New South Wales location profile
Gilgandra NSW 2827
Gilgandra is a friendly rural service town on the Castlereagh River, known historically as the “Town of Windmills” and as the starting point of the 1915 Coo-ee March. It offers a quiet country lifestyle, strong community spirit, and affordable housing with easy access to Dubbo’s larger services.
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Why families consider Gilgandra
Predominantly families, farmers, and retirees, with a mix of trades, agriculture, and local services. Lifestyle is relaxed and community-oriented, with sport, service clubs, and riverfront walks central to daily life.
Amenities & services
- Gilgandra Multipurpose Service (Hospital) and MPS emergency
- GP and allied health clinics
- Cooee Lodge aged care
- IGA supermarket and local grocers
- Pharmacies, post office, and hardware
- Cafes, pubs, bakeries, and takeaway
- Gilgandra Services Club and Bowling Club
- Gilgandra Shire Library – Miller Street, Gilgandra
Transport & connectivity
- NSW TrainLink coach services (to/from Dubbo, Coonabarabran, Tamworth)
- Nearest rail: Dubbo Station (~65km south)
- Newell Highway (A39)
- Oxley Highway (B56)
- Castlereagh Highway (B55)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Coo-ee Heritage Centre and museum
- Gilgandra Golf Club (18-hole)
- Gilgandra Swimming Pool (War Memorial Pool)
- Bowls and Services clubs
- Riverside walking/cycling paths and Windmill Walk
- Showground and sports ovals
- Castlereagh Riverbank parklands and Windmill Walk
- Coo-ee Heritage Centre grounds
- Gilgandra Golf Course greens
- Warrumbungle National Park (regional)
Education context
Small number of options including a community preschool, long day care, and family day care; places for infants can be limited—booking ahead recommended.
- Charles Sturt University – Dubbo Campus (~65km south)
- University of Sydney School of Rural Health – Dubbo
- TAFE NSW – Dubbo