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Gurnang

NSW 2787 • New South Wales

94
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
58.04 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteBushlandRuralIndustrial

About Gurnang

Gurnang is a small, isolated locality in the Oberon local government area on the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, situated approximately 48 kilometres south of the town of Oberon and around 200 kilometres west of Sydney. With a recorded population of 94 at the 2021 Census, the locality covers 58 square kilometres within the Gurnang State Forest. The census population primarily reflects the inmates of the Oberon Correctional Centre, a minimum security facility located within the locality.

The Oberon Correctional Centre, which opened in 1931, was originally established to provide labour for clearing and planting the Gurnang State Forest and has capacity for approximately 140 minimum-security inmates. The surrounding landscape is dominated by pine and native forest plantations at elevation on the Central Tablelands. There are no residential services, shops, or schools within Gurnang — the nearest town for all services is Oberon, about 40 kilometres to the north. The locality is essentially institutional in character, set within a remote forested environment.

Gurnang falls under postcode 2787 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

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

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest station is Lithgow (approx 90 km)
By Car (Peak)
3-3.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5-3 hours

🛣️ Access via forest roads to Oberon, then Great Western Highway via Lithgow or Jenolan Caves Road

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote forested locality with no public amenities — the Oberon Correctional Centre is the only facility

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Gurnang by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Gurnang Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Gurnang" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
94
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gurnang known for? +

Gurnang is primarily known for the Oberon Correctional Centre, a minimum security facility that has operated within the Gurnang State Forest since 1931. The locality is also notable for its extensive pine and native forest plantations on the Central Tablelands.

How far is Gurnang from Sydney? +

Gurnang is approximately 200 kilometres west of Sydney CBD, which is around a 2.5 to 3.5 hour drive via Lithgow or Oberon. The nearest town is Oberon, about 40-48 kilometres to the north.

Does Gurnang have public transport? +

Gurnang has no public transport. There is no rail or bus service. The nearest train station is Lithgow, approximately 90 kilometres away on the Blue Mountains Line. A car is essential to reach the locality.

What is the population of Gurnang? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 94 in Gurnang. This figure predominantly reflects inmates of the Oberon Correctional Centre, as the locality has essentially no permanent residential population outside the facility.

Is Gurnang a good place to live? +

Gurnang is not a conventional residential locality. Its population consists almost entirely of inmates at the Oberon Correctional Centre. The surrounding area is remote state forest with no shops, schools, or residential services — the nearest town is Oberon, about 40 km away.

What is the postcode for Gurnang? +

The postcode for Gurnang, New South Wales is 2787.