Gobbagombalin

Gobbagombalin lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of November 2025, Gobbagombalin's population is estimated at around 2,892. This reflects an increase of 708 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,184. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 2,769 as of June 2024, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS, and an additional 299 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 66 persons per square kilometer. Gobbagombalin's 32.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (3.5%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 56% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends forecast a significant increase in the top quartile of Australian non-metropolitan areas, with Gobbagombalin expected to increase by 857 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 10% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Gobbagombalin among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Gobbagombalin has seen approximately 82 dwelling approvals annually based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 410 homes were approved, with an additional 23 approved in FY-26. On average, 0.8 people have moved to the area per dwelling built over these years.

This suggests new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more housing options and potentially driving population growth beyond current projections. The average construction cost of new homes is $451,000. In FY-26 alone, there have been $13.3 million in commercial approvals, indicating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Gobbagombalin has 667.0% more development activity per person. This high level of activity is significantly above the national average, reflecting strong developer interest in the area.

Most new building activity involves detached houses (82.0%) and townhouses or apartments (18.0%), maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes. There are approximately 37 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Gobbagombalin is projected to grow by 288 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Gobbagombalin has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Charles Sturt University Innovation Campus Expansion, Northern Growth Area Sewer Upgrades, Boorooma Neighbourhood Shopping Centre, and Glenfield Road Corridor Upgrade. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Gobbagombalin rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Gobbagombalin has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.1%, lower than the national average.

Over the past year, ending June 2025, employment grew by an estimated 8.2%. As of this date, 1,275 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in Gobbagombalin is high at 80.1%, compared to 56.4% in the Rest of NSW. Key industries of employment among residents include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training.

Notably, public administration & safety has a significantly higher representation with an employment share 2.1 times the regional level. Conversely, accommodation & food services have lower representation at 4.8% compared to the regional average of 7.8%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 8.2%, while labour force grew by 9.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and a rise in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that over five years, national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years by 13.7%. However, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Gobbagombalin's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Gobbagombalin's median income among taxpayers was $75,490 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $88,788 during the same period. These figures compare to Rest of NSW's median and average incomes of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Gobbagombalin would be approximately $85,009 (median) and $99,984 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Gobbagombalin rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 92nd percentiles. In income distribution, 50.7% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, which is higher than the broader area's 29.9%. A substantial portion, 31.0%, exceeds $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 90th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Gobbagombalin is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The latest Census data shows that in Gobbagombalin, 97.1% of dwellings are houses, with the remaining 2.9% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW has 88.4% houses and 11.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gobbagombalin stands at 10.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 59.4% and rented ones at 29.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area is $1,924, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,430. The median weekly rent in Gobbagombalin is $410, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $280. Nationally, Gobbagombalin's mortgage repayments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are higher than the national figure of $375.

Gobbagombalin features high concentrations of group households and family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 78.7% of all households, including 46.6% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 5.2% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.3%, with lone person households at 13.0% and group households comprising 8.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

Gobbagombalin demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Gobbagombalin is notably high. Among residents aged 15+, 36.7% hold university qualifications, compared to 18.7% in the broader SA4 region and 20.4% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 26.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 37.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 26.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 35.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 10.2% in tertiary education, and 5.1% pursuing secondary education. Educational facilities appear to be located outside immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis in Gobbagombalin shows 17 operational public transport stops. These are bus stops serviced by 10 routes offering a total of 125 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents on average 165 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 17 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 7 weekly trips per individual stop.

Gobbagombalin's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Gobbagombalin shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with low prevalence rates for common health conditions. Approximately 62% of its total population (1,791 people) have private health cover, higher than Rest of NSW's 51.4% and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma at 9.3%, and mental health issues at 6.8%.

A majority, 78.5%, report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 64.5% across Rest of NSW. Only 4.7% of residents are aged 65 and over (135 people), lower than the 19.6% in Rest of NSW. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Gobbagombalin was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Gobbagombalin's cultural diversity was above average, with 17.1% of its population born overseas and 16.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Gobbagombalin as of 2021, making up 54.1% of people there, while Hinduism had an overrepresentation of 4.2%, compared to the Rest of NSW's 0.9%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian at 31.6%, English at 26.4%, and Irish at 8.1%.

Notably, Indian ethnicity was overrepresented at 5.8% in Gobbagombalin compared to the regional average of 0.9%, German at 4.1% (vs 3.9%), and Korean at 0.3% (vs 0.1%).

Gobbagombalin hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Gobbagombalin's median age is 28 years, which is lower than both the Rest of NSW average of 43 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Gobbagombalin has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (27.2%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (3.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 has increased from 26.5% to 27.2%, while the proportion of those aged 15 to 24 has decreased from 13.2% to 11.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Gobbagombalin. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 23%, adding 184 residents to reach a total of 971. In contrast, population declines are forecasted for the 55 to 64 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.