Goodna
At 10,391 residents, Goodna has a median age of 33, which is 7 years below the national median, while 36.9% of residents were born overseas, 15.3 percentage points above the national share. The suburb is dominated by separate houses at 82.7%, yet renting is high at 49.3%. Its 7.8 sq km footprint gives it a density of 1,331.5 people per sq km. Compared with nearby Redbank Plains, Goodna reads as a more established Ipswich corridor suburb, with an Aging trajectory despite 1.21% annual growth. The mix suits households prioritising space and rent access, but employment and transport conditions matter because 74.2% drive and unemployment is 10.2%.
Population
10,391
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,337/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
For buyers, Goodna's dwelling profile is clearer than its price signal: 82.7% of homes are separate houses, 47.7% have 3 bedrooms and 36.4% have 4 or more. That supports family-oriented searches more than apartment-led buying because the stock is overwhelmingly detached or semi-detached, with only 0.8% apartments. A $1,300 monthly mortgage figure sits alongside weekly rent of $300 and mortgage payments equal to 22.5% of household income. Compared with the 49.3% renting share, the 29.0% mortgage tenure share suggests a substantial renter-to-owner audience. Check current comparable sales, flood, insurance and commuting costs before committing.
For Buyers
For buyers, Goodna's dwelling profile is clearer than its price signal: 82.7% of homes are separate houses, 47.7% have 3 bedrooms and 36.4% have 4 or more. That supports family-oriented searches more than apartment-led buying because the stock is overwhelmingly detached or semi-detached, with only 0.8% apartments. A $1,300 monthly mortgage figure sits alongside weekly rent of $300 and mortgage payments equal to 22.5% of household income. Compared with the 49.3% renting share, the 29.0% mortgage tenure share suggests a substantial renter-to-owner audience. Check current comparable sales, flood, insurance and commuting costs before committing.
For Investors
Goodna presents a tenant-led case, with 49.3% of households renting versus 19.9% owning outright. Weekly rent is $300 and vacancy is 6.8%, so rental demand needs to be weighed against the possibility of more tenant choice when vacancies rise. The suburb recorded 0 development projects in the past 12 months, which may limit immediate new supply, while the wider growth trend is 1.21% a year and is driven primarily by overseas migration. Compared with a purely speculative growth play, the stronger rationale is steady rental exposure to an established suburb, provided investors stress-test maintenance, insurance and transport costs. Purchase price remains essential for calculating yield, so rent alone should not determine returns.
Schools in Goodna
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St Francis Xavier's School (Goodna)
Westside Christian College (65 Stuart St, Goodna)
Goodna Special School
Goodna State School
Demographics
Goodna's median age is 33, 7 years below the national median, but its trajectory is Aging rather than getting younger. The overseas-born share is 36.9%, 15.3 percentage points above the national figure, and Samoan ancestry is prominent at 1,012 responses, alongside 331 Samoan speakers. University attainment is 18.3%, 11.8 percentage points below the national comparison, which aligns with a workforce concentrated in practical and service roles. Average household size is 2.8, 0.3 above the national figure, with couples with children making up 41.2% of families and one-parent families 28.4%. Compared with nearby Redbank and Redbank Plains, Goodna is best read as an established multicultural suburb, while the aging signal suggests service needs will broaden.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
82.7%
Houses
16.4%
Townhouse
0.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Goodna is a house-led market: 82.7% of dwellings are separate houses, 16.4% semi-detached and 0.8% apartments. Bedroom supply is weighted to 3-bedroom homes at 47.7% and 4-plus homes at 36.4%, which helps explain the 2.8-person average household size. Tenure is less settled than the building form: 49.3% rent, 29.0% carry a mortgage and 19.9% own outright. Mortgage costs are recorded at $1,300 monthly, with mortgage-to-income at 22.5% and rent-to-income at 22.4%, so both measures sit close together. Compared with nearby Redbank, Goodna's 7.8 sq km footprint and 1,331.5 people per sq km point to a more compact, established housing environment. Buyers should compare flood exposure, renovation needs and transport access by street.
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $300.
$600
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $600 · units $450
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$634
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.8%
Unoccupied
246
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
41.2%
Couples with children
28.0%
Couples, no children
28.4%
Single parent
2,467
Total families
Economy & Employment
Goodna's largest industry is Healthcare at 20.9% and 442 workers, followed by Manufacturing at 10.5% and 221, Education at 8.2% and 174, Retail at 8.0% and 170, and Construction at 7.7% and 163. Occupations reinforce that practical base: Labourers number 685, Machinery/Drivers 593 and Community/Personal 519, ahead of Clerical/Admin at 476 and Trades at 463. Participation is 54.1%, full-time employment 60.5% and unemployment 10.2%, so labour-market engagement is weaker than in more advantaged areas. All four SEIFA measures sit in decile 1, with IEO 865, IER 902, IRSD 847 and IRSAD 855. That combination points to access and income constraints, even with healthcare and education anchors.
Unemployment
10.2%
Labour Force
4,238
Unemployed
432
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.5%
Part-time
30.4%
Participation
54.1%
Employed
3,806
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.3%
Postgraduate
3.8%
Born Overseas
36.9%
Dwellings
3,344
Transport to Work
Goodna is practical for car-oriented households: 74.2% travel as car drivers, compared with 4.6% using public transport, while 10.8% work from home. The local education mix includes 4 schools across government, Catholic and independent sectors, plus special-school provision, giving families several types to investigate while enrolment zones still need address-level checking. Social conditions are more challenging than in higher-decile areas: IRSAD is decile 1 with a score of 855, and volunteering is 11.5%. The 7.8 sq km suburb has a density of 1,331.5 people per sq km, so access to shops, stations and services can vary by pocket. Check walking routes, bus frequency, school zones and street-level conditions before choosing an address.
Drive
74.2%
Public Transport
4.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
10.8%
Population Forecast
+1.21%/yr
(+138 people/yr)
EstablishedGoodna's growth outlook is steady rather than explosive: the annual trend is 1.21%, and overseas migration is the primary driver. Across the wider area, population change is 17.6% over 10 years, while the shift profile labels the suburb Aging, with the young share down 2.8 points and the senior share up 3.1 points. Gentrification signals are mixed: the current forecast stage is Not gentrifying with a score of 6, while the shift assessment records Early signs at 22. The affordability measure moved from 57.4 in 2011 to 48.7 in 2021, with the trend labelled Improving, and real income growth was 6.1%. Compared with a rapid-redevelopment story, Goodna's likely path is incremental growth because migration adds demand while demographic change increases the need for services.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+128
Net Internal / yr
-159
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +18% since 2011, Net internal outflow -159/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Goodna compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Goodna a good suburb to live in?
Goodna can suit households wanting established housing and a younger resident base: the median age is 33, 7 years below the national median, and 82.7% of dwellings are separate houses. The trade-offs are car dependence at 74.2% and unemployment of 10.2%, so compare lifestyle needs with commuting and employment access.
What is the median house price in Goodna?
A reliable median house price cannot be stated from the current figures. For budgeting, compare recent sales with the $1,300 monthly mortgage figure, $300 weekly rent and 22.5% mortgage-to-income measure. The 82.7% separate-house share means detached-home comparisons are more relevant than apartment sales.
What schools are in Goodna?
Goodna has 4 local schools: Goodna State School, Goodna Special School, St Francis Xavier's School and Westside Christian College. The mix includes government, Catholic and independent provision, with special-school support also present. Compare the exact address with enrolment zones, since school access can differ across the 7.8 sq km suburb.
Is Goodna safe?
Check recent Queensland Police information and the exact streets you are considering rather than relying on a suburb-wide label. Goodna has 10,391 residents and 74.2% car-driver travel, so compare lighting, traffic, parking and walking conditions around each address. A street-level check is more useful than assuming every pocket is the same.
Is Goodna good for property investment?
Goodna may suit investors seeking a large rental audience: 49.3% rent, compared with 19.9% owning outright, and weekly rent is $300. Vacancy is 6.8%, development count was 0 in the past 12 months, and annual growth is 1.21% with overseas migration the main driver. Calculate yield from the purchase price, then test maintenance, insurance and vacancy assumptions.
How is Goodna's population changing?
Goodna's population today is 10,391. Growth across the wider area is forecast at 1.21% a year, with overseas migration the primary driver, while 10-year population change is 17.6%. The trajectory is Aging: the young share is down 2.8 points and the senior share is up 3.1 points, a more complex pattern than simple youth-led expansion.
What languages are spoken in Goodna?
Samoan is the most prominent listed language, with 331 speakers, while Arabic has 53, Mandarin 36, Hindi 30 and Punjabi 21. The overseas-born share is 36.9%, which is 15.3 percentage points above the national comparison. Compared with a single-language profile, this supports checking communication preferences when choosing local services.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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