Suburbs Gilgooma

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Gilgooma NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gilgooma NSW is 44 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gilgooma is $1,208 per week ($62,816 per year). Median rent in Gilgooma is $113 per week ($490 per month). Gilgooma has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Gilgooma has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gilgooma is $8,000.

There were 1 recorded offences in Gilgooma in 2025-26, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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📍 Gilgooma, New South Wales — 30.6927°S, 148.5753°E

Crime: Low Med High

Gilgooma Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gilgooma Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,208/wk
$62,816 per year
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Median Rent
$113/wk
$490 per month
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Median Age
37years
1 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$8,000/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gilgooma Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.0% (30) Female 40.0% (20)

Population Density

0.1
people per km²
44 people · 368.5 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,333
Family income/wk

Gilgooma Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gilgooma Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.0% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.0% 3 dwellings

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

Gilgooma Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gilgooma Religion

Catholic
34.8%
Anglican
32.6%
No Religion
17.4%
Uniting Church
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gilgooma Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.6%

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

Gilgooma Employment

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Employed full-time
87.5% 21 people
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Not in labour force
12.5% 3 people

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

Gilgooma Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
33.3%
Certificate III/IV
33.3%

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

Gilgooma Occupation

Managers
44.4%
Labourers
22.2%
Community & Personal Service
16.7%
Clerical & Administrative
16.7%

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

Gilgooma Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
46.2%
Management & Commerce
30.8%
Education
23.1%

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

Gilgooma Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gilgooma Weekly Household Income

$4,000+/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gilgooma Marital Status

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Married
84.6% 22
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Divorced
15.4% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gilgooma Ancestry

Australian
47.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
25.5%
Irish
11.8%
English
7.8%
German
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gilgooma School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
33.3%
Primary — Government
26.7%
Pre-school
20.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
20.0%

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

Gilgooma Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 82

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

Gilgooma Volunteering

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Volunteer
55.2% 16
—
Not a volunteer
44.8% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gilgooma How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
80.0%
Walked only
20.0%

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

Gilgooma Car Ownership

3 vehicles
100.0%

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

Gilgooma Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
27.8%
4 bedrooms
55.6%
5 bedrooms
16.7%

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

Gilgooma Population Mobility

15.2%
moved in the last year
34.2%
moved in the last 5 years
85.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gilgooma Indigenous Population

23.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
20
Indigenous residents
65
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gilgooma Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3

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

Gilgooma Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
16.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
25.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
20.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
20.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gilgooma Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
71.4%
Couple — no children
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gilgooma Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.4% 6
—
Did not provide
78.6% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gilgooma Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
47.4%
5–14 hours
52.6%

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

Gilgooma Household Size

1 person
21.4%
2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gilgooma Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gilgooma Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Gilgooma Rent Prices & Affordability

5%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,333/wk
Median Rent $113/wk
Rent-to-Income 4.8%

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

If you earn X in Gilgooma

≈ $10,110/month
Median rent $113/wk
Left after rent $2,220/wk
Rent share 4.8%

Gilgooma vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Belanglo
Pop: 22 Income: $1,625/wk
Blackmans Flat
Pop: 22 Income: $537/wk Rent: $360/wk
Borah Creek
Pop: 22 Income: $524/wk
Chinnock
Pop: 22 Income: $474/wk
Cleveland (NSW)
Pop: 22 Income: $466/wk Rent: $225/wk
Colly Blue
Pop: 22 Income: $612/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gilgooma

What is the population of Gilgooma NSW?

The population of Gilgooma NSW is 44 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Gilgooma?

The median personal income in Gilgooma NSW is $1,208 per week, or $62,816 per year.The median household income is $2,333 per week.Family income is $2,333 per week.

How much is rent in Gilgooma?

Median rent in Gilgooma NSW is $113 per week ($490 per month).Rent represents 4.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Gilgooma?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gilgooma NSW is $8,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gilgooma?

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

Is Gilgooma a good suburb to live in?

Gilgooma is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 44.The median income is $1,208/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (4.8% 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: 11624. All dollar figures in AUD.