The 1947 Census revealed that the population of Mudgee was
4,178, Gulgong 1,580, and the district 12,600 persons (1947 Census figures).
The town has an ultra modern store with a staff of 54 people, a mining company, several other sizeable stores, five hotels, two banks, electric light, water, bus and taxi service. Also, there are three doctors, two chemists, and a dentist. The population of Gulgong is 1750 and the surrounding districts in the vicinity of 4000.
Gulgong Golf Club has a membership of 90, there are six public tennis courts, bowling green— in fact, the town has every facility.
— "Einnoc," Gulgong.
