditions in Guyra present a mixed picture. Weekly rent of $260 is low in absolute terms, but the vacancy rate of 11.2% is high relative to a healthy market level of around 3%, signalling that demand does not absorb available supply. Renters make up 27.7% of households, providing a moderate tenant pool. The 13 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including new dwellings and subdivisions, indicate continued land activity. The median house price of $390,000 and $260 weekly rent imply a gross yield near 3.5%, above most metropolitan markets but not exceptional given the elevated vacancy. Community stability is notable: 82.9% of residents stayed in the same address in the year prior to the Census.
Development Activity
Total DAs
103
Last 12 Months
15
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-31.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Guyra iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Mary of the Angels Primary School
K-6 · 72 students
Bald Blair Public School
K-6 · 32 students
Guyra Central School
K-12 · 292 students
Demographics
The median age of 44 is 4 years above the national figure, consistent with a rural service-centre population that is not attracting large numbers of younger workers or families. Overseas-born residents account for just 8.8% of the population, which is 12.8 percentage points below the national average. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (750 residents), Scottish (187) and Irish (177). University qualifications reach 15.5%, which is 14.6 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting the agricultural and trades-based economy. The average household size is 2.3, marginally below the national average of 2.5. Couples with children (532 families) outnumber couples without children (424), suggesting a modest working-family core despite the aging median age.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.8%
Houses
1.9%
Townhouse
2.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Guyra's housing stock is almost entirely separate detached houses at 95.8%, with apartments representing only 2.2% and semi-detached dwellings 1.9%. This is a strongly detached-dominant market compared to the national mix. Three-bedroom homes are the most common at 47.6%, followed by four-plus bedrooms at 35.8%, giving buyers more larger-format options than in most suburban areas. Tenure is anchored by outright owners at 45.9%, well above typical levels, with mortgage holders at 26.4% and renters at 27.7%. The median house price dropped from $405,000 in 2024 to $370,000 in 2025. Rent-to-income sits at 25.0%, just below the 30% stress threshold. The 11.2% vacancy rate points to softer demand than supply would suggest.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,170
Rent / wk
$260
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$639
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
11.2%
Unoccupied
92
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.0%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
31.7%
Couples, no children
1,338
Total families
Economy & Employment
Agriculture is the dominant employer at 25.5% of the local workforce (117 workers), followed by Healthcare at 17.9% (82 workers) and Education at 12.4% (57 workers). Public Administration and Retail each contribute around 7-8%. By occupation, Labourers are the largest group at 162 workers, with Managers (123), Community and Personal Service (90) and Professionals (89) following. This occupational split reflects a service-town economy supporting a surrounding farming region rather than a white-collar professional base. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, above typical national levels, and the labour force participation rate of 48.5% is low, partly because 558 residents are not in the labour force. Household income at the 14.3rd percentile nationally is a direct consequence of the sector mix.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.2%
Part-time
32.5%
Participation
48.5%
Employed
748
Occupations
Top Industries
University
15.5%
Postgraduate
2.5%
Born Overseas
8.8%
Dwellings
722
Transport to Work
Car dependence is extremely high in Guyra: 83.9% of residents drive to work, compared to the national average of around 60-65%, because public transport accounts for just 2.3% of commute modes. Walking and cycling cover 4.9%. The large 299 km2 area means that services are spread out and access requires private transport for most trips. No schools are recorded in the dataset for Guyra, though the township serves as a regional centre for the surrounding area. Crime statistics are not available in this dataset. The need-assistance rate of 6.3% (108 residents) is moderate, reflecting the older median age of 44. Volunteering is relatively strong at 16.5%, above many comparable rural towns, indicating community engagement.
Drive
83.9%
Public Transport
2.3%
Walk / Cycle
4.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Guyra compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guyra a good suburb to live in?
Guyra suits buyers seeking affordable rural living. The $390,000 median house price is well below the NSW state median, mortgage-to-income is 26.0%, and 45.9% of residents own their homes outright. The trade-offs are a household income at the 14.3rd percentile nationally, an 11.2% vacancy rate, and near-complete car dependence at 83.9% of commuters.
What is the median house price in Guyra?
The median house price is $390,000. Prices fell from $405,000 in 2024 to $370,000 in 2025, an 8.6% decline. Weekly rent averages $260 and monthly mortgage repayments run approximately $1,170, putting the mortgage-to-income ratio at 26.0%, below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Guyra?
No schools are recorded inside the Guyra boundary in this dataset. The township functions as a regional service centre for the surrounding New England area. The local university qualification rate is 15.5%, which is 14.6 percentage points below the national average, reflecting the area's agricultural and trades economy.
Is Guyra safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Guyra in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, community stability is high: 82.9% of residents stayed at the same address in the prior year, and the volunteering rate of 16.5% reflects strong civic engagement relative to comparable rural towns.
Is Guyra good for property investment?
The $390,000 median and $260 weekly rent imply a gross yield near 3.5%, higher than most metropolitan markets, but the 11.2% vacancy rate signals that available properties are not being absorbed quickly. The price fell 8.6% from $405,000 in 2024 to $370,000 in 2025. Investors should weigh the yield against soft demand and the agricultural economy.
How is Guyra's population changing?
Guyra has a population of 2,003 across 299 km2 with a low density of 6.7 people per km2. The median age of 44 is 4 years above the national figure, and 82.9% of residents did not move in the prior year, indicating a stable but slow-growth community. The agriculture-dominated economy does not generate strong in-migration pressures.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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