Galong NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Galong, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Galong NSW is 235 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Galong is $679 per week ($35,308 per year). Median rent in Galong is $200 per week ($867 per month). Galong has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Galong has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Galong is England. The most common religion is Catholic (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Galong is $1,047.

There were 4 recorded offences in Galong in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Galong Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Galong Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$679/wk
$35,308 per year
#5854 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,047/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Galong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.7% (124) Female 46.3% (107)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
235 people · 260.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,583
Family income/wk

Galong 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 & Locality (SAL)

Galong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
74.1% 40 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.9% 14 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Galong Country of Birth

Australia
96.9%
England
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Galong Religion

Catholic
36.6%
Anglican
18.3%
Not stated
17.9%
No Religion
17.9%
Uniting Church
4.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.0%
Buddhism
1.6%
Christian (other)
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Galong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Galong Employment

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Employed full-time
36.5% 58 people
Employed part-time
19.5% 31 people
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Unemployed
2.5% 4 people
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Not in labour force
41.5% 66 people

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

Galong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.2%
Bachelor Degree
21.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
7.8%
Postgraduate Degree
6.7%
Certificate I/II
4.4%

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

Galong Occupation

Managers
30.3%
Professionals
21.2%
Community & Personal Service
10.6%
Clerical & Administrative
10.6%
Labourers
10.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.6%

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

Galong Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
25.9%
Engineering
18.5%
Management & Commerce
16.7%
Health
11.1%
Education
9.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.4%
Architecture & Building
5.6%
Society & Culture
5.6%

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

Galong Dwelling Types

Separate house
96.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Galong Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
10.3%
$400-$499/wk
13.8%
$650-$799/wk
15.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.2%
$4,000+/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Galong Marital Status

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Married
47.3% 97
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Separated
3.9% 8
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Divorced
4.9% 10
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Widowed
5.9% 12
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Never married
38.0% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Galong Ancestry

English
30.6%
Australian
28.8%
Irish
16.7%
Scottish
8.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.6%
Other
3.9%
German
2.8%
Italian
2.5%
Filipino
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Galong School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
38.2%
Primary — Government
23.5%
Pre-school
14.7%
Vocational Education
14.7%
Secondary — Catholic
8.8%

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

Galong Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.9% 22
No need for assistance
94.1% 351

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

Galong Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.9% 37
Not a volunteer
78.1% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Galong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Galong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.0%
Walked only
13.3%
Did not go to work
10.7%

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

Galong Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.8%
2 vehicles
33.8%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
12.5%

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

Galong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
8.0%
2 bedrooms
21.3%
3 bedrooms
34.7%
4 bedrooms
32.0%
6+ bedrooms
4.0%

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

Galong Population Mobility

11.9%
moved in the last year
26.7%
moved in the last 5 years
3.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Galong Indigenous Population

7.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
27
Indigenous residents
349
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Galong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
17
Arthritis
15
Lung condition
13
Heart disease
12
Asthma
10
Diabetes
9
Stroke
6

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

Galong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.2%
$1-$149/wk
2.2%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
6.6%
$400-$499/wk
8.0%
$650-$799/wk
13.9%
$800-$999/wk
10.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.0%
$3,500+/wk
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Galong Family Structure

Couple — no children
32.7%
Couple — no children under 15
32.0%
Couple — children under 15
28.0%
One parent — children under 15
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Galong Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.7% 8
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Never served
95.3% 162

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Galong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.6% 20
Did not provide
87.4% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Galong Children Ever Born

No children
30.9%
2 children
29.1%
3 children
20.0%
4 children
12.7%
5+ children
7.3%

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

Galong When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
3
2001–2010
5

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

Galong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.6%
5–14 hours
25.1%
15–29 hours
16.8%
30+ hours
13.8%
Did not do domestic work
25.7%

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

Galong Household Size

1 person
34.5%
2 persons
32.2%
3 persons
10.3%
4 persons
11.5%
5 persons
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Galong Where Residents Moved From

Same address
171
Moved from NSW
12
Moved — same area (SA2)
8
Moved from VIC
3

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

Galong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
78.3%
Blended family — no other children
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Galong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
2
Assault
1
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Galong Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,111/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.0%

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

If you earn X in Galong

≈ $4,814/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $911/wk
Rent share 18.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Galong vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Galong

What is the population of Galong NSW?

The population of Galong NSW is 235 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Galong is ranked #6,556 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Galong?

The median personal income in Galong NSW is $679 per week, or $35,308 per year.The median household income is $1,111 per week.Family income is $1,583 per week.Galong is ranked #5,854 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Galong?

Median rent in Galong NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 18.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Galong ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Galong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Galong NSW is $1,047. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Galong?

The median age in Galong NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Galong a good suburb to live in?

Galong is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 235.The median income is $679/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11584. All dollar figures in AUD.