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Gol Gol NSW — Suburb Profile

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

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 96.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gol Gol is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% 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).

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Gol Gol Population

residents (Census 2021)

Gol Gol Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$932/wk

$48,464 per year

#1788 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$315/wk

$1,365 per month

#4253 of 14,663

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Median Age

37years

1 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gol Gol Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

96.8

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

Gol Gol 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)

Gol Gol Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.3% 235 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.7% 320 dwellings

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

Gol Gol Country of Birth

Australia

98.6%

England

1.0%

India

0.3%

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

Gol Gol Religion

No Religion

49.1%

Catholic

22.2%

Anglican

10.9%

Not stated

6.8%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Lutheran

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gol Gol 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%

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

Gol Gol Languages Spoken at Home

Italian

19.4%

Other

19.4%

IAL Punjabi

12.9%

Thai

12.9%

Macedon

12.9%

Arabic

12.9%

Australian Indigenous

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Gol Gol Employment

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Employed full-time

48.6% 642 people

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Employed part-time

21.2% 280 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 25 people

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Not in labour force

28.3% 374 people

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

Gol Gol 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

Gol Gol 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

Gol Gol 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

Gol Gol Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gol Gol 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

Gol Gol Marital Status

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Married

61.7% 910

↔️

Separated

2.0% 30

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Divorced

6.1% 90

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Widowed

3.1% 45

👤

Never married

27.1% 400

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gol Gol Ancestry

Australian

36.3%

English

31.7%

Scottish

8.1%

Irish

7.3%

Italian

5.3%

German

4.1%

Other

2.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.2%

Dutch

1.3%

New Zealander

0.4%

French

0.3%

Macedonian

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gol Gol 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

Gol Gol Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.2% 118

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No need for assistance

96.8% 3,580

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

Gol Gol Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.4% 255

—

Not a volunteer

81.6% 1,130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gol Gol 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

Gol Gol 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

Gol Gol 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

Gol Gol 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

Gol Gol 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

Gol Gol Indigenous Population

3.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

115

Indigenous residents

3,603

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gol Gol Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

123

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

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

Gol Gol 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

Gol Gol 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

Gol Gol Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 51

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Never served

96.3% 1,338

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gol Gol Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.2% 211

—

Did not provide

84.8% 1,175

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gol Gol 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

Gol Gol When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2019

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

Gol Gol 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

Gol Gol 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

Gol Gol Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,550

Moved from VIC

159

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

Moved from overseas

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

Gol Gol 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

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 15 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Sexual Offences

Assault

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Gol Gol Schools

schools nearby

government

1010

avg ICSEA score

201

total students

Gol Gol Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 201 students

1010

ICSEA

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

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Gol Gol Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

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.

If you earn X in Gol Gol

Your weekly income

≈ $9,117/month

Median rent $315/wk

Left after rent $1,789/wk

Rent share 15.0%

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Gol Gol vs State & National Average

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Pop: 986 Income: $581/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Pop: 987 Income: $595/wk Rent: $190/wk

Stroud

Pop: 988 Income: $606/wk Rent: $320/wk

Townsend

Pop: 991 Income: $575/wk Rent: $365/wk

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Pop: 993 Income: $755/wk Rent: $470/wk

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Pop: 993 Income: $663/wk Rent: $400/wk

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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 96.8 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 NSW average of $781/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.