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Gol Gol vs Mallee

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 29 km apart · Gol Gol profile · Mallee profile

Gol Gol Mallee

Gol Gol and Mallee are nearby areas in New South Wales with very different scales. Gol Gol is a larger residential hub where the typical resident is 37 and typical weekly rents are $315. Mallee is sparsely populated and much older, with a typical resident aged 67. The gap between them is most striking in their First Nations populations; in Gol Gol, the typical First Nations resident is 18 with a household income of $1,649, while in Mallee they are far older at 72 with a household income of $725.

Both areas sit near the national figure for typical household income, which is around $2,000 a week. While Gol Gol is mostly car-dependent, its walkability score is still far higher than Mallee, which is described as car-dependent. Gol Gol also has more infrastructure, including a few public transport routes and stops, while Mallee has none.

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Gol Golin Mallee +1,948 larger in Gol Gol gap widening
1,956 78th pct 8 6th pct
  • First area, 2011: 1,596
  • First area, 2016: 1,523
  • First area, 2021: 1,956
  • Second area, 2016: 10
  • Second area, 2021: 8
Median age in Gol Golin Mallee +30 yrs older in Mallee gap narrowing
37 yrs 20th pct 67 yrs 100th pct
  • First area, 2011: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2016: 38 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 37 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 72 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 67 yrs
First Nations in Gol Golin Mallee
2.8% 59th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 2.4%
  • First area, 2016: 2.1%
  • First area, 2021: 2.8%
15.2% 34th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 13.9%
  • First area, 2016: 14.8%
  • First area, 2021: 15.2%
24.6% 87th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 24.0%
  • First area, 2016: 24.8%
  • First area, 2021: 24.6%
11.9% 47th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 9.0%
  • First area, 2016: 10.1%
  • First area, 2021: 11.9%

Age structure

15.2% Seniors (65+) +34.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
24.7% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +24.7 pts 0.0%
24.6% Children (0–14) ◂ +24.6 pts 0.0%
23.5% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
12.0% Youth (15–24) ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%

Marital status

61.6% Married ◂ +24.1 pts 37.5%
27.1% Never married ◂ +27.1 pts 0.0%
6.1% Divorced ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.0% Widowed ◂ +3.0 pts 0.0%
2.0% Separated ◂ +2.0 pts 0.0%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Gol Golin Mallee
4.6% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 5.5%
  • First area, 2016: 4.6%
  • First area, 2021: 4.6%

Country of birth

88.3% Australia +11.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.9% England ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Italy ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.7% New Zealand ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.3% India ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% South Africa ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

40.7% English +21.8 pts ▸ 62.5%
46.6% Australian ◂ +46.6 pts 0.0%
10.4% Scottish ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
9.4% Irish ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
6.9% Italian ◂ +6.9 pts 0.0%
5.3% German ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
1.6% Dutch ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.3% Indian ◂ +0.3 pts 0.0%
0.2% Chinese ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Greek ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Gol Golin Mallee
3.3% 49th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.1%
  • First area, 2016: 2.8%
  • First area, 2021: 3.3%
Limited English in Gol Golin Mallee
0.4% 67th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.3%
  • First area, 2021: 0.4%

Language used at home

91.1% English only +8.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.8% Italian ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%
0.2% Arabic ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Punjabi ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Gol Golin Mallee
47.3% 72nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 25.8%
  • First area, 2016: 37.8%
  • First area, 2021: 47.3%

Religious affiliation

47.3% No religion +40.2 pts ▸ 87.5%
44.8% Christianity ◂ +7.3 pts 37.5%
6.5% Not stated ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%
0.9% Buddhism ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.2% Other religions ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.2% Islam ◂ +0.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

45.3% 51st pct —
  • First area, 2011: 34.7%
  • First area, 2016: 40.9%
  • First area, 2021: 45.3%
16.3% 56th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 11.6%
  • First area, 2016: 14.1%
  • First area, 2021: 16.3%
Schools/1k kids in Gol Golin Mallee
2.08 30th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Gol Golin Mallee +1 more in Gol Gol
3 67th pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Gol Golin Mallee +102 larger in Gol Gol
221 40th pct 119 29th pct
ICSEA in Gol Golin Mallee +15 higher in Mallee
984 46th pct 999 56th pct

Highest year of school

21.1% Year 10 +28.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
45.3% Year 12 ◂ +7.8 pts 37.5%
17.7% Year 11 ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
9.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

36.4% Certificate III / IV +13.6 pts ▸ 50.0%
20.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
18.0% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +18.0 pts 0.0%
4.2% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
2.5% Postgraduate degree ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
1.0% Certificate I / II ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

15.1% Engineering & related ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
14.6% Management & commerce ◂ +14.6 pts 0.0%
12.3% Health ◂ +12.3 pts 0.0%
11.3% Education ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
10.1% Society & culture ◂ +10.1 pts 0.0%
6.7% Architecture & building ◂ +6.7 pts 0.0%
4.8% Agriculture & environment ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
4.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%
1.7% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.1% Creative arts ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.6% Information technology ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Gol Golin Mallee +$108 higher in Gol Gol gap narrowing
$932 76th pct $824 62nd pct
  • First area, 2011: $569
  • First area, 2016: $735
  • First area, 2021: $932
  • Second area, 2016: $575
  • Second area, 2021: $824
Household income in Gol Golin Mallee +$105 higher in Gol Gol
$2,104 79th pct $1,999 75th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,143
  • First area, 2016: $1,527
  • First area, 2021: $2,104
  • Second area, 2021: $1,999
Family income in Gol Golin Mallee +$442 higher in Mallee
$2,308 74th pct $2,750 88th pct
  • First area, 2011: $1,319
  • First area, 2016: $1,850
  • First area, 2021: $2,308
  • Second area, 2021: $2,750
High earners in Gol Golin Mallee
13.4% 74th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.2%
  • First area, 2016: 7.2%
  • First area, 2021: 13.4%
High-income homes in Gol Golin Mallee
27.3% 78th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 8.7%
  • First area, 2016: 14.0%
  • First area, 2021: 27.3%

Household income distribution

32.7% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +32.7 pts 0.0%
19.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +19.3 pts 0.0%
15.1% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +15.1 pts 0.0%
12.2% $4,000 or more ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
9.0% Under $650 ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

32.5% Under $650 +5.0 pts ▸ 37.5%
21.2% $1,500–$2,999 +16.3 pts ▸ 37.5%
34.1% $650–$1,499 ◂ +34.1 pts 0.0%
4.6% $3,000 or more ◂ +4.6 pts 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Gol Golin Mallee
24.9% 30th pct —
Mental health in Gol Golin Mallee
6.4% 34th pct —
Needs assistance in Gol Golin Mallee
2.9% 30th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.0%
  • First area, 2016: 2.5%
  • First area, 2021: 2.9%

Long-term health conditions reported

6.6% Arthritis +30.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
8.5% Asthma ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
6.4% Mental health ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
6.1% Other condition ◂ +6.1 pts 0.0%
3.2% Diabetes ◂ +3.2 pts 0.0%
2.9% Heart disease ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%
2.3% Cancer ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
1.1% Lung condition ◂ +1.1 pts 0.0%
0.6% Stroke ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

68.1% None +6.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
19.7% One condition ◂ +19.7 pts 0.0%
3.7% Two conditions ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
1.7% Three or more ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Gol Golin Mallee
17.3% 46th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 21.4%
  • First area, 2016: 26.9%
  • First area, 2021: 17.3%
Unpaid carers in Gol Golin Mallee
14.3% 66th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 12.7%
  • First area, 2016: 12.1%
  • First area, 2021: 14.3%
Unpaid child care in Gol Golin Mallee
35.0% 88th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 32.4%
  • First area, 2016: 36.7%
  • First area, 2021: 35.0%
Defence service in Gol Golin Mallee
3.6% 65th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Gol Golin Mallee
29.2% 75th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 28.4%
  • First area, 2016: 25.5%
  • First area, 2021: 29.2%

First Nations

First Nations people in Gol Golin Mallee +52 larger in Gol Gol
55 78th pct 3 43rd pct
Median age in Gol Golin Mallee +54 yrs older in Mallee
18 yrs 18th pct 72 yrs 100th pct
26.7% 19th pct —
Median income in Gol Golin Mallee +$374 higher in Gol Gol
$599 45th pct $225 2nd pct
Household income in Gol Golin Mallee +$924 higher in Gol Gol
$1,649 48th pct $725 9th pct
Indigenous language in Gol Golin Mallee
5.5% 58th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Gol Golin Mallee +0.9 larger in Gol Gol
2.9 81st pct 2.0 14th pct
  • First area, 2011: 2.7
  • First area, 2016: 2.8
  • First area, 2021: 2.9
  • Second area, 2021: 2.0
One-parent in Gol Golin Mallee
5.4% 24th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.4%
  • First area, 2016: 7.1%
  • First area, 2021: 5.4%
Living alone in Gol Golin Mallee
15.3% 20th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 17.5%
  • First area, 2016: 18.3%
  • First area, 2021: 15.3%

Family composition

27.3% Couples without children +72.7 pts ▸ 100.0%
67.7% Couples with children ◂ +67.7 pts 0.0%
5.4% One-parent families ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

35.0% 2 people +40.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
20.7% 4 people ◂ +20.7 pts 0.0%
15.3% 1 person ◂ +15.3 pts 0.0%
14.0% 3 people ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
10.2% 5 people ◂ +10.2 pts 0.0%
3.7% 6 or more ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Gol Golin Mallee +$140 higher in Gol Gol
$315 61st pct $175 19th pct
  • First area, 2011: $170
  • First area, 2016: $205
  • First area, 2021: $315
  • Second area, 2021: $175
$1,733 57th pct —
  • First area, 2011: $1,500
  • First area, 2016: $1,517
  • First area, 2021: $1,733
People / bedroom in Gol Golin Mallee +0.30 higher in Mallee
0.80 43rd pct 1.10 93rd pct
  • First area, 2011: 1.10
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.80
  • Second area, 2021: 1.10
12.0% 34th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 19.2%
  • First area, 2016: 15.3%
  • First area, 2021: 12.0%
Owned outright in Gol Golin Mallee
36.3% 36th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 38.6%
  • First area, 2016: 37.3%
  • First area, 2021: 36.3%
Separate houses in Gol Golin Mallee
95.7% 47th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 93.4%
  • First area, 2016: 94.0%
  • First area, 2021: 95.7%
3+ bedrooms in Gol Golin Mallee
92.9% 85th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 82.9%
  • First area, 2016: 88.2%
  • First area, 2021: 92.9%

How homes are owned or rented

36.3% Owned outright +38.7 pts ▸ 75.0%
49.4% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +49.4 pts 0.0%
12.0% Rented ◂ +12.0 pts 0.0%
1.7% Other tenure ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%
1.7% Not stated ◂ +1.7 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

95.7% Separate house +4.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
2.5% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%
0.9% Flat or apartment ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%
0.9% Other dwelling ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

43.2% 4 bedrooms ◂ +43.2 pts 0.0%
39.7% 3 bedrooms ◂ +39.7 pts 0.0%
10.0% 5 or more ◂ +10.0 pts 0.0%
5.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +0.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

1.6% 53rd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 4.5%
  • First area, 2016: 3.4%
  • First area, 2021: 1.6%
Work from home in Gol Golin Mallee
10.0% 26th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 7.5%
  • First area, 2016: 6.1%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
PT commute in Gol Golin Mallee
0.5% 65th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 0.0%
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.5%
PT stops in Gol Golin Mallee +1 more in Gol Gol
1 64th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Gol Golin Mallee +0.51 more in Gol Gol
0.51 59th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Gol Golin Mallee +10.2 more in Gol Gol
10.2 58th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Gol Golin Mallee +2 more in Gol Gol
2 75th pct 0 0th pct
32 68th pct —

How people get to work

74.6% Car (driver) +45.4 pts ▸ 120.0%
10.0% Worked at home +70.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
4.1% Car (passenger) ◂ +4.1 pts 0.0%
0.7% Walked ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%
0.5% Bus ◂ +0.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

47.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +47.8 pts 0.0%
22.3% 3 vehicles ◂ +22.3 pts 0.0%
16.6% 1 vehicle ◂ +16.6 pts 0.0%
10.3% 4 or more ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
1.6% No vehicle ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Gol Golin Mallee
41.8% 82nd pct —
  • First area, 2011: 35.5%
  • First area, 2016: 32.9%
  • First area, 2021: 41.8%
Recent arrivals in Gol Golin Mallee
8.9% 60th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 16.5%
  • First area, 2016: 5.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Gol Golin Mallee
2.5% 40th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 3.8%
  • First area, 2016: 3.2%
  • First area, 2021: 2.5%
Participation in Gol Golin Mallee
68.9% 78th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 65.7%
  • First area, 2016: 66.1%
  • First area, 2021: 68.9%
64.8% 78th pct —
  • First area, 2011: 66.6%
  • First area, 2016: 63.0%
  • First area, 2021: 64.8%

Industries people work in

8.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +71.6 pts ▸ 80.0%
13.6% Health care & social assistance ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
11.3% Construction ◂ +11.3 pts 0.0%
10.4% Education & training ◂ +10.4 pts 0.0%
9.0% Retail trade ◂ +9.0 pts 0.0%
7.0% Public administration & safety ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
5.4% Accommodation & food ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
5.3% Manufacturing ◂ +5.3 pts 0.0%
3.8% Professional & technical ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%
3.7% Other services ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
3.5% Wholesale trade ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%
2.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

19.0% Managers +61.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
17.7% Professionals ◂ +17.7 pts 0.0%
14.3% Technicians & trades ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%
13.6% Clerical & administrative ◂ +13.6 pts 0.0%
12.2% Community & personal service ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
9.1% Labourers ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%
7.3% Sales workers ◂ +7.3 pts 0.0%
4.5% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +4.5 pts 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Gol Golin Mallee +2.5 higher in Gol Gol
2.5 69th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Gol Golin Mallee +2.9 more in Gol Gol
2.9 72nd pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Gol Golin Mallee +48.9 pts higher in Gol Gol
48.9% 79th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Gol Golin Mallee +1.1 pts higher in Gol Gol
1.1% 58th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Gol Golin Mallee +30.7 pts higher in Gol Gol
30.7% 67th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Gol Golin Mallee +63.0 pts higher in Gol Gol
63.0% 80th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Gol Golin Mallee +68.6 pts higher in Gol Gol
68.6% 69th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Gol Golin Mallee +1.3 pts higher in Gol Gol
1.3% 72nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Gol Golin Mallee +1,368.9 more in Mallee
6.1 32nd pct 1,375.0 100th pct
Intersections/km² in Gol Golin Mallee +12 higher in Gol Gol
12 72nd pct 0 13th pct
Mean slope in Gol Golin Mallee +0.6 pts higher in Gol Gol
3.3% 17th pct 2.6% 7th pct

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Gol Gol vs Mallee [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11697/gol-gol/vs/SAL12468/mallee