Googong
Googong grew 6.05% per year over recent periods, one of the fastest rates in the Canberra-Queanbeyan corridor, driven by net internal migration of 548 persons annually. Household income in the 99th percentile nationally ($3,371/week) coexists with a median house price of $790,000, creating a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 17.8%, among the lowest in the region. The 73.9% share of 4-plus bedroom homes is exceptional, confirming this as a purpose-built family suburb where 62.7% of families are couples with children, compared to 45% nationally.
Population
7,444
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$3,371/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
237
Median House
$1.1M
12m to Jun 2026 (PSI)
Separate houses account for 94.6% of stock, with 73.9% having 4 or more bedrooms. The median house price rose 43.1% from $650,000 in 2024 to $930,000 in 2025. Despite this sharp increase, mortgage stress sits at just 17.8% because household income ($3,371/week) is in the 99th percentile nationally. Mortgage repayments of $2,600 per month are comfortably absorbed. Compared to nearby Queanbeyan or Jerrabomberra, Googong offers newer housing stock but requires greater car dependence: 93% drive, and only 0.7% use public transport.
For Buyers
Separate houses account for 94.6% of stock, with 73.9% having 4 or more bedrooms. The median house price rose 43.1% from $650,000 in 2024 to $930,000 in 2025. Despite this sharp increase, mortgage stress sits at just 17.8% because household income ($3,371/week) is in the 99th percentile nationally. Mortgage repayments of $2,600 per month are comfortably absorbed. Compared to nearby Queanbeyan or Jerrabomberra, Googong offers newer housing stock but requires greater car dependence: 93% drive, and only 0.7% use public transport.
For Investors
Only 18.4% of residents rent, well below the national average, and vacancy at 4.6% is tight. Weekly rent of $525 against the $930,000 latest median delivers modest gross yield, but the capital growth of 43.1% in one year (likely inflated by new-build composition effects) makes it a capital-growth play rather than a yield play. With 223 development applications in 12 months, the suburb is in active expansion, including exhibition homes and commercial development. Net internal migration of 548 per year ensures ongoing demand, though this pace will naturally slow as developable land is absorbed.
Development Activity
Total DAs
1,388
Last 12 Months
237
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+4.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Googong iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
The Anglican School Googong
K-12 · 455 students
Googong Public School
K-6 · 782 students
Demographics
The median age of 32 sits 8 years below the national figure, with 42.1% holding university degrees (12 points above national). English ancestry leads (2,428), followed by Irish (721), Scottish (671), and Italian (440). Only 19.3% were born overseas, slightly below the national average, making Googong predominantly Anglo-Australian in composition. Average household size of 3.1 (0.6 above national) and 62.7% couples-with-children share confirm this as a young-family suburb. Unemployment at 1.9% is among the lowest in NSW.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.6%
Houses
4.7%
Townhouse
0.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Prices jumped from $650,000 in 2024 to $930,000 in 2025, a 43.1% gain that likely reflects new-build premium entering the sample rather than pure existing-stock appreciation. The 69% mortgage rate is extremely high, consistent with recent purchases in a new suburb. Only 12.6% own outright, while 18.4% rent. The dominance of 4-plus bedrooms (73.9%) and 3-bedroom (21.3%) means virtually no small-format housing exists. Mortgage-to-income at 17.8% is well below the stress threshold, ranking Googong among the most comfortable mortgage markets in the region.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General (12m to Jun 2026 (PSI))
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (January to March 2026), NSW Rental Bond Board (DCJ). Census 2021 median: $525.
$580
Bond data Mar 2026 · houses $690 · units $440
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$1,576
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.6%
Unoccupied
112
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
19.6%
Couples, no children
6,775
Total families
Economy & Employment
Public administration employs 37% of the workforce, the highest rate in this cohort and directly linked to the ACT public sector commuter base. Healthcare (12%), construction (9.9%), professional/technical (9.6%), and education (8.5%) follow. Professionals (1,136) and managers (906) account for 51% of employed residents. Unemployment at 1.9% is effectively full employment, and participation at 76.2% is well above the national rate. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 10 and economic resources decile of 10 confirm Googong as among the least disadvantaged areas in Australia.
Unemployment
0.3%
Labour Force
5,121
Unemployed
17
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
76.5%
Part-time
21.6%
Participation
76.2%
Employed
4,000
Occupations
Top Industries
University
42.1%
Postgraduate
12.9%
Born Overseas
19.3%
Dwellings
2,295
Transport to Work
Two schools serve Googong: The Anglican School Googong (Independent combined, ICSEA 1129, 455 students) and Googong Public School (Government primary, ICSEA 1078, 782 students). Both sit well above the national ICSEA benchmark. Car dependence is extreme at 93%, with only 0.7% using public transport, the lowest PT rate in this cohort. Need for assistance at 2.7% is low. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 10 places Googong in the top bracket nationally, and the economic resources decile of 10 confirms financial resilience across the community.
Drive
93.0%
Public Transport
0.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+6.05%/yr
(+564 people/yr)
High GrowthPopulation grows at 6.05% per year, adding 564 persons annually, far above the national average and the highest rate in this cohort. The SA2 grew from 7,337 in 2023 to 9,323 in 2025. Medium projections forecast 11,775 by 2031. Internal migration of 548 per year is the primary driver, with overseas migration contributing 42. The 223 development applications in 12 months, including exhibition homes and commercial premises, confirm the greenfield expansion is ongoing. At current rates, the suburb could exceed 12,000 residents within 5 years.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+42
Net Internal / yr
+548
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Googong compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Googong a good suburb to live in?
Googong suits young families seeking new homes with space. With 73.9% of homes having 4+ bedrooms, household income in the 99th percentile, and unemployment at 1.9%, it ranks among Australia's most comfortable mortgage markets. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 10 confirms top-tier advantage. The cost is extreme car dependence (93% drive, 0.7% public transport).
What is the median house price in Googong?
The median house price is $790,000 (PSI derived 2024-2025), with the latest annual figure at $930,000 for 2025. Prices rose 43.1% from $650,000 in 2024, though this jump partly reflects new-build composition rather than existing-stock gains. Houses account for 94.6% of stock.
What schools are in Googong?
Two schools serve the suburb: The Anglican School Googong (Independent combined, ICSEA 1129, 455 students) and Googong Public School (Government primary, ICSEA 1078, 782 students). Both ICSEA scores sit well above the national benchmark of 1,000.
Is Googong safe?
Suburb-level crime data is not available for Googong in the current dataset. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 10 (least disadvantaged nationally), 1.9% unemployment, and 99th-percentile household income are indicators strongly associated with below-average crime rates in Australian suburbs.
Is Googong good for property investment?
Capital growth potential is strong, with 43.1% price increase in the latest year (partly composition-driven). The 18.4% renter rate is low, and $525 weekly rent delivers modest yield against $930,000 prices. With 223 DAs in 12 months, active greenfield expansion adds supply risk. The 4.6% vacancy rate is healthy.
How is Googong's population changing?
Population grows at 6.05% per year, adding 564 people annually. The SA2 grew from 7,337 in 2023 to 9,323 in 2025, and medium projections forecast 11,775 by 2031. Internal migration of 548 per year is the dominant driver, as Canberra public servants seek affordable family homes across the border.
What development is happening in Googong?
There were 223 development applications in the past 12 months, the highest in this cohort. Recent activity includes exhibition homes, commercial development, and residential accommodation proposals. The volume reflects active greenfield expansion in a suburb still being built out from its master plan.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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