Moving to Gol Gol NSW 2738
What the official numbers say about living in Gol Gol — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $315 a week, against a median household income of $2,104 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Gol Gol grew 23% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,596 → 1,956 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Italy, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Macedonian, Thai.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Gol Gol scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (88% of workers), while 11% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Mildura Railway Station, 5.5 km west.
Nearest airport: Mildura Airport, 14 km south-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 829 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 3 parks — see them all on the Gol Gol profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Gol Gol Public School 200 m · Nichols Point Primary School 3.9 km · Buronga Public School 3.9 km
Groceries: IGA 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Wilkinson Park 300 m · James King Park 350 m · Drings Hill Reserve 500 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Gol Gol, most often seen first: Pacific Black Duck · Magpie-lark · Noisy Miner · White-plumed Honeyeater · Australian Wood Duck · Red-rumped Parrot.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Gol Gol, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gol Gol here | 1,956 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| Buronga | 1,252 | — | 3/10 | 10% |
| Nichols Point | 1,723 | $700,000 | 8/10 | 22% |
| Mildura | 34,565 | $460,000 | 2/10 | 7% |
| Irymple | 5,977 | $560,000 | 5/10 | 9% |
| Red Cliffs | 5,294 | $397,500 | 2/10 | 6% |
| Merbein | 2,770 | $345,000 | 1/10 | 4% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Wentworth — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Farrer — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2738 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Gol Gol profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $315 a week.
The population grew 23% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,596 people to 1,956. It sits about 829 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Wentworth council, and the federal seat is Farrer.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Gol Gol vs Buronga.
Nearby guides: Buronga · Nichols Point · Mildura · Irymple · Red Cliffs · Merbein.
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