Golden Grove Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Golden Grove Compares
Golden Grove vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Golden Grove | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,669 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $320 -NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,686 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 44 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Golden Grove is a coastal suburb of Sydney in New South Wales, with postcode 2008. It sits about 3 km from the Sydney CBD, within the Tea Tree Gully local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 17.4 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Golden Grove has a population of 10,299 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,669, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 84 (0.8% of residents).
Housing in Golden Grove includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,686, with 3,926 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Golden Grove scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Golden Grove is part of the Sydney Inner City statistical area in New South Wales.
Golden Grove Details
| Postcode | 2008 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 10,299 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,669/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $792/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,686 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 17.4 km² |
| Population Density | 591/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,926 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 84 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.8933 |
| Longitude | 151.189 |
| Distance from Sydney | 3 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - City and Inner South |
| Area (SA3) | Sydney Inner City |
| Local Government | Tea Tree Gully |
| Federal Electorate | Sydney |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,706 (16.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,304 (12.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,182 (21.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,911 (28.3%) |
| 65+ years | 2,208 (21.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,129 (11.0%) |
| Asthma | 941 (9.1%) |
| Diabetes | 585 (5.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 506 (4.9%) |
| Cancer | 352 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 188 (1.8%) |
| Dementia | 152 (1.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 168 (4.3%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,388 (35.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,528 (39.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 810 (20.8%) |
Suburbs Near Golden Grove
Same Postcode (2008)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.