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Goondiwindi has an estimated 6,251 residents. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the population of Goondiwindi stands at approximately 6,251 according to AreaSearch research. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 6,230 people, this represents an addition of 21 people (0.3%). This updated figure incorporates 94 validated new addresses identified following the Census alongside the ABS estimated resident population figure of 6,251 recorded in June 2025. With a population density of 7.5 persons per square kilometer, residents enjoy substantial physical space. Over recent times, natural increase served as the primary growth driver, accounting for roughly 62.3% of total demographic additions.
Projections compiled by AreaSearch utilise ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 (taking 2022 as baseline) for each SA2. For unrepresented SA2 localities or timeframes after post-2032, Queensland State Government SA2 modeling issued in 2023 (utilising 2021 numbers) is referenced. Because these state figures omit age cohort breakdowns, AreaSearch applies age-specific weighting adjustments derived from the ABS Greater Capital Region forecasts released in 2023 (2022 baseline). Under this framework, Goondiwindi is anticipated to experience a slight population reduction of 160 persons by 2041. Nevertheless, specific demographics will expand, notably the 25 to 34 age bracket, which is slated to gain 152 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
47 new dwellings have been approved in Goondiwindi over the past five years, an average of 9 a year. That is 1.5 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Goondiwindi have tracked at roughly 9 new dwellings annually, totaling 47 homes across the recent 5 financial years from FY-22 to FY-26. Despite earlier population contraction, construction volume has maintained reasonable pace relative to local requirements, offering favorable conditions for purchasers while construction costs average $606,000 per dwelling. In addition, $6.8 million in non-residential commercial project approvals were logged during this financial year, reinforcing the predominantly residential profile of the locality. Per capita building activity in Goondiwindi aligns closely with Rest of Qld, supporting steady supply conditions matching broader regional patterns.
Approval volumes remain lower than the national benchmark, reflecting the mature nature of the township alongside possible development constraints. Recent housing activity is composed of 90.0% detached dwellings and 10.0% attached dwellings, preserving the traditional low-density suburban fabric tailored toward families desiring spacious layouts. Furthermore, a metric of 854 people per approved dwelling underscores the tranquil, subdued development pipeline. Given that demographic projections point toward either a plateau or mild downturn in resident numbers, Goondiwindi is likely to experience easing accommodation demand, creating advantageous conditions for prospective homebuyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Goondiwindi
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AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Goondiwindi, worth an estimated $19 million. A further 59 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $13.8 billion. 14 are already under construction and 21 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans energy, transport & logistics and residential development. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major undertakings, and planning frameworks are pivotal determinants of regional progress. AreaSearch has identified 1 impactful project within the district. Significant works include the Goondiwindi Hydrogen initiative, the Yelarbon and Talwood water quality project, the Queensland Southern Rez, and the Queensland New South Wales Interconnector.
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Goondiwindi CBD Streetscape Project
The Goondiwindi CBD Streetscape Project delivers major revitalization works along Marshall Street between Moffatt and Russell Streets. The master plan focuses on upgraded pedestrian footpaths, modern street furniture, improved accessibility, tree plantings, and enhanced civic gathering spaces across the town centre. Goondiwindi Regional Council is advancing detailed design and staged civil delivery to stimulate local economic vitality.
Goondiwindi Hydrogen
The Goondiwindi Regional Council, in partnership with The Hydrogen Collective (H2C), is developing a renewable hydrogen production facility at the Goondiwindi wastewater treatment plant. The facility uses a 2.5 MW solar array and wastewater to produce green hydrogen via alkaline electrolysis for local agricultural and industrial customers, with oxygen byproduct enhancing wastewater treatment efficiency. Stage 1 includes a 2 MW electrolyser producing approximately 300 tonnes of hydrogen per annum, with longer-term potential for up to 50 MW of capacity producing 8,000 tonnes per annum.First production during commissioning occurred in mid-December 2025, with full operations expected in Q1 2026.
Gunsynd Solar Farm
The Gunsynd Solar Farm is a renewable energy project comprising a 111MW DC / 94MW AC solar field located approximately 15km from Goondiwindi in the Darling Downs region of Queensland. Once operational, it will produce up to 250 gigawatt hours annually and abate approximately 150,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Yelarbon and Talwood water quality project
Upgrade of the Yelarbon and Talwood water treatment systems to improve potable water quality. Works included installing new reservoir mixers at both sites, a new chlorine system at Yelarbon and modifications to the existing chlorination system at Talwood. Council reported the project was on track for completion by June 2024, supporting safer, more consistent disinfection and water quality for both towns.
Inland Rail - North Star to NSW-Queensland Border
This section connects North Star to the Queensland border, involving the upgrade of 25km of non-operational track and the construction of 5km of new track, including a 1.8km viaduct over the Bruxner Highway, Whalan Creek, and Macintyre River, 10 bridges, and a crossing loop.
Gore Highway (Millmerran - Goondiwindi), Wyaga Creek, upgrade floodway
The new bridge over Wyaga Creek at Kilbronae has improved flood immunity, safety and efficiency on the Gore Highway between Millmerran and Goondiwindi, which is one of Queensland's most important transport links. The new bridge has raised the crossing by 1.44m to significantly reduce the annual average closure time of the Gore Highway.
Queensland Southern Rez
Southern Queensland considers five Renewable Energy Zones planned, generating 1,600-2,600 MW each, with no official declaration yet. Development follows National Electricity Rules, with certain projects advancing.
Bulli Creek Solar And Battery Project
The Bulli Creek Clean Energy Park is a multi-stage solar and battery project developed by Genex Power and J-Power in Queensland. Stage 1 includes a 775 MW solar farm, expected to be the largest grid-connected solar farm in Australia, powering up to 260,000 homes. Stage 2 features a 400 MW / 1,600 MWh battery energy storage system, with future stages aiming for a total capacity of up to 2 GW.
3,476 residents of Goondiwindi are employed, from a labour force of 3,597. Unemployment sits at 3.4%, with participation at 72.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Featuring a capable local workforce across varied sectors, Goondiwindi records an unemployment rate of merely 3.4% alongside an estimated 1.3% annual employment expansion. In March 2026, employed locals numbered 3,476, while joblessness sat 0.6% beneath the 3.9% recorded across Regional Qld. Labor force participation is exceptionally strong at 72.7%, outperforming the Regional Qld benchmark of 64.2%. Census figures indicated that only 6.1% of workers carried out duties from home, an observation potentially influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. The primary employment drivers for local residents include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, as well as retail trade.
Agricultural industries are heavily concentrated locally, capturing a workforce proportion 3.6 times the regional norm. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 11.8% of local jobs, trailing the 16.1% mark seen across Regional Qld. Although internal employment is available, comparing the count of working residents to the local job base suggests considerable outward commuting. AreaSearch evaluation of ABS and SALM figures indicates that in the 12 months leading to March 2026, local jobs grew by 1.3% against a 2.4% rise in the active labor pool, lifting unemployment by 1.0 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Qld registered a 0.1% rise in employment, a 0.3% labor force increase, and a 0.1 percentage point uptick in jobless levels. Broader projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in Mar-26 outline anticipated national labor requirements over five and ten-year horizons, forecasting nationwide job increases of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% over ten years. Mapping these industry projections to the local economic profile suggests Goondiwindi could record employment gains of 5.7% over five years and 12.1% over ten years (noting this represents an indicative structural weighting model rather than localized demographic forecasting).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Goondiwindi is $1,629 a week (about $85,000 a year), with median personal income at $859 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,024 a year against an average of $63,061. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Taxpayer income metrics in the Goondiwindi SA2 track below national averages according to AreaSearch compilation of ATO records for financial year 2023. Median taxpayer earnings stand at $54,024 while the mean is $63,061, compared to Regional Qld benchmarks of $53,146 and $66,593. Accounting for an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, modeled figures as of March 2026 reach approximately $60,161 for median earnings and $70,225 for mean earnings. In the 2021 Census, individual weekly earnings positioned at the 60th percentile ($859 weekly), with household totals at the 43rd percentile.
The predominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 36.1% of residents (2,256 people), in line with the regional share of 31.7%. Following housing obligations, 86.5% of funds remain for discretionary outlays, placing the area in the 4th decile on the SEIFA income index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Goondiwindi had 2,210 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 87% detached houses and 3% apartments. 32% are owned with a mortgage, 37% rented and 31% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $295 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,517 a month. Rent absorbs 18.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential housing stock in Goondiwindi was made up of 87.1% standalone houses and 13.0% alternative formats such as semi-detached units, flats, and other structures, compared with 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options throughout Regional Qld. Full home ownership was slightly lower than the regional rate at 31.3%, with 31.9% of properties held under a mortgage and 36.8% occupied by tenants. Median monthly mortgage commitments were recorded at $1,517 (versus $1,655 in Regional Qld), while median weekly rentals were $295 (compared to $345 regionally). When evaluated nationally, local mortgage costs remain well below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents are substantially lower than the $375 national average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Goondiwindi counted 2,210 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 27% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute the majority of dwellings at 69.9%, comprising couples with children at 29.8%, childless couples at 28.2%, and single parent households at 10.6%. Non-family living arrangements account for 30.1%, with lone person occupancies making up 26.6% and shared group houses representing 3.7%. The typical household size sits at 2.5 people, matching the average across Regional Qld.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.9% of adults in Goondiwindi hold a university qualification, including 14.3% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.7% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 1,392 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 968 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment presents an area for development in Goondiwindi, where university degree holders make up 17.9% of the population, trailing the Australian standard of 30.4%. Within higher education, bachelor degrees represent 14.3%, postgraduate awards account for 1.9%, and graduate diplomas comprise 1.7%. Vocational qualifications are prominent, with 38.2% of individuals aged 15+ possessing technical training, consisting of certificates (29.7%) and advanced diplomas (8.5%). A substantial 30.8% of the local population participates in formal schooling or study. This group includes 13.5% attending primary schools, 9.1% enrolled in secondary education, and 2.5% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Goondiwindi means driving: households keep an average of 1.6 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in Goondiwindi includes 6 bus stops operated across 3 separate routes, generating a combined total of 30 weekly passenger services. Accessibility remains modest, with locals situated an average of 845 meters from their nearest transit node. Due to the area's residential profile, most travel is outward, with private motor vehicles accounting for 94% of trips and walking representing 5%. Vehicle ownership sits at 1.6 per household, while 6.1% of workers operated from home at the 2021 Census during the COVID-19 period. Transit schedules provide an average of 4 services daily across all operating routes, which translates to roughly 5 departures per stop each week.
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69.5% of residents in Goondiwindi report no long-term health condition. 5.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch research into chronic illness and mortality, Goondiwindi demonstrates below-average health outcomes, with typical ailments slightly more prevalent across all age groups. Furthermore, private healthcare coverage is relatively limited, held by roughly 50% of the community (~3,150 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and 55.7% across Australia. Asthma and arthritis represent the leading chronic conditions locally, impacting 8.3 and 8.1% of residents respectively, while 69.5% reported no chronic medical issues, outperforming the Regional Qld figure of 67.6%. General wellness among the working-age population aligns with standard benchmarks.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 19.9% of the community (1,242 people), and health metrics for this senior segment track above average, achieving higher relative standings nationally than the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Goondiwindi is largely Australian-born, at 93.1% of residents, with 4.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.4%) and English (29.6%). 5.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Goondiwindi displays lower cultural diversity than typical benchmarks, with Australian citizens making up 88.6% of the population, 93.1% born within Australia, and 95.7% communicating exclusively in English at home. Christianity is the dominant religious faith, adhered to by 68.9% of the populace compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at parental birthplaces, the primary ancestral backgrounds reported are Australian (33.4%, exceeding the regional figure of 26.5%), English (29.6%), and Irish (9.7%). Other notable demographic shares include Australian Aboriginal residents at 5.9% (compared to 3.9% regionally), German ancestry at 4.4% (vs 4.7%), and South Australian heritage at 0.5% (vs 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Goondiwindi is 38. 25.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Goondiwindi is younger than that of Regional Qld. Estimated figures to August 2026 indicate that children and young adults (0 - 24) comprise 33.5% of the community, versus 29.6% across Regional Qld, while mature adults and early retirees (45 - 64) represent 21.4% against a regional share of 24.6%. The median age remains at 38, matching the 2021 Census level and sitting 3 years younger than the Regional Qld benchmark of 41. The 45 - 64 cohort has diminished from 23.7% at the Census to 21.4%.
Projections to 2041 indicate older cohorts (65+) will drive future demographic gains, expanding by 91 residents (7%) to reach 1,333, while younger and middle-aged brackets are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Goondiwindi
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Sep 2026 last month all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Sep 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 94 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (6,230 at the 2021 Census → 6,251 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (307011173). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.