Goodna

Goodna has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Goodna's population was around 10,885 people as of the 2021 Census. As of Feb 2026, it is estimated to be around 11,412, reflecting an increase of 527 people (4.8%) since the Census date. This change is inferred from the ABS's estimated resident population of 11,376 in June 2024 and the addition of 4 validated new addresses since then. The population density ratio is 1,451 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 50.5% of overall population gains during recent periods in Goodna.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, above median population growth is projected for the area, with an expected increase of 1,740 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 14.9% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Goodna according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Goodna has experienced approximately 21 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25108 homes were approved, with a further 9 approved in FY-26. On average, each new dwelling constructed over these years brought in 1.1 new residents.

This balanced supply and demand has maintained stable market conditions, with new properties having an average construction cost of $301,000. In FY-26, there have been $16.3 million in commercial approvals, indicating steady investment activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Goodna's building activity is 82.0% lower per person. This limited new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, although recent periods have seen increased development activity. This trend continues to be lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and potential development constraints. New developments consist of 48.0% detached houses and 52.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current 82.0% dominance of houses. This denser development caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers, potentially due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences.

With around 1248 people per approval, Goodna is considered a mature, established area. By 2041, it is projected to grow by 1704 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Goodna has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 29 projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include Goodna Central Mixed Use Development, Raceview Shopping Centre, Bundamba Energy Storage Facility, and Abadi Gaia Adult Residential Village. The following details those likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Goodna lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Goodna has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented. The unemployment rate in Goodna was 8.4% as of September 2021. Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 5.1%.

As of September 2025, 4,866 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Goodna lags behind Greater Brisbane at 61.5% compared to 70.7%. Based on Census responses from September 2021, only 9.9% of residents work from home. The leading employment industries among Goodna residents are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.

Manufacturing is particularly strong with an employment share of 2.2 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical services employ just 4.6% of local workers compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment in Goodna increased by 5.1%, while labour force increased by 3.3%. This resulted in a decrease in unemployment by 1.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a drop in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Goodna's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 30, 2023 shows Goodna SA2's median income among taxpayers is $59,502. The average income was $67,238 in the same period. These figures are close to national averages. Comparing with Greater Brisbane, Goodna's median income is higher by $1,266 while the average income is lower by $5,561. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year ended June 30, 2023, current estimates for Goodna would be approximately $65,399 (median) and $73,901 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Goodna fall between the 17th and 24th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 33.2% of locals, equating to 3,788 people, earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. This pattern is similar to the region where 33.3% fall into this income bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Goodna, with only 81.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 21st percentile nationally.

Goodna is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Goodna's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 82.5% houses and 17.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Goodna was at 20.0%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (29.3%) or rented (50.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,300, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Goodna was $310, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Goodna's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Goodna features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.3% of all households, including 29.8% couples with children, 18.7% couples without children, and 19.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 29.7%, with lone person households at 24.9% and group households comprising 4.8%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Goodna fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 14.1%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (28.4%). Educational participation is high, with 35.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 14.2% in primary education, 10.7% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Goodna has 36 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 62 individual routes, facilitating 2,534 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents located an average of 310 meters from the nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. The car remains the dominant mode of transport at 87%, while train use stands at 9%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 9.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 362 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 70 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Goodna is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Goodna faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantially higher than average, particularly among older age cohorts.

Private health cover is held by approximately 53% of Goodna's total population (~6,002 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.2 and 9.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 67.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Goodna has 13.4% of its population aged 65 and over (1,525 people), lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

Goodna was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Goodna has a high level of cultural diversity, with 36.9% of its population born overseas and 30.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Goodna, making up 51.0% of the population. However, Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 4.1% versus 2.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups in Goodna are English (21.2%), Australian (19.4%), and Other (14.8%). Notably, Samoan, Maori, and Vietnamese ethnicities have higher representations than the regional averages: Samoan at 8.0% versus 0.9%, Maori at 2.3% versus 1.1%, and Vietnamese at 4.0% versus 0.8%.

Goodna's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Goodna has a median age of 34, which is slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and significantly under Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Goodna has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.7%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 55 to 64 has grown from 9.6% to 11.1%, while the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 3.7% to 5.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 14.0% to 12.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Goodna. The 55 to 64 age cohort is projected to grow by 29%, adding 369 residents to reach a total of 1,637. Meanwhile, both the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.