Goodna

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Goodna's population is around 11,412 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 527 people (4.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,885 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,376 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 4 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,451 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 50.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, an above-median population growth of national statistical areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 1,740 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 14.9% in total 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 around 21 dwellings receiving development approval each year, with 108 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 9 so far in FY-26. Given an average of 1.1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), the market shows a good balance between supply and demand, supporting stable conditions, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $301,000. There have also been $16.3 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating steady commercial investment activity.

When measured against Greater Brisbane, Goodna records markedly lower building activity (82.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, though development activity has picked up in recent periods. This activity is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New development consists of 48.0% detached houses and 52.0% townhouses or apartments. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 82.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. At around 1248 people per approval, Goodna shows a mature, established area.

Looking ahead, Goodna is expected to grow by 1,704 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 29 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Goodna Central Mixed Use Development, Raceview Shopping Centre, Bundamba Energy Storage Facility, and Abadi Gaia Adult Residential Village, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Goodna shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Goodna has a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of 8.3%, and 8.9% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 5,004 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 4.1% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (63.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a low 9.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The area shows particularly strong specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share of 2.2 times the regional level. In contrast, professional & technical services employ just 4.6% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 8.9% while the labour force increased by 7.2%, resulting in unemployment falling by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a 0.1 percentage point drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Goodna. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Goodna's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 12.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Goodna SA2's median income among taxpayers is $59,502, with an average of $67,238. This is in line with the national averages, and compares to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $65,399 (median) and $73,901 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Goodna all fall between the 17th and 24th percentiles nationally. Looking at income distribution, the predominant cohort spans 33.2% of locals (3,788 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting patterns seen in the region where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.9% of income remaining, ranking at the 21st percentile.

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

Dwelling structure within Goodna, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 82.5% houses and 17.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Goodna was lagging that of Brisbane metro, at 20.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (29.3%) or rented (50.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Brisbane metro average at $1,300, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $310, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Goodna's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 70.3% of all households, comprising 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% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (14.1%) substantially below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (28.4%).

Educational participation is notably 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

Public transport analysis reveals 36 active transport stops operating within Goodna, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 62 individual routes, collectively providing 2,534 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 310 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 87%, with 9% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. A relatively low 9.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census; 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

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Goodna, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions, particularly among older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~6,002 people), which is slightly lower than the average SA2 area and 55.8% across Greater Brisbane.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 9.2% and 9.1% of residents, respectively, while 67.7% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 13.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,525 people), which is lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than 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 scores highly on cultural diversity, with 36.9% of its population born overseas and 30.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Goodna is Christianity, which makes up 51.0% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which comprises 4.1% of the population, compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Goodna are English, comprising 21.2% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 26.8%, Australian, comprising 19.4% of the population, and Other, comprising 14.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 9.4%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 8.0% of Goodna (vs 0.9% regionally), Maori at 2.3% (vs 1.1%), and Vietnamese at 4.0% (vs 0.8%).

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

With a median age of 34, Goodna is slightly younger than the Greater Brisbane figure of 36 and is substantially under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Goodna has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 residents (16.7%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (12.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 9.6% to 11.1% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 3.7% to 5.0%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 14.0% to 12.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Goodna. The 55 to 64 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 29%, adding 369 residents to reach 1,637. On the other hand, both the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups will see reduced numbers.