Googong
Statistical Area - sa2

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, as of August 2025, is approximately 8,602 people. This figure represents a growth of 2,378 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,224. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates: 8,506 residents as of June 2024 and an additional 1,143 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 1,243 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Googong's growth rate since the Census, at 38.2%, exceeded both the SA4 region (4.7%) and non-metro areas, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration drove this growth, contributing approximately 59.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are used. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over this period, with Googong expected to increase by 10,574 persons to 2041, representing a total increase of 121.7%.

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

Googong averaged approximately 254 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 1,272 homes. As of FY-26, 36 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.1 new residents are associated with each home built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a significant demand exceeding supply.

The average construction cost value for new properties is $491,000. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Googong exhibits 429.0% higher development activity per person, suggesting ample choice for buyers. This high level of activity reflects strong developer confidence in the area and is above the national average. Recent construction comprises 65.0% standalone homes and 35.0% townhouses or apartments, expanding medium-density options and creating a mix of opportunities across price brackets. This marks a shift from the current pattern of 94.0% houses, likely due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. The location has approximately 30 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

By 2041, Googong is projected to grow by 10,469 residents. 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 top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects are Googong Hotel, Googong Convenience Centre, Googong Township, and Winona Googong. The following details those most relevant.

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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 prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 0.4% as of June 2025.

In this month, 4,493 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 3.2% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation was high at 84.7%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Major employment sectors for residents are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. Public administration & safety has a notable concentration with employment levels at 4.9 times the regional average.

Health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 11.0% versus the regional average of 16.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population vs resident population. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.6%, and employment fell by 3.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1%, labour force expand by 0.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Googong's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2022. Googong had a median income of $94,783 and an average income of $111,590 among taxpayers. Nationally, these figures rank in the top percentile. In comparison, Rest of NSW had median and average incomes of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. Based on a 12.61% increase since financial year 2022, as per the Wage Price Index, current estimates for Googong are approximately $106,735 (median) and $125,661 (average) by September 2025. The 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Googong between the 99th and 99th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that 34.0% of individuals earn over $4,000 weekly (2,924 individuals), contrasting with the regional leading bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 at 29.9%. Sixty-point-three percent of Googong residents earn over $3,000 weekly, supporting premium retail and services. 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

The latest Census data shows that in Googong, 93.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.4% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's figures 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 in the area was $2,600, significantly higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in Googong was recorded at $531, compared to Non-Metro NSW's figure of $355. Nationally, Googong's mortgage repayments were notably higher than 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 make up 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 is notably high, with 38.3% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 23.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (15.2%) and certificates (20.8%). Educational participation is high, with 33.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.0% in primary, 6.6% in secondary, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

The area has two schools serving 1,070 students - The Anglican School Googong and Googong Public School. These schools demonstrate significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1104). The educational mix includes one primary school and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 12.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 10.1, indicating that Googong serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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 indicates 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 in the area is considered moderate, with residents on average located approximately 413 meters from their nearest transport stop. Across all routes, there are an average of 50 trips per day, which equates to roughly 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, with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 76% of the total population (6,554 people) has private health cover, compared to 61.0% across Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.3 and 8.2% of residents respectively.

Around 76.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.7% across Rest of NSW. As of 2021, 4.0% of residents are aged 65 and over (342 people), 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 above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

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

In terms of ancestry, Australian is the top group at 29.2%, followed by English at 23.1%. The 'Other' ancestry category comprises 8.8%. Some ethnic groups are notably overrepresented: Macedonian at 1.8% (regional average 1.5%), Serbian at 0.9% (0.6%), and Hungarian at 0.5% (0.3%).

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

Googong's median age is 31, significantly lower than Rest of NSW's 43 and Australia's 38 years. The 35-44 age group comprises 23.0% of Googong's population, higher than Rest of NSW but below the national average of 14.2%. The 65-74 cohort makes up only 2.7%. From 2021 to present, the 5-14 age group grew from 16.7% to 18.1%, while the 35-44 group increased from 21.6% to 23.0%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort decreased from 20.8% to 16.8% and the 0-4 group dropped from 13.4% to 11.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Googong's age structure. The 25-34 group is projected to grow by 237%, reaching 4,864 people from the current 1,442. Meanwhile, the 35-44 group is expected to decrease by 178 residents.