New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Goulburn NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Goulburn NSW is 23,963 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Goulburn is $747 per week ($38,844 per year). Median rent in Goulburn is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Goulburn has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Goulburn has a population density of 431.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Goulburn is England. The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goulburn is $1,625.

There were 602 recorded offences in Goulburn in 2025-26, a rate of 25 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (180 offences).

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Goulburn Population

residents (Census 2021)

Goulburn Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$747/wk

$38,844 per year

#4584 of 14,663

🏠

Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,625/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Goulburn Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (11,890) Female 50.4% (12,068)

Population Density

431.2

people per km²

23,963 people · 55.6 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,899

Family income/wk

Goulburn 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)

Goulburn Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

52.1% 3,041 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

47.9% 2,792 dwellings

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

Goulburn Country of Birth

Australia

95.1%

England

2.1%

India

1.1%

China

0.6%

Fiji

0.3%

Bangladesh

0.2%

Germany

0.2%

Brazil

0.2%

Greece

0.1%

Indonesia

0.1%

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

Goulburn Religion

No Religion

33.0%

Catholic

27.1%

Anglican

22.4%

Not stated

9.7%

Uniting Church

3.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.8%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Hinduism

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Goulburn Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.5%

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

Goulburn Languages Spoken at Home

Other

27.9%

IAL Nepali

18.3%

SAL Tot

13.6%

Mandarin

12.5%

Malayalam

8.0%

IAL Punjabi

7.0%

Arabic

6.4%

Greek

6.4%

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

Goulburn Employment

💼

Employed full-time

36.6% 6,494 people

⏰

Employed part-time

18.9% 3,346 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.9% 507 people

🏠

Not in labour force

41.6% 7,377 people

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

Goulburn Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.6%

Bachelor Degree

20.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.4%

Postgraduate Degree

6.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Certificate I/II

2.9%

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

Goulburn Occupation

Professionals

22.5%

Community & Personal Service

19.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.3%

Managers

11.6%

Clerical & Administrative

11.3%

Labourers

7.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.6%

Sales Workers

5.5%

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

Goulburn Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.2%

Society & Culture

17.0%

Engineering

15.9%

Health

12.9%

Education

9.8%

Architecture & Building

8.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.4%

Agriculture & Environment

2.8%

Creative Arts

2.3%

Information Technology

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

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

Goulburn Dwelling Types

Separate house

88.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

9.8%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Goulburn Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.4%

$4,000+/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Goulburn Marital Status

💍

Married

41.2% 8,074

↔️

Separated

3.7% 732

📋

Divorced

10.3% 2,022

🕊️

Widowed

7.2% 1,408

👤

Never married

37.5% 7,344

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Goulburn Ancestry

Australian

33.0%

English

33.0%

Irish

10.5%

Scottish

7.9%

Other

4.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.7%

German

2.6%

Italian

1.2%

Chinese

1.0%

Indian

0.8%

Filipino

0.8%

Dutch

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Goulburn School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.0%

Secondary — Government

23.2%

Vocational Education

14.9%

Pre-school

11.6%

Primary — Catholic

9.5%

Secondary — Catholic

6.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

0.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

0.8%

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

Goulburn Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.5% 3,774

✅

No need for assistance

91.5% 40,444

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

Goulburn Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.0% 2,516

—

Not a volunteer

86.0% 15,408

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Goulburn Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.1%

$300-$449/mo

1.8%

$450-$599/mo

2.2%

$600-$799/mo

3.3%

$800-$999/mo

6.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

23.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

24.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

8.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Goulburn How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.7%

Did not go to work

11.5%

Car (passenger)

6.7%

Walked only

3.6%

Truck

0.9%

Bus

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

Bicycle

0.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Other

0.3%

Train

0.0%

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

Goulburn Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.8%

1 vehicle

39.2%

2 vehicles

34.1%

3 vehicles

12.4%

4+ vehicles

6.5%

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

Goulburn Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.2%

2 bedrooms

17.0%

3 bedrooms

45.2%

4 bedrooms

28.4%

5 bedrooms

4.2%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Goulburn Population Mobility

16.7%

moved in the last year

43.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

56.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Goulburn Indigenous Population

5.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

2,585

Indigenous residents

42,837

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Goulburn Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

2,719

Arthritis

1,150

Asthma

1,039

Diabetes

753

Lung condition

734

Heart disease

701

Kidney disease

452

Cancer

422

Stroke

294

Dementia

111

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

Goulburn Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

6.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Goulburn Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.1%

Couple — no children

29.1%

Couple — no children under 15

12.9%

One parent — children under 15

11.7%

One parent — no children under 15

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Goulburn Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 16

🛡️

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 29

🏅

Previously served

3.5% 639

👤

Never served

96.2% 17,330

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Goulburn Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 2,558

—

Did not provide

85.7% 15,338

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Goulburn Children Ever Born

No children

29.2%

1 child

12.8%

2 children

28.7%

3 children

18.3%

4 children

8.1%

5+ children

2.8%

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

Goulburn When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

162

1961–1970

282

1971–1980

241

1981–1990

214

1991–2000

158

2001–2010

398

2011–2015

360

2016

2017

2018

2019

172

2020

2021

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

Goulburn Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.4%

5–14 hours

28.3%

15–29 hours

12.8%

30+ hours

8.9%

Did not do domestic work

29.6%

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

Goulburn Household Size

1 person

33.1%

2 persons

33.6%

3 persons

13.2%

4 persons

11.9%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Goulburn Where Residents Moved From

Same address

18,127

Moved — same area (SA2)

1,883

Moved from NSW

1,231

Moved from ACT

154

Moved from overseas

131

Moved from QLD

Moved from VIC

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Moved from TAS

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

Goulburn Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.5%

Step family — no other children

11.6%

Blended family — no other children

7.2%

Intact family — other children present

1.4%

Other couple — children only

1.1%

Step family — other children present

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Goulburn Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 602 total

Other Against Property

180

Theft

128

Assault

Drug Offences

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Weapons

Homicide

Robbery

Domestic Violence

Traffic

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Goulburn Schools

schools nearby

government

970

avg ICSEA score

4,777

total students

Tambelin Independent School Independent

Primary · K-6 · 39 students

1091

ICSEA

St Joseph's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 308 students

1040

ICSEA

Saints Peter and Paul's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 366 students

1033

ICSEA

Trinity Catholic College Goulburn Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 714 students

1025

ICSEA

Goulburn West Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 373 students

978

ICSEA

Wollondilly Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 387 students

975

ICSEA

OneSchool Global NSW - Goulburn Independent

Combined · 3-12 · 57 students

971

ICSEA

Goulburn East Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 148 students

966

ICSEA

Bradfordville Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 312 students

951

ICSEA

Mulwaree High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 819 students

951

ICSEA

Goulburn High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 648 students

943

ICSEA

Goulburn North Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 188 students

919

ICSEA

The Crescent School Government

Combined · U · 77 students

911

ICSEA

Goulburn South Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 160 students

905

ICSEA

Goulburn Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 181 students

896

ICSEA

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

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Goulburn Rent Prices & Affordability

23%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,405/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.8%

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

If you earn X in Goulburn

Your weekly income

≈ $6,088/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,085/wk

Rent share 22.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $641/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $150/wk

South Albury

Income: $775/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $120/wk

Lavington

Income: $647/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $70/wk

East Albury

Income: $858/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $40/wk

Singleton (NSW)

Income: $736/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $20/wk

Avondale (NSW)

Income: $725/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $20/wk

Nyngan

Income: $770/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $120/wk

Condobolin

Income: $668/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $120/wk

Goulburn vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

South Penrith

Pop: 12,005 Income: $828/wk Rent: $420/wk

Drummoyne

Pop: 12,011 Income: $1,388/wk Rent: $600/wk

Arncliffe

Pop: 12,023 Income: $856/wk Rent: $500/wk

Inverell

Pop: 12,057 Income: $666/wk Rent: $270/wk

North Parramatta

Pop: 12,064 Income: $874/wk Rent: $390/wk

Peakhurst

Pop: 12,079 Income: $777/wk Rent: $440/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Goulburn

What is the population of Goulburn NSW?

The population of Goulburn NSW is 23,963 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 431.2 people per km².Goulburn is ranked #98 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Goulburn?

The median personal income in Goulburn NSW is $747 per week, or $38,844 per year.The median household income is $1,405 per week.Family income is $1,899 per week.Goulburn is ranked #4,584 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Goulburn?

Median rent in Goulburn NSW is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 22.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Goulburn ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Goulburn?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goulburn NSW is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Goulburn?

The median age in Goulburn NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Goulburn a good suburb to live in?

Goulburn is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 23,963.The median income is $747/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.8% 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: 11731. All dollar figures in AUD.