Gol Gol

Population growth drivers in Gol Gol are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of November 2025, the population of Gol Gol is estimated at around 2,070 people. This reflects an increase of 114 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,956 people. The growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 2,006 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional 68 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 102 persons per square kilometer. Gol Gol's growth rate of 5.8% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA3 area (5.0%) and the non-metro area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 anticipate lower quartile growth of national non-metropolitan areas, with Gol Gol expected to grow by 69 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 1.0% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Gol Gol recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Gol Gol has averaged approximately nine new dwelling approvals each year. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 to FY25, around 47 homes were approved with an additional five so far in FY26. On average, for each dwelling built over these five years, Gol Gol gained about 2.2 new residents per year, reflecting strong demand that supports property values.

The average value of new homes being constructed is approximately $631,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. This financial year has seen around $2.3 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Gol Gol's construction levels are about 13.0% higher per person over this five-year period, offering good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

Recent development has consisted entirely of standalone homes, maintaining Gol Gol's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 201 people per dwelling approval, Gol Gol exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Gol Gol is projected to add approximately 20 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified three projects expected to affect the region: Nichols Point Integrated Early Years Centre, Sandilong Ridge Estate, Mildura East Growth Area Strategic Framework, and Mildura Passenger Rail Return. The following details projects deemed most relevant.

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Gol Gol ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Gol Gol has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.5%, lower than Rest of NSW's 3.7%.

In the past year, ending June 2025, employment grew by 5.0% while unemployment remained essentially unchanged at 1.2% below the regional average. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, health care & social assistance employs only 14.1% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 16.9%.

The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.0%, labour force by 4.9%. Nationally, employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth rates varying significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Gol Gol's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Gol Gol is very high nationally. The median assessed income is $60,597 while the average income stands at $74,237. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's figures where the median income is $49,459 and the average income is $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Gol Gol would be approximately $68,238 (median) and $83,598 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Gol Gol cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 37.1% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, with 767 residents falling into this category. This aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 29.9%. Economic strength is evident through 30.9% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 88.5% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Gol Gol's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.7% houses and 4.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 92.7% houses and 7.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gol Gol was at 37.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 50.6% and rented ones at 12.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,179. The median weekly rent figure in Gol Gol was recorded at $315, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $200. Nationally, Gol Gol's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 83.5% of all households, consisting of couples with children (44.2%), couples without children (35.0%), and single parent families (4.3%). Non-family households account for 16.5%, with lone person households at 15.3% and group households comprising 0.5%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Educational attainment in Gol Gol aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area has lower university qualification rates at 18.9% compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. This presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.3%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.5%) and certificates (28.0%).

Educational participation is high at 31.8%, with 13.2% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 2.0% pursuing tertiary education. Gol Gol Public School serves the area with an enrollment of 194 students, offering typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1016) and balanced educational opportunities. It focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Gol Gol indicates that there is one active transport stop currently operating. This stop services a mix of bus routes, with two individual routes providing service. The combined weekly passenger trips from these routes total 20.

The accessibility of the transport system is rated as limited, with residents typically located 913 meters away from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are approximately 2 trips per day across all routes, which equates to about 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

Gol Gol's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Gol Gol with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is found to be very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~1,164 people), compared to 47.4% across Rest of NSW.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, impacting 8.3 and 6.4% of residents respectively, while 73.1% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 65.8% across Rest of NSW. As of 2021, 17.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (364 people), which is lower than the 22.9% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

The latest Census data sees Gol Gol placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Gol Gol has a low cultural diversity, with 92.6% of its population being citizens, 95.0% born in Australia, and 96.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Gol Gol, comprising 47.9% of its population, compared to 57.0% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups in Gol Gol are Australian (35.6%), English (31.1%), and Scottish (7.9%).

Notably, Italian, Macedonian, and German ethnicities have higher representation in Gol Gol than regionally: Italian at 5.2% vs 4.6%, Macedonian at 0.3% vs 0.1%, and German at 4.0% vs 3.4%.

Gol Gol's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Gol Gol as of 2021 is 37 years, which is lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 5-14 years make up 15.6% of the population, while those aged 65-74 years comprise only 9.7%. Between 2021 and the present day, the proportion of those aged 75-84 has increased from 4.2% to 6.8%, while the percentage of those aged 15-24 has decreased from 12.0% to 10.8%. The proportion of those aged 5-14 years has also dropped, from 16.6% to 15.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate that the age cohort of 35-44 years is expected to increase by 24 people, from 267 to 292. Conversely, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decrease in number.