Gobbagombalin
Household incomes sit at the 92.5th percentile nationally, yet Gobbagombalin remains notably young, with a median age of 28 and 2,184 residents. Detached housing accounts for 97.1% of dwellings, while 69.1% contain 4 or more bedrooms, reflecting a mortgage-belt profile shaped by family-sized homes. Compared with nearby Estella and Boorooma, its 50.5 people per square kilometre gives Gobbagombalin a lower-density feel. High household earnings help explain the 58.0% mortgage ownership rate and strong demand for larger homes.
Local council: Wagga Wagga
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
129
Homebuyers are choosing a near-uniform detached market, with separate houses making up 97.1% of dwellings and 4 or more bedrooms accounting for 69.1%. Rather than rely on a single median, buyers should compare recent sales by land size, age and bedroom count because the housing stock is much more family-oriented than apartment-led. The typical mortgage is $1,924 per month, while the mortgage-to-income ratio is 17.7%, below the suburb's mortgage-stress flag. Average household size is 2.9 people, 0.4 above the national average, supporting demand for practical three and four-bedroom layouts.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are choosing a near-uniform detached market, with separate houses making up 97.1% of dwellings and 4 or more bedrooms accounting for 69.1%. Rather than rely on a single median, buyers should compare recent sales by land size, age and bedroom count because the housing stock is much more family-oriented than apartment-led. The typical mortgage is $1,924 per month, while the mortgage-to-income ratio is 17.7%, below the suburb's mortgage-stress flag. Average household size is 2.9 people, 0.4 above the national average, supporting demand for practical three and four-bedroom layouts.
For Investors
Gobbagombalin presents a family-rental profile, with weekly rent at $410, a 3.3% vacancy rate and 29.7% of households renting. The rental share is below the combined owner categories of 11.3% outright ownership and 58.0% mortgage ownership, so investors are targeting a smaller but established tenant pool. Development activity is substantial at 129 applications over 12 months, including examples involving 2 dwellings, which may expand competing stock as well as improve housing choice. A 16.3% rent-to-income ratio indicates less immediate rental stress than the mortgage-belt label might suggest.
Development Activity
Total DAs
633
Last 12 Months
129
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+53.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Gobbagombalin's median age of 28 is 12 years below the national figure, while university attainment reaches 40.9%, or 10.8 percentage points above the national level. Overseas-born residents account for 17.1%, 4.5 points below the national comparison, giving the suburb an Anglo-leaning profile alongside a visible Indian presence of 165 people. English ancestry is recorded for 754 residents, followed by Irish at 232 and Scottish at 180. Christianity counts 1,103 people and no religion 782. Compared with nearby Estella and Boorooma, the suburb's clearest demographic signature is its young, educated household base, which aligns with a 2.9-person average household size.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.1%
Houses
2.5%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is overwhelmingly detached, with separate houses at 97.1% versus just 0.4% apartments and 2.5% semi-detached dwellings. Larger formats dominate: 69.1% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, compared with 26.6% with 3 bedrooms, making the stock more family-sized than compact. Mortgage ownership stands at 58.0%, above the 11.3% owned outright and higher than the 29.7% renting share. The $1,924 monthly mortgage figure equates to a 17.7% mortgage-to-income ratio, while rent-to-income is 16.3%, with neither flagged as stressed. Household size averages 2.9 people, 0.4 above the national average.
Mortgage / mo
$1,924
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (April to June 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $410.
$530
Bond data Jun 2026 · houses $550 · units $420
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
58.4%
Couples with children
34.2%
Couples, no children
6.7%
Single parent
570
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Gobbagombalin's largest industry at 25.3%, representing 237 workers, followed by education at 16.4% and 153 workers, public administration at 15.6% and 146 workers, construction at 9.2% and 86 workers, and retail at 6.0% and 56 workers. Healthcare leads education at 25.3% vs 16.4%, creating a service-heavy employment base that is less dependent on one trade alone. Professionals number 365, compared with 189 in trades, while community and personal service work accounts for 213. A 79.9% participation rate, 67.6% full-time rate and 1.7% unemployment rate point to a strongly engaged labour market.
Unemployment
1.7%
Labour Force
1,262
Unemployed
22
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.6%
Part-time
25.1%
Participation
79.9%
Employed
1,240
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
40.9%
Postgraduate
8.4%
Born Overseas
17.1%
Dwellings
712
Transport to Work
Gobbagombalin is car-oriented, with 86.2% of residents driving to work compared with only 0.9% walking or cycling. A further 9.4% work from home, which may soften daily commuting for some households but does not remove the need to assess peak-hour routes. The suburb covers 43.26 square kilometres at a density of 50.5 people per square kilometre, creating a more spread-out setting than compact urban neighbourhoods. Practical livability therefore depends on access to services, shopping and employment by car. The young median age of 28 and 2.9-person average household size support demand for usable outdoor space and larger homes.
Drive
86.2%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
9.4%
Growth Outlook
Current growth signals are strongest in development and resident mobility. Gobbagombalin recorded 129 development applications over 12 months, including dual-occupancy examples involving 2 dwellings, indicating continued capacity for infill and housing additions. Resident turnover is 44.8%, lower than the 55.2% who stayed at the same address, so change is active without completely replacing the existing base. With 2,184 residents and a median age of 28, the suburb has a young starting point for household formation. Compared with a mature, low-turnover area, this combination of approvals, mobility and family-sized housing suggests ongoing adjustment rather than a static market.
Population trend: Wagga Wagga council area
Gobbagombalin sits in the Wagga Wagga council area. These are the council area's residents, not Gobbagombalin's.
Residents 2025
69,108
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.5%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.0%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
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 households seeking newer-feeling, detached housing and a lower-density setting. The median age is 28, average household size is 2.9 people and 97.1% of dwellings are separate houses. Car dependence is high at 86.2%, so daily convenience depends on access to services and employment.
What is the median house price in Gobbagombalin?
Use at least 3 recent comparable sales rather than rely on a headline median. Gobbagombalin is 97.1% separate houses and 69.1% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, so the right comparison depends heavily on land size, dwelling age and bedroom count.
What schools are in Gobbagombalin?
Check the exact address against current enrolment zones and nearby school options. Gobbagombalin covers 43.26 square kilometres and 86.2% of residents drive to work, so school access and drop-off routes may be more practical by car than on foot.
Is Gobbagombalin safe?
A reliable safety decision should use current local incident trends and an inspection of the exact streets being considered. The suburb has 2,184 residents across 43.26 square kilometres, so conditions can vary by pocket. Compare recent information with nearby suburbs before signing a lease or contract.
Is Gobbagombalin good for property investment?
It may suit investors seeking family-oriented rental demand, with weekly rent of $410, 29.7% renting and a 3.3% vacancy rate. Development activity is high at 129 applications over 12 months, so assess future competing supply and compare likely returns with nearby housing markets.
How is Gobbagombalin's population changing?
Gobbagombalin currently has 2,184 residents and a young median age of 28. Turnover is 44.8%, below the 55.2% who stayed at the same address, while 129 development applications over 12 months indicate ongoing housing change. Together, these figures point to an active but still established community.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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