Suburbs Gongolgon

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Gongolgon NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gongolgon NSW is 31 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gongolgon is $824 per week ($42,848 per year). Median rent in Gongolgon is $160 per week ($693 per month). Gongolgon has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Gongolgon has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (52% of residents).

There were 4 recorded offences in Gongolgon in 2025-26, a rate of 129 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (4 offences).

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📍 Gongolgon, New South Wales — 30.4969°S, 146.8841°E

Crime: Low Med High

Gongolgon Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gongolgon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$824/wk
$42,848 per year
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Median Rent
$160/wk
$693 per month
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Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.6 per bedroom

Gongolgon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.2% (14) Female 54.8% (17)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
31 people · 2212.9 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,333
Family income/wk

Gongolgon Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
25-29
30-34
35-39
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gongolgon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Gongolgon Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Gongolgon Religion

Catholic
51.9%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
37.0%
Baptist
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gongolgon Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
47.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
21.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.8%

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

Gongolgon Employment

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Employed full-time
57.1% 12 people
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Not in labour force
42.9% 9 people

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

Gongolgon Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
50.0%
Certificate III/IV
50.0%

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

Gongolgon Occupation

Managers
54.5%
Labourers
45.5%

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

Gongolgon Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gongolgon Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gongolgon Marital Status

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Married
70.4% 19
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Widowed
14.8% 4
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Never married
14.8% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gongolgon Ancestry

Australian
35.0%
Chinese
10.0%
Maori
10.0%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.5%
English
7.5%
German
7.5%
Irish
7.5%
Scottish
7.5%
Other
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gongolgon School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

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

Gongolgon Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.3% 4
✅
No need for assistance
93.8% 60

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

Gongolgon Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
17.4% 4
—
Not a volunteer
82.6% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gongolgon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Gongolgon Car Ownership

1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
33.3%

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

Gongolgon Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
66.7%

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

Gongolgon Population Mobility

31.4%
moved in the last year
38.2%
moved in the last 5 years
11.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gongolgon Indigenous Population

5.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
55
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gongolgon Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
3

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

Gongolgon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
40.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gongolgon Family Structure

Couple — no children
60.0%
Couple — children under 15
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gongolgon Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gongolgon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.3%
5–14 hours
25.0%
15–29 hours
10.7%
30+ hours
21.4%
Did not do domestic work
28.6%

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

Gongolgon Household Size

1 person
30.0%
2 persons
70.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gongolgon Where Residents Moved From

Same address
24
Moved from overseas
3

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

Gongolgon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Other Against Property
4

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Gongolgon Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $160/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.2%

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

If you earn X in Gongolgon

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $160/wk
Left after rent $965/wk
Rent share 14.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Malabar
Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $10/wk

Gongolgon vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Appletree Flat
Pop: 16 Income: $1,274/wk Rent: $285/wk
Argalong
Pop: 16 Income: $762/wk
Argoon
Pop: 16 Income: $1,312/wk
Bengalla
Pop: 16 Income: $725/wk Rent: $140/wk
Big Ridge
Pop: 16 Income: $949/wk
Black Creek (Snowy Valleys - NSW)
Pop: 16 Income: $850/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gongolgon

What is the population of Gongolgon NSW?

The population of Gongolgon NSW is 31 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Gongolgon?

The median personal income in Gongolgon NSW is $824 per week, or $42,848 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,333 per week.

How much is rent in Gongolgon?

Median rent in Gongolgon NSW is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 14.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Gongolgon?

The median age in Gongolgon NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gongolgon a good suburb to live in?

Gongolgon is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 31.The median income is $824/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.2% 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: 11700. All dollar figures in AUD.