Gunning Gap
NSW 2871 • New South Wales
About Gunning Gap
Gunning Gap is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Forbes Shire Council area of New South Wales, situated within the Central Tablelands region approximately 350 kilometres west of Sydney. The locality covers around 203 square kilometres of undulating agricultural land, with a small recorded population of around 88 people spread across large farming properties. It takes its name from a low pass in the surrounding plains, and the area is characteristic of the wheat-belt and sheep-grazing country that defines this part of inland NSW. The nearest substantial service town is Forbes, roughly 35–45 kilometres to the north.
Life in Gunning Gap revolves around primary production, with cropping, wool, and livestock farming the dominant activities across its expansive paddocks. There are no shops, schools, or formal community services within the locality itself; residents travel to Forbes or Parkes (approximately 60 km) for supplies, health services, and education. The landscape is typical of the Central West: wide open skies, long sightlines across golden plains, and the quiet rhythms of agricultural life. Road access is via unsealed and local rural roads connecting to the Newell Highway corridor.
Gunning Gap falls under postcode 2871 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Orange electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink Coach — Forbes / Parkes / Sydney Forbes ~40 min by road
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Forbes is the primary service hub ~38 km away; Parkes ~60 km; Newell Highway provides main regional connectivity
No footpaths or public infrastructure; private vehicle essential for all trips.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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North Condobolin Rd
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Bedgerabong-Burcher Rd
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Forbes High School ICSEA 84818 Wyndham Ave
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Forbes North Public School ICSEA 818Thomson & Facey Sts
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Forbes Public School ICSEA 940Browne & Lachlan Sts
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College Road
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2 Dalton Street
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Gunning Gap by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Gunning Gap Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Gunning Gap" under Suburb