Goondiwindi
A population of 6,230 is spread across 830.46 square kilometres, giving Goondiwindi a low density of 7.5 people per square kilometre and a strongly detached housing profile. The median age is 38, which is 2 years below the national figure, yet the area is on an Aging trajectory as the senior share has risen 4.6 percentage points while the young share fell 3.1 points. Household income sits at the 56.4th percentile, and 87.1% of dwellings are separate houses. Compared with nearby Inglewood, Goondiwindi reads as a larger service-oriented regional centre because healthcare, agriculture and education together account for 43.8% of jobs, although annual population growth is below zero at -0.13%.
Population
6,230
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,629/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Goondiwindi suits buyers seeking detached space more than apartment living. Separate houses account for 87.1% of dwellings, compared with 2.5% apartments and 9.5% semi-detached homes, so land, maintenance and car access matter more than high-density amenity. Larger homes are common, with 42.1% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 40.9% containing 3 bedrooms. Without a dependable median house price to quote, buyers should compare recent local sales with the $1,517 monthly mortgage measure. Mortgage costs represent 21.5% of household income, while rent is $295 weekly, making holding costs an important part of the decision.
For Buyers
Goondiwindi suits buyers seeking detached space more than apartment living. Separate houses account for 87.1% of dwellings, compared with 2.5% apartments and 9.5% semi-detached homes, so land, maintenance and car access matter more than high-density amenity. Larger homes are common, with 42.1% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 40.9% containing 3 bedrooms. Without a dependable median house price to quote, buyers should compare recent local sales with the $1,517 monthly mortgage measure. Mortgage costs represent 21.5% of household income, while rent is $295 weekly, making holding costs an important part of the decision.
For Investors
The rental case rests on an established tenant base rather than a large development pipeline. Renting accounts for 36.1% of households, weekly rent is $295 and vacancy is 9.7%, so investors should allow for periods of tenant choice when testing yield and cash flow. Detached homes make up 87.1% of dwellings, substantially higher than the 2.5% apartment share, pointing to a family-house-focused market. Development activity is recorded at 0 over the past 12 months. Overseas migration is the primary forecast migration driver, but the annual trend is -0.13%, so demand growth may remain slower than in expanding regional markets.
Schools in Goondiwindi
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Border Rivers Christian College (Goondiwindi)
St Mary's School (26 Brisbane St, Goondiwindi)
Goondiwindi State High School
Goondiwindi State School
Demographics
Goondiwindi has a median age of 38, 2 years below the national figure, but its demographic direction is Aging because the senior share increased 4.6 percentage points while the young share declined 3.1 points. University attainment is 22.4%, or 7.7 percentage points below national levels, and the overseas-born share is 6.9%, 14.7 points below the national comparison. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry are the largest reported groups at 2,374, 774 and 658 people. Christianity accounts for 3,855 residents and no religion for 1,669. With 77.9% staying at the same address, compared with a 22.1% turnover rate, the population is relatively settled.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
87.1%
Houses
9.5%
Townhouse
2.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing is dominated by separate homes and a mixed tenure pattern. Outright ownership is 30.6%, mortgages account for 31.2% and renting represents 36.1%, while 2.0% sits in other tenure categories. Separate houses are far higher than apartments at 87.1% versus 2.5%, and the most common dwelling sizes are 4 or more bedrooms at 42.1% and 3 bedrooms at 40.9%. Weekly rent is $295 and the mortgage measure is $1,517 per month, with rent-to-income at 18.1% and mortgage-to-income at 21.5%. Affordability worsened from 31.3 in 2011 to 34.3 in 2021, while rent growth is 47.5%, creating more pressure than the low-density setting might suggest.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $295.
$550
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $550 · units $370
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$859
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.7%
Unoccupied
238
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
42.3%
Couples with children
40.9%
Couples, no children
15.4%
Single parent
1,571
Total families
Economy & Employment
Goondiwindi's employment base is anchored by healthcare at 15.9% of jobs, agriculture at 14.7%, education at 13.2%, construction at 10.0% and retail at 8.0%. The largest occupation groups are professionals at 445 people, trades at 443 and managers at 441, followed by clerical and administrative workers at 373 and labourers at 366. Unemployment is 3.3%, participation is 64.4% and full-time employment is 64.8%, supporting a relatively active labour market. Household income is $1,629 weekly and sits at the 56.4th percentile. Economic conditions are uneven: the IEO decile is 3, below the IER decile of 5, while both IRSD and IRSAD are decile 4. This suggests education and occupational resources are weaker than income-related conditions, partly because the economy spans both professional services and manual industries.
Unemployment
3.3%
Labour Force
3,136
Unemployed
104
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.8%
Part-time
29.5%
Participation
64.4%
Employed
3,032
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.4%
Postgraduate
2.6%
Born Overseas
6.9%
Dwellings
2,201
Transport to Work
Daily life is strongly car-oriented because 82.9% of workers drive, compared with only 0.3% using public transport; 5.0% walk or cycle and 6.4% work from home. The large 830.46 square kilometre area and low density of 7.5 people per square kilometre help explain that pattern. Families have access to 4 schools across 3 sectors, including 2 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school, with both primary and high school options represented. Enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. Socioeconomic measures sit below the top half in several areas, with IRSAD and IRSD at decile 4 and IEO at decile 3, while IER is higher at decile 5. Compared with a transit-oriented suburb, Goondiwindi provides more space but requires greater reliance on private vehicles.
Drive
82.9%
Public Transport
0.3%
Walk / Cycle
5.0%
Work from Home
6.4%
Population Forecast
-0.13%/yr
(-8 people/yr)
EstablishedGoondiwindi is in an established, slow-growth phase. The annual trend is -0.13%, below zero, and population change across the wider area is -2.6% over 10 years. The trajectory is Aging because the senior share has increased 4.6 percentage points while the young share has fallen 3.1 points. Affordability worsened from 31.3 in 2011 to 34.3 in 2021, even as real income growth reached 9.3%. Overseas migration is the primary migration driver, but the gentrification score is 0 and the stage is Not gentrifying. Rent growth of 47.5% means housing costs can rise despite subdued population momentum. Compared with positive-growth regional centres, the near-term story is service stability and demographic change rather than expansion.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+17
Net Internal / yr
-62
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Goondiwindi compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Goondiwindi a good suburb to live in?
Goondiwindi can suit households wanting space, local schools and a slower regional pace. Separate houses make up 87.1% of dwellings, public transport use is only 0.3%, and the median age is 38, which is 2 years below the national figure. Car dependence and the exact address should shape the decision.
What is the median house price in Goondiwindi?
There is no dependable median house price to quote for Goondiwindi. Buyers should compare recent local sales and allow for the $1,517 monthly mortgage measure; median rent is $295 weekly. Separate houses account for 87.1% of dwellings, so house sales are more relevant than apartment benchmarks.
What schools are in Goondiwindi?
Goondiwindi has 4 listed schools across 3 sectors: 2 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school. The mix includes primary and high school options, but enrolment zones can differ by address. Check the catchment before relying on a particular campus.
Is Goondiwindi safe?
Safety should be checked through current Queensland Police incident information and the exact street, because a suburb-wide crime rate is not available to summarise. For practical context, 82.9% of workers drive and 5.0% walk or cycle, so local movement patterns are strongly car-based.
Is Goondiwindi good for property investment?
It can suit a long-term investor who understands a small regional rental market. Rents are $295 weekly, 36.1% of households rent, vacancy is 9.7% and development activity is 0 over the past 12 months. Detached stock is higher than apartments, 87.1% versus 2.5%, so demand is more house-focused.
How is Goondiwindi's population changing?
Goondiwindi has 6,230 residents today, while the wider area's population trend is -0.13% annually and -2.6% over 10 years. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 4.6 points and the young share down 3.1 points. Overseas migration is the primary driver, so change is more about composition than rapid expansion.
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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