Goolma NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Goolma NSW is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Goolma is $514 per week ($26,728 per year). Median rent in Goolma is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Goolma has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Goolma has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goolma is $1,473.

There were 4 recorded offences in Goolma in 2025-26, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Goolma Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Goolma Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$514/wk
$26,728 per year
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Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,473/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Goolma Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.3% (55) Female 42.7% (41)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
95 people · 244.5 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Goolma Age Distribution

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

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

Goolma Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.9% 22 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.1% 13 dwellings

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

Goolma Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Goolma Religion

Catholic
32.6%
Anglican
25.0%
Not stated
19.6%
No Religion
19.6%
Christian (other)
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Goolma Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
40.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
38.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.2%

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

Goolma Employment

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Employed full-time
51.9% 28 people
Employed part-time
13.0% 7 people
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Not in labour force
35.2% 19 people

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

Goolma Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
71.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
28.2%

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

Goolma Occupation

Managers
28.6%
Clerical & Administrative
22.9%
Professionals
17.1%
Labourers
14.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.6%
Community & Personal Service
8.6%

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

Goolma Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
42.9%
Management & Commerce
33.3%
Engineering
23.8%

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

Goolma Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Goolma Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
10.0%
$650-$799/wk
20.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
16.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Goolma Marital Status

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Married
57.5% 46
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Divorced
8.8% 7
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Widowed
3.8% 3
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Never married
30.0% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Goolma Ancestry

Australian
32.1%
English
21.9%
Irish
16.1%
Scottish
16.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
11.7%
German
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Goolma School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
40.0%
Primary — Catholic
30.0%
Vocational Education
30.0%

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

Goolma Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.9% 6
No need for assistance
96.1% 149

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

Goolma Volunteering

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Volunteer
32.9% 24
Not a volunteer
67.1% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Goolma Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Goolma How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
87.5%
Did not go to work
12.5%

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

Goolma Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.6%
2 vehicles
23.5%
3 vehicles
20.6%
4+ vehicles
35.3%

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

Goolma Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
16.7%
2 bedrooms
13.9%
3 bedrooms
36.1%
4 bedrooms
19.4%
5 bedrooms
13.9%

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

Goolma Population Mobility

6.0%
moved in the last year
35.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Goolma Indigenous Population

19.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
33
Indigenous residents
135
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Goolma Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Arthritis
7
Asthma
7
Diabetes
5

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

Goolma Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
7.7%
$400-$499/wk
7.7%
$650-$799/wk
13.5%
$800-$999/wk
5.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Goolma Family Structure

Couple — no children
43.7%
Couple — children under 15
38.0%
Couple — no children under 15
18.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Goolma Military Service

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Previously served
4.2% 3
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Never served
95.8% 68

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Goolma Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 7
Did not provide
88.9% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Goolma Children Ever Born

No children
20.0%
2 children
60.0%
3 children
20.0%

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

Goolma Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.2%
5–14 hours
28.4%
15–29 hours
20.3%
30+ hours
18.9%
Did not do domestic work
20.3%

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

Goolma Household Size

1 person
29.6%
2 persons
40.7%
4 persons
18.5%
5 persons
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Goolma Where Residents Moved From

Same address
78
Moved from NSW
5

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

Goolma Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Goolma Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Theft
2
Sexual Offences
1
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Goolma Rent Prices & Affordability

31%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,291/wk
Median Rent $400/wk
Rent-to-Income 31.0%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Goolma

≈ $5,594/month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $891/wk
Rent share 31.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Goolma vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Goolma

What is the population of Goolma NSW?

The population of Goolma NSW is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Goolma?

The median personal income in Goolma NSW is $514 per week, or $26,728 per year.The median household income is $1,291 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Goolma?

Median rent in Goolma NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 31.0% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Goolma?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goolma NSW is $1,473. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Goolma?

The median age in Goolma NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Goolma a good suburb to live in?

Goolma is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 95.The median income is $514/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.0% 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: 11713. All dollar figures in AUD.