Gol Gol, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Gol Gol NSW is 1,956 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gol Gol is $932 per week ($48,464 per year). Median rent in Gol Gol is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Gol Gol has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Gol Gol has a population density of 97 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gol Gol is England. The most common religion is No religion (47.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gol Gol is $1,733.

There were 15 recorded offences in Gol Gol in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

Population
1,956
Census 2021
Median income
$932/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$315/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Gol Gol vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Gol Gol is $932 a week, 22% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 516th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $315 a week, $70 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 15.0% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 37, 6 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGol GolTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$932/wk$765/wk +22%$766/wk
Household income$2,104/wk$1,704/wk +23%$1,637/wk
Rent$315/wk$385/wk −18%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,965/mo −12%$1,733/mo
Median age3743 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.0%22.6% −7.6 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Gol Gol, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Gol Gol Population

1,956 residents at the 2021 Census.

Gol Gol Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$932/wk
$48,464 per year
Ranked 1,788 of 14,663
Median Rent
$315/wk
$1,365 per month
Ranked 4,253 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Gol Gol Rent Prices & Affordability

15% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,104/wk
Median rent $315/wk
Rent to income 15.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Gol Gol against your income

About $9,117 a month
Median rent $315/wk
Left after rent $1,789/wk
Rent share 15.0%

Gol Gol Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1010
avg ICSEA score
201
total students
Gol Gol Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 201 students
1010
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Gol Gol Map

Gol Gol, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Gol Gol, New South Wales: 34.1707°S, 142.2209°E

Gol Gol Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Gol Gol

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (992) Female 49.2% (959)

Population Density

97
people per km²
1,956 people · 20.2 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,308
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
0.9%
Italy
0.9%
New Zealand
0.7%
Thailand
0.5%
Netherlands
0.4%
India
0.3%
Malaysia
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.8%
Macedonian
0.4%
Thai
0.4%
Korean
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Tamil
0.3%
Arabic
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
46.6%
English
40.7%
Scottish
10.4%
Irish
9.4%
Italian
6.9%
German
5.3%
Australian Aboriginal
2.8%
Dutch
1.6%
New Zealander
0.5%
French
0.4%
Macedonian
0.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
47.3%
Catholic
21.4%
Anglican
10.5%
Not stated
6.5%
Uniting Church
4.4%
Christian (other)
3.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.7%
Lutheran
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
61.7% 910
Separated
2.0% 30
Divorced
6.1% 90
Widowed
3.1% 45
Never married
27.1% 400

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
54.0%
Couple: no children
27.1%
Couple: no children under 15
13.2%
One parent: children under 15
3.6%
One parent: no children under 15
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
15.4%
2 persons
35.4%
3 persons
14.2%
4 persons
20.9%
5 persons
10.3%
6+ persons
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Gol Gol

Housing Tenure

Of the 648 occupied private dwellings in Gol Gol at the 2021 Census, 12.0% were rented, 36.3% owned outright and 49.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.7% 11 dwellings
Owned outright
36.3% 235 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
49.4% 320 dwellings
Rented
12.0% 78 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.7% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.6%
2 bedrooms
5.6%
3 bedrooms
40.0%
4 bedrooms
43.6%
5 bedrooms
7.6%
6+ bedrooms
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.9%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.0%
$600-$799/mo
5.2%
$800-$999/mo
6.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.6%
1 vehicle
16.8%
2 vehicles
48.5%
3 vehicles
22.7%
4+ vehicles
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Gol Gol

Employment

Employed full-time
48.6% 642 people
Employed part-time
21.2% 280 people
Unemployed
1.9% 25 people
Not in labour force
28.3% 374 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
24.0%
Managers
20.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.6%
Community & Personal Service
13.9%
Clerical & Administrative
11.0%
Labourers
6.3%
Sales Workers
5.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
1.0%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.5%
$800-$999/wk
7.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.5%
$4,000+/wk
13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.4%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
4.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.8%
$400-$499/wk
2.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.1%
$3,500+/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
84.7%
Did not go to work
7.9%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Walked only
0.8%
Truck
0.7%
Other
0.7%
Bus
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.0%
Bachelor Degree
25.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.4%
Postgraduate Degree
2.9%
Certificate I/II
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
17.9%
Management & Commerce
17.4%
Health
14.6%
Education
13.1%
Society & Culture
11.9%
Architecture & Building
8.1%
Agriculture & Environment
6.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.5%
Creative Arts
1.7%
Information Technology
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.2%
Secondary: Government
14.7%
Pre-school
14.5%
Secondary: Catholic
13.8%
Vocational Education
8.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.3%
Primary: Catholic
3.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.5%
Has need for assistance
2.9%
Need for assistance not stated
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
123
Asthma
85
Arthritis
57
Heart disease
43
Diabetes
33
Kidney disease
21
Cancer
19
Lung condition
15
Stroke
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.2% 211
Did not provide
84.8% 1,175

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.4% 255
Not a volunteer
81.6% 1,130

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.7% 51
Never served
96.3% 1,338

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
24.0%
1 child
8.6%
2 children
36.4%
3 children
23.0%
4 children
7.6%
5+ children
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
19
1961: 1970
10
1971: 1980
10
1981: 1990
12
1991: 2000
7
2001: 2010
13
2011: 2015
9
2016
4
2017
4
2019
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.8%
moved in the last year
44.7%
moved in the last 5 years
2.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,550
Moved from VIC
159
Moved: same area (SA2)
80
Moved from NSW
14
Moved from NT
3
Moved from overseas
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.2%
5: 14 hours
29.3%
15: 29 hours
18.3%
30+ hours
12.6%
Did not do domestic work
18.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.2%
Step family: no other children
11.5%
Blended family: no other children
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Gol Gol Crime Statistics

15 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
4
Other Against Property
4
Sexual Offences
3
Assault
1
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gol Gol

What is the population of Gol Gol NSW?

The population of Gol Gol NSW is 1,956 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 97 people per km². Gol Gol is ranked #3,060 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gol Gol?

The median personal income in Gol Gol NSW is $932 per week, or $48,464 per year. The median household income is $2,104 per week. Family income is $2,308 per week. Gol Gol is ranked #1,788 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gol Gol?

Median rent in Gol Gol NSW is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Rent represents 15.0% of household income, which is considered affordable. Gol Gol ranks #4,253 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gol Gol?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gol Gol NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gol Gol?

The median age in Gol Gol NSW is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gol Gol a good suburb to live in?

Gol Gol is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,956. The median income is $932/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11697. All dollar figures in AUD.