Googong

Googong lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Googong's population is around 8,645 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,421 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,224. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,503 in June 2024 and an additional 1,158 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,249 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Googong's growth rate of 38.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (5.1%) and the non-metro area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 59.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over this period, placing Googong in the top 10 percent of Australia's regional areas. The area is expected to increase by 10,574 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 120.6% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Googong was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Googong has averaged approximately 254 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1,272 homes. As of FY-26, 52 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.1 new residents per year are associated with each home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a significant demand exceeding supply.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $376,000. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Googong shows 429% higher development activity per person, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 65% standalone homes and 35% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of medium-density options across various price brackets. This shift marks a significant departure from the current housing pattern of 94% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. The location has approximately 30 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Googong is expected to grow by 10,426 residents through to 2041, with current development well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Looking ahead, Googong is expected to grow by 10,426 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Googong has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely to impact this region. Notable initiatives include Googong Hotel, Googong Township, Winona Googong, and Googong Convenience Centre. The following list details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Googong performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Googong has an educated workforce with key services well represented. Its unemployment rate is 0.4% as of September 2025.

There are 5,122 employed residents, with a participation rate of 84.7%, compared to Rest of NSW's 3.8% unemployment and 56.4% participation rates. Public administration & safety has high employment levels at 4.9 times the regional average. Health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 11.0%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, with Census data showing fewer working residents than expected.

Between September 2024 and 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.9% alongside a 3.1% drop in employment, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw a 0.5% employment decrease, 0.1% labour force contraction, and a 0.4 percentage point unemployment increase. Statewide, NSW experienced a 0.03% employment decline (losing 2,260 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 3.9% as of 25-Nov-25. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Googong's industry mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.3% in five years and 12.9% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Googong SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $94,783 and an average level of $111,590. These figures place Googong in the top percentile nationally, compared to $49,459 and $62,998 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates for median income are approximately $106,735 and average income is around $125,661 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Googong rank highly nationally, between the 98th and 99th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 34.0% of individuals (2,939) earn over $4,000, contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. Sixty-point-three percent of residents earn over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 16.2% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 98th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Googong is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Googong, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.4% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's breakdown of 74.5% houses and 25.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Googong stood at 6.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 72.5% and rented ones at 20.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Googong was $531, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $355. Nationally, Googong's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Googong features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 90.2% of all households, including 57.5% couples with children, 24.9% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 9.8%, with lone person households at 8.7% and group households comprising 0.9%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.6.

Googong demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Googong significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 38.3% of residents aged 15 years and over holding university qualifications compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region as of a recent study. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 23.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 36.0% of residents aged 15 years and over holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (15.2%) and certificates (20.8%). Educational participation is notably high, with 33.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.0% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education as per the latest data available.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.0% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Googong shows that there are currently 11 operational transport stops. These stops offer a variety of bus services, with a total of 16 different routes operating. Together, these routes facilitate 352 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport within the area is considered moderate, with residents on average being located 413 meters away from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 50 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Googong's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Health outcomes data shows notable results across Googong. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent among both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 76% of the total population (6,587 people), compared to 61.0% in Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.3 and 8.2% of residents respectively, while 76.4% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 68.7% in Rest of NSW. The area has 4.0% of residents aged 65 and over (344 people), which is lower than the 13.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, requiring more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Googong was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Googong's cultural diversity was above average, with 20.1% of its population born overseas and 18.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Googong, accounting for 52.3% of people. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprised 2.7% of Googong's population compared to 1.6% across Rest of NSW.

In terms of ancestry, Australian was the top group at 29.2%, followed by English at 23.1% and Other at 8.8%. Macedonian, Serbian, and Hungarian groups were notably overrepresented in Googong with respective percentages of 1.8%, 0.9%, and 0.5%, compared to regional averages of 1.5%, 0.6%, and 0.3%.

Googong hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Googong's median age is 31, which is significantly lower than Rest of NSW's figure of 43 and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 35-44 age group constitutes 23.0% of Googong's population, compared to Rest of NSW, while the 65-74 cohort makes up only 2.7%. This concentration of the 35-44 age group is notably higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 5-14 age group has increased from 16.7% to 18.1%, while the 35-44 cohort grew from 21.6% to 23.0%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group decreased from 20.8% to 16.8%, and the 0-4 age group dropped from 13.4% to 11.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Googong's age structure. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 236%, reaching 4,864 people from the current 1,449. Meanwhile, the 35-44 age group is expected to decrease by 187 residents.