Gol Gol
At $270,000, the median house price in Gol Gol sits far below the NSW state median, yet household incomes here land at the 79.6th percentile nationally, making this one of the more affordable owner-occupier markets relative to local earnings. The suburb runs almost entirely on detached housing, with 95.7% of dwellings separate houses and 53.7% carrying 4 or more bedrooms, built for family living rather than density. The population of 1,956 skews younger than average at a median age of 37, which is 3 years below the national figure, and 78.2% of residents stayed put over the prior five-year period, signalling a stable, settled base.
Population
1,956
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,104/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
124
Median House
$270K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price of $270,000 gives buyers considerable room relative to income, with mortgage repayments averaging $1,733 per month and a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 19%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Prices moved from $262,000 in 2024 to $287,500 in 2025, a 9.7% gain in a single year. The stock strongly favours large family homes: 53.7% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 40.0% have 3, while 95.7% are separate houses. That leaves almost no apartment or semi-detached options, so buyers seeking house-and-land stock will find the market aligned. Outright owners account for 37.1% and mortgage holders 50.6%, a classic mortgage-belt pattern where newer buyers are still paying down. The household income sitting at the 79.6th percentile nationally means purchasing power is stronger here than the price alone suggests.
For Buyers
The median house price of $270,000 gives buyers considerable room relative to income, with mortgage repayments averaging $1,733 per month and a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 19%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Prices moved from $262,000 in 2024 to $287,500 in 2025, a 9.7% gain in a single year. The stock strongly favours large family homes: 53.7% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms and 40.0% have 3, while 95.7% are separate houses. That leaves almost no apartment or semi-detached options, so buyers seeking house-and-land stock will find the market aligned. Outright owners account for 37.1% and mortgage holders 50.6%, a classic mortgage-belt pattern where newer buyers are still paying down. The household income sitting at the 79.6th percentile nationally means purchasing power is stronger here than the price alone suggests.
For Investors
Gol Gol's investment fundamentals are mixed. Weekly rent of $315 against a $270,000 median implies a gross yield around 6.1%, above the national average for comparable markets. However, the vacancy rate sits at 10.3%, which is elevated and suggests limited rental demand relative to the stock available. The renter share is only 12.3% of households, reflecting a predominantly owner-occupied community rather than a rental market. Development activity is significant at 104 applications in the past 12 months, including new dwelling applications, indicating ongoing supply additions that could weigh on vacancy. Mortgage-to-income at 19% and rent-to-income at 15% both show housing stress is low, meaning tenants are not being squeezed out, but the thin rental pool caps yield upside. Price growth of 9.7% year-on-year is encouraging, though the dataset covers just one comparison period.
Development Activity
Total DAs
463
Last 12 Months
124
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+13.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Gol Gol iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Gol Gol Public School
K-6 · 201 students
Demographics
Gol Gol's 1,956 residents are predominantly Australian-born, with only 5.0% born overseas compared to the national figure of 21.6%, a gap of 16.6 percentage points. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic: English (796), Scottish (203) and Irish (184) lead, followed by Italian (134). The median age of 37 is 3 years below the national level, pointing to a working-age and family-age population rather than a retiree community. Average household size is 2.9, which is 0.4 above the national average, consistent with the large detached homes and strong couples-with-children presence: 907 families with children versus 458 couples without. University qualifications reach 23.2% of residents, which is 6.9 percentage points below the national rate, reflecting a workforce tilted toward trade, health and community occupations rather than professional services.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
95.7%
Houses
2.5%
Townhouse
0.9%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing market in Gol Gol is defined by detached owner-occupied family homes. Separate houses make up 95.7% of all dwellings, the remaining 4.3% split between semi-detached (2.5%) and apartments (0.9%). The size distribution is skewed large: 53.7% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, making it unusual nationally where 3-bedroom homes are the modal type. Tenure splits as 37.1% owned outright, 50.6% with a mortgage and 12.3% renting, a balance typical of mortgage-belt suburbs where most households are in the process of owning rather than renting or having completed it. The median house price climbed from $262,000 in 2024 to $287,500 in 2025, a 9.7% rise, though the data covers a single annual comparison. At a vacancy rate of 10.3%, there is slack in the rental portion, which is a small segment of the overall stock.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wk
$315
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$932
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
10.3%
Unoccupied
75
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.0%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.3%
Couples, no children
1,680
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the single largest employing industry at 18.9% (116 workers), followed by Education at 14.2% (87 workers) and Construction at 11.7% (72 workers). Public Administration contributes 9.8% and Agriculture 7.2%, the latter reflecting the rural character of the Sunraysia region. By occupation, Managers (189) and Professionals (176) lead, followed by Clerical/Admin (135) and Community/Personal service workers (121). The unemployment rate is low at 2.6%, below the national average, and the full-time employment rate of 69.5% indicates a workforce mostly in stable positions rather than casual or part-time roles. Household income at the 79.6th percentile nationally is above what the suburb's price point and educational profile might suggest, partly because healthcare and public sector wages are relatively stable even outside capital cities.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.5%
Part-time
27.9%
Participation
64.3%
Employed
925
Occupations
Top Industries
University
23.2%
Postgraduate
2.5%
Born Overseas
5.0%
Dwellings
648
Transport to Work
Car dependency in Gol Gol is almost total, with 93.3% of residents commuting by private vehicle and only 0.6% using public transport, significantly higher car reliance than the national average. This reflects the suburb's regional location where public transport options are limited. Rent-to-income sits at just 15% and mortgage-to-income at 19%, both well below the national stress thresholds, meaning housing costs are manageable for current residents. Volunteering runs at 18.4% of residents, above the national norm, indicating a community with social cohesion and civic participation. Only 3.1% of residents (57 people) require daily assistance. No crime data is available for direct comparison, and no schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, though facilities in nearby Mildura would serve most educational needs.
Drive
93.3%
Public Transport
0.6%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Gol Gol compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gol Gol a good suburb to live in?
Gol Gol offers affordable housing with a $270,000 median house price and household incomes at the 79.6th percentile nationally, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of only 19%. The suburb is stable, with 78.2% of residents staying put over the prior period, and housing stress is low. The main trade-off is high car dependency at 93.3% of commuters.
What is the median house price in Gol Gol?
The median house price is $270,000 (PSI derived, 2024-2025). Prices rose from $262,000 in 2024 to $287,500 in 2025, a 9.7% gain. Weekly rent averages $315 and monthly mortgage repayments average $1,733, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19%, well below the national stress threshold.
What schools are in Gol Gol?
No schools are recorded inside the Gol Gol suburb boundary in this dataset. Residents typically access educational facilities in nearby Mildura, which is across the Murray River. Education is the second-largest employing industry locally at 14.2% of the workforce, with 87 residents working in the sector.
Is Gol Gol safe?
Specific crime rate data is not available for Gol Gol in this dataset. As context, only 3.1% of residents (57 people) require daily assistance, and the volunteering rate of 18.4% indicates a socially engaged community. Household incomes sit at the 79.6th percentile nationally, which generally correlates with lower disadvantage.
Is Gol Gol good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $315 against a $270,000 median implies a gross yield around 6.1%, above average for comparable markets. However, the vacancy rate is 10.3%, which is elevated, and only 12.3% of households rent, limiting the tenant pool. Price growth of 9.7% year-on-year and 104 development applications in 12 months show active local demand.
How is Gol Gol's population changing?
The current population is 1,956, with a median age of 37, which is 3 years below the national average. The turnover rate was 21.8% over the prior period, with 78.2% of residents remaining. No population forecast data is available in the brief, though the strong couples-with-children household composition (907 families) indicates a family-oriented growth base.
How much development is happening in Gol Gol?
There were 104 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including new dwelling constructions, sheds, garages and pool installations. This is a high volume for a suburb of 1,956 residents, roughly 1 application per 19 people, and indicates active construction investment from local property owners.
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.
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