Gobbagombalin
At a median age of just 28, Gobbagombalin sits 12 years below the national figure, making it one of the youngest suburbs in the Wagga Wagga fringe. Household income ranks at the 92.5th percentile nationally, yet the median house price of $669,000 keeps mortgage stress well below danger levels, with repayments consuming only 17.7% of household income. Nearly all dwellings are separate houses (97.1%), and 69.1% have four or more bedrooms, reflecting a suburb built almost entirely for growing families. With 128 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, Gobbagombalin is still actively expanding.
Population
2,184
Median Age
28.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,510/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
137
Median House
$669K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $669,000 is the entry point for a suburb where 97.1% of homes are detached houses and 69.1% carry four or more bedrooms. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,924, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 17.7% is well below the 30% stress threshold, reflecting incomes at the 92.5th percentile nationally. Prices moved from $660,000 in 2024 to $683,500 in 2025, a 3.6% annual gain. Owner-occupiers with a mortgage account for 58.6% of households, a high share compared to national norms and consistent with the young family profile. Only 11.4% own outright, which is low because most residents are still in their first decade of homeownership.
For Buyers
The median house price of $669,000 is the entry point for a suburb where 97.1% of homes are detached houses and 69.1% carry four or more bedrooms. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,924, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 17.7% is well below the 30% stress threshold, reflecting incomes at the 92.5th percentile nationally. Prices moved from $660,000 in 2024 to $683,500 in 2025, a 3.6% annual gain. Owner-occupiers with a mortgage account for 58.6% of households, a high share compared to national norms and consistent with the young family profile. Only 11.4% own outright, which is low because most residents are still in their first decade of homeownership.
For Investors
Renters make up 30.0% of households, giving landlords a solid base in a suburb where vacancy sits at 3.3%. Weekly rent of $410 against a $669,000 median implies a gross yield around 3.2%, modest but above many coastal NSW markets. Development activity is elevated at 128 applications in the past 12 months, with recent lodgements including dual occupancy and subdivision works, signalling that new supply is entering the market. The young resident base (median age 28) sustains demand as first home buyers test the market. Rent-to-income at 16.3% keeps tenants financially comfortable, which supports stable tenancy and lower arrears risk than higher-stress markets.
Development Activity
Total DAs
618
Last 12 Months
137
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+87.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 28 is 12 years below the national median, placing Gobbagombalin among the youngest suburbs in regional NSW. The household size of 2.9 persons is 0.4 above the national average, driven by a household composition where 66.5% of families are couples with children. University qualifications reach 40.9%, which is 10.8 percentage points above the national figure, unusual for a regional suburb and linked to the Healthcare and Education workforce that dominates local industry. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (754), Irish (232) and Scottish (180). Overseas-born residents at 17.1% are 4.5 points below national, and Indian ancestry (165 residents) with Malayalam-speaking households (52) reflects a small but notable South Asian cohort, consistent with the professional workforce.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.1%
Houses
2.5%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Separate houses account for 97.1% of the stock, a concentration rarely seen outside purpose-built greenfield suburbs. Four-plus bedroom dwellings represent 69.1% of all homes, three-bedroom 26.6%, and smaller configurations are negligible at under 5% combined. This bedroom profile reflects the young family base and the large block sizes typical of the 43.26 square kilometre suburb footprint. The median house price rose from $660,000 in 2024 to $683,500 in 2025, a CAGR of 3.6%. Tenure is mortgage-dominant at 58.6%, consistent with a suburb where most buyers are within 10 years of purchase. Outright ownership at 11.4% is lower than state and national averages because the young age profile means few residents have had time to pay down debt fully.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,924
Rent / wk
$410
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$1,231
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.3%
Unoccupied
24
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
16.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.6%
Couples, no children
1,790
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 25.3% of workers (237 people), followed by Education at 16.4% (153) and Public Admin at 15.6% (146). This concentration in the service-sector triad reflects Gobbagombalin's position as a residential catchment for Wagga Wagga's hospital, schools and government offices. Professionals are the largest occupational group at 365 workers, ahead of Community/Personal Services (213) and Managers (155). The unemployment rate of 1.9% is low by any national comparison, and the full-time employment rate of 72.9% is above average, suggesting most residents hold stable, salaried positions rather than casual or gig work. The participation rate of 74.2% is high, consistent with a working-age household base where most adults are employed.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
72.9%
Part-time
25.2%
Participation
74.2%
Employed
1,149
Occupations
Top Industries
University
40.9%
Postgraduate
8.4%
Born Overseas
17.1%
Dwellings
712
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total: 95.1% of residents drive to work, reflecting the limited public transport typical of fringe greenfield suburbs. Only 1.0% walked or cycled, and public transport data is not available, which is consistent with the low-density, car-oriented layout across 43.26 square kilometres. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in adjacent Wagga Wagga. The need-for-assistance rate of 2.5% is low compared to older suburbs, which aligns with the young, employed profile. Volunteering at 13.8% shows moderate civic engagement. Housing stress is absent: mortgage-to-income at 17.7% and rent-to-income at 16.3% are both well below the 30% threshold, making Gobbagombalin affordable to occupy relative to income.
Drive
95.1%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Gobbagombalin compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gobbagombalin a good suburb to live in?
Gobbagombalin suits families seeking affordable, large detached housing with low financial stress. Household income sits at the 92.5th percentile nationally, mortgage-to-income is just 17.7%, and the unemployment rate is 1.9%. The trade-off is near-total car dependence (95.1% drive) and limited walkability in a 43.26 square kilometre greenfield footprint.
What is the median house price in Gobbagombalin?
The median house price is $669,000, up from $660,000 in 2024 to $683,500 in 2025, a 3.6% annual gain. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,924 and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 17.7% is well below the 30% stress threshold, making repayments manageable relative to local incomes.
What schools are in Gobbagombalin?
No schools are recorded within the Gobbagombalin suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in the adjacent Wagga Wagga area. Despite this, the suburb has a highly educated resident base with 40.9% holding university qualifications, which is 10.8 percentage points above the national average.
Is Gobbagombalin safe?
Crime statistics are not available for Gobbagombalin in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, only 2.5% of residents (51 people) need daily assistance, and the unemployment rate is low at 1.9%. The young, employed household base and low housing stress are generally associated with lower crime risk than high-disadvantage areas.
Is Gobbagombalin good for property investment?
The 30.0% renter share and 3.3% vacancy rate provide a reasonable tenant pool. Weekly rent of $410 against a $669,000 median implies a gross yield around 3.2%. Price growth has run at 3.6% annually. Ongoing development with 128 applications in 12 months adds supply, which investors should weigh when assessing medium-term price pressure.
How is Gobbagombalin's population changing?
Gobbagombalin is in an active expansion phase, evidenced by 128 development applications in the past 12 months including subdivisions and dual occupancy works. The high turnover rate of 44.8% reflects an influx of new residents rather than a settled, stable base. The median age of 28 is 12 years below the national figure, pointing to continued household formation demand.
How much development is happening in Gobbagombalin?
128 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months. Recent examples include subdivision works, swimming pool approvals and a dual occupancy complying development certificate. This level of activity is high for a suburb of 2,184 people and reflects the ongoing greenfield growth of the Wagga Wagga fringe.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
Explore Gobbagombalin on the Map
View parcels, zoning overlays, DA applications, schools and more.
Open Interactive Map