Moving to Gobbagombalin NSW 2650
What the official numbers say about living in Gobbagombalin — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $410 a week, against a median household income of $2,510 a week.
About 69% of homes are owner-occupied and 30% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Gobbagombalin grew 507% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (360 → 2,184 people).
Around 79% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, England, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Malayalam, Arabic, Hindi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Gobbagombalin sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (90% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest train station: Wagga Wagga, 6.2 km south-east.
Nearest railway halt: Willans Hill, 7.2 km south.
Nearest airport: Wagga Wagga Airport, 15.3 km south-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 379 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 1 supermarket · 7 parks — see them all on the Gobbagombalin profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Estella Public School 1.3 km · The Riverina Anglican College 2.4 km · North Wagga Public School 4.7 km · Wagga Wagga Public School 4.8 km
Groceries: Coles 1.9 km
Parks and reserves: North Gobbagombalin Park 350 m · Cootamundra Park 500 m · Mattama Parade Park 750 m · Schooner Place Park 1.1 km · Manneke Park 1.5 km · Boorooma Park 2.2 km · Lineal Park 2.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Gobbagombalin, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Galah · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Australian Magpie · Australian Wood Duck · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Gobbagombalin, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobbagombalin here | 2,184 | — | 10/10 | 7% |
| Estella | 2,541 | — | 7/10 | 5% |
| Boorooma | 1,741 | — | 9/10 | 6% |
| Wagga Wagga | 7,198 | — | 5/10 | 14% |
| Ashmont | 3,747 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Turvey Park | 3,572 | — | 7/10 | 18% |
| Glenfield Park | 5,078 | — | 3/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Wagga Wagga — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Riverina — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2650 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Gobbagombalin profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $410 a week, and about 30% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 507% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 360 people to 2,184. It sits about 379 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Wagga Wagga station is roughly 6.2 km away. Local government is Wagga Wagga council, and the federal seat is Riverina.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Gobbagombalin vs Estella · Gobbagombalin vs Boorooma.
Nearby guides: Estella · Boorooma · Wagga Wagga · Ashmont · Turvey Park · Glenfield Park.
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