Gol Gol (NSW)

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According to evaluations of ABS population adjustments for the wider region, alongside recent address verifications by Districts post-Census, the suburb of Gol Gol has an estimated residency of 2,123 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 167 individuals (8.5%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 1,956 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident base of 2,103, determined by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) plus an additional 84 validated new addresses post-Census. Such a population size results in a density of 105 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample space per resident and capacity for future expansion. The 8.5% growth rate since the 2021 census outpaced both the SA3 region (4.7%) and the Rest of NSW, positioning the locality as a regional leader in population expansion. The upward trend was primarily propelled by arrivals from other states, which accounted for roughly 61.0% of the total population increase during recent timeframes, though natural growth and international arrivals also made positive contributions.

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Gol Gol benefits from a skilled labor force with strong representation in core services, registering an unemployment rate of just 3.4% based on aggregated statistical area statistics. As of March 2026, there are 1,155 employed locals, with unemployment tracking 0.7% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce engagement is exceptionally high, standing at 74.7% compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that only 11.0% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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Based on ATO postcode data compiled for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Gol Gol recorded a median income of $60,597 and an average of $74,237, which exceeds the national average and compares to Regional NSW figures of $52,390 and $65,215. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year brings current estimates to roughly $66,851 for the median and $81,898 for the average as of March 2026. Census figures from 2021 place local household, family, and individual incomes around the 71st percentile nationally. The weekly income band of $1,500 - 2,999 is the most common, accounting for 37.1% of residents (787 people), which aligns with the broader region where this bracket accounts for . High-earning households are well represented, with earning more than weekly, which helps sustain premium local retail and services. Discretionary income remains high, with residents keeping of their earnings after housing costs, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Gol Gol consisted of 95.7% detached houses and 4.3% other formats like townhouses or apartments, compared to 82.6% houses and 17.4% other formats across Regional NSW. Home ownership stood at 37.0%, slightly below the regional benchmark, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (50.6%) or tenants (12.3%). The median mortgage payment matched the Regional NSW average at $1,733 monthly, while weekly rent was recorded at $315, compared to regional figures of $1,733 and $330. In a national context, local mortgage repayments sit below the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are considerably lower than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 83.5%, consisting of couples with children (44.2%), couples without children (35.0%), and single parents (4.3%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 16.5%, consisting of single-person households at 15.3% and group housing at 0.5%. The average household size is 2.9 individuals, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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Educational attainment in the area presents opportunities for improvement, as the proportion of residents with university qualifications (18.9%) is lower than the statewide average of 32.2%. Among those with degrees, bachelor qualifications are the most common at 14.3%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.9% and postgraduate degrees at 1.7%. Practical and vocational skills are highly prevalent, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, split between advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificate-level training (28.0%).

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Public transport options in the suburb of Gol Gol consist of 6 active bus stops serviced by 7 routes, which provide 70 weekly passenger trips. Access is rated as moderate, with residents living an average of 515 meters from the nearest stop. The vast majority of working residents commute to jobs outside the suburb, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 98% of commuters. Households own an average of 2.1 vehicles, which is above the regional norm, while 11.0% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, a figure that may reflect pandemic conditions.

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Health outcomes in the suburb of Gol Gol are highly positive, characterized by low mortality rates, low prevalence of chronic illness across all age categories, and a high rate of private health insurance coverage, which stands at approximately 56% of the population (~1,194 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW.

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Cultural diversity measures are relatively low, with citizens making up 92.6% of the population, 95.0% born in Australia, and 96.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 47.9% of residents, compared to 55.9% across Regional NSW.

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The median age of 37 years in the suburb of Gol Gol is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and very close to the national figure of 38. Children aged 5 - 14 make up a significant portion of the population (15.6%), while residents aged 65 - 74 are less represented (9.8%) than in the rest of the region. Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age bracket expanded from 4.2% to 7.3%, while the 15 to 24 cohort decreased from 12.0% to 10.8%, and the 5 to 14 group fell from 16.6% to 15.6%. By 2041, the age structure is projected to shift, with the to cohort growing by people () from to while the to and to cohorts are expected to contract.

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Gol Gol currently has an estimated 174 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 84 children aged 0-2 and 56 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 14% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 175 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 228. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally.