Gol Gol, NSW 2738 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Gol Gol is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2738, home to 1,956 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wentworth local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 828 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$315 /wk
Population1,956
Median age37
Area20.2 km²
To CBD828 km
LGAWentworth

Demographics

Population
1,956
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$2,104 /week
Median personal income
$932 /week
Median family income
$2,308 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Wentworth
Statistical region (SA4)
Murray
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Farrer
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$315 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
15%

Schools

  • Gol Gol Public School Primary · Government
  • Buronga Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Gol Gol Public School, William St bus · 74 m
  • John St Opp Gol Gol Public School bus · 130 m
  • Burns St At Wood St bus · 323 m
  • Burns St At Adelaide St bus · 325 m
  • Wood St At Dawn Av bus · 1054 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 5 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 14 parks and reserves
  • 1 library
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 10 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 41.1% of the 1,151 resolvable premises in Gol Gol. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 41.1%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 33.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 24.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 89 across postcode 2738 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 30% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 31 violent offences, 16 drug offences, 11 other offences.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Gol Gol?

Gol Gol (NSW 2738) had 1,956 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Wentworth local government area.

What is the median rent in Gol Gol?

The median advertised rent in Gol Gol is $315/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Gol Gol?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Gol Gol covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gol Gol Public School (0.1 km), Buronga Public School (4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Gol Gol?

Gol Gol is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (41.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Gol Gol?

Across postcode 2738, 89 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (31), drug offences (16), other (11). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What public transport options are in Gol Gol?

5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gol Gol centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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