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Goodna has an estimated 10,902 residents, up from 10,391 at the 2021 Census — a change of 511 people, or 4.9%. That puts 1,398 residents on each square kilometre. 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 suburb of Goodna has an estimated population of around 10,902, according to AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS figures alongside post-Census validated new addresses. Compared with the 10,391 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this marks an addition of 511 people (4.9%). The adjustment is based on a resident total of 10,888 derived from the June 2025 ABS ERP release, supplemented by 15 validated new addresses since the Census. With a density of 1,397 persons per square kilometer, the suburb of Goodna sits above the national benchmark across AreaSearch locations.
Overall gains have been heavily supported by overseas migration, which made up approximately 51.0% of recent population increases. For individual SA2 boundaries, AreaSearch relies on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections using 2022 as their baseline, switching to Queensland State Government 2023 releases (based on 2021 data) for locations outside this coverage and periods beyond 2032. Because state projections lack age breakdowns, proportional weightings from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region series (2022 baseline) are applied to distribute cohorts. Looking ahead across the statistical areas nationally, the suburb of Goodna is modeled for above-median growth, with aggregated SA2 figures projecting an expansion of 1,493 persons to 2041, representing an overall increase of 13.6% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
108 new dwellings have been approved in Goodna over the past five years, an average of 21 a year. That is 3.3 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 36 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 67% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 77, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Annual residential approvals in Goodna have averaged around 21 homes, accumulating to an estimated 108 homes across the past 5 financial years based on AreaSearch's breakdown of ABS data. During FY-25 to date, 77 approvals have been logged. With an average of only 1 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), construction is meeting or outpacing demand, expanding buyer choice and accommodating expansion beyond existing expectations, alongside an average expected construction cost of $403,000 per home. Furthermore, $16.3 million in approved commercial development has been recorded this financial year, underscoring ongoing non-residential investment.
Per capita residential construction in Goodna is considerably subdued compared to Greater Brisbane, sitting 65.0% below regional average per person. This constrained development rate typically underpins value retention and buyer interest in existing dwellings, while falling below nationwide averages due to local maturity and potential planning limitations. Recent building approvals consist of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% townhouses or apartments, delivering a broader mix of attached dwellings that cater to varied budgets, ranging from standalone family residences to compact entries. This transition from the existing profile of 83.0% houses points to diminishing vacant land, shifting resident preferences, and demand for varied price points. Recording around 265 people per approval, the suburb maintains a low density character. Projections from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate indicate Goodna will expand by 1,479 residents through to 2041. Should current construction tempos persist, dwelling additions could fall short of demographic growth, heightening buyer rivalry and reinforcing upward property value trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Goodna
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 8 current infrastructure and development projects inside Goodna, worth an estimated $596 million. A further 70 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $149.3 billion. 17 are already under construction and 16 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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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Local infrastructure delivery, strategic planning, and major works serve as major catalysts for property and economic outcomes, with AreaSearch identifying 26 projects poised to influence the locality. Prominent undertakings among these include Goodna Central Mixed Use Development, Raceview Shopping Centre, Bundamba Energy Storage Facility, and Abadi Gaia Adult Residential Village.
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Goodna Central Mixed Use Development
Master planning of a $90 million mixed use development to provide the New Town Centre for the CBD of Goodna. Over 2 hectares of land will be converted into a vibrant Community Hub featuring Education and Training Facilities, Medical services, Child Care, Retail, and Affordable housing.
Bundamba Industrial Precinct Upgrade
Ongoing infrastructure upgrades supporting the Bundamba industrial precinct, including road improvements, water and sewer servicing, telecommunications and stormwater infrastructure to improve industrial land capacity and freight access. Public information indicates surrounding utility and transport works continue across the Bundamba and Swanbank industrial corridor.
Swanbank Battery Energy Storage System
The Swanbank Battery is a 250MW/500MWh lithium-ion phosphate battery energy storage system located at the former Swanbank B coal-fired power station site in Ipswich, approximately 45km south-west of Brisbane. Comprising 138 Tesla Megapack 2XL modules, it is connected to the National Electricity Market via a new 275kV substation. Funded by $330 million from the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund, the project is CleanCo Queensland's first grid-scale battery and forms the first completed stage of the Swanbank Energy Precinct.Commissioned in late 2025 and fully operational from early 2026, it can discharge electricity for up to two hours during peak demand, powering approximately 355,000 homes. Construction was delivered by Yurika, with Tesla supplying the Megapack battery solution.
Abadi Gaia Adult Residential Village
Abadi Gaia integrates resort living, sustainability, and medical services into a retirement eco-village with diverse dwelling options.
Goupong Park Upgrade to District Recreation Park
Council-funded upgrade transforming Goupong Park into a district recreation park. The 2025-2026 budget has allocated funds to commence design work for this significant upgrade. The park currently features playground equipment, a skate park, half basketball court, BBQ facilities, walking paths, and recreational amenities. The upgrade aims to enhance facilities and expand the park's capacity to support increased community activities and recreational opportunities. The site holds cultural significance as a major Aboriginal camp area along Goodna Creek.
Redbank Plains Road Upgrade Stage 4
Ipswich City Council is planning to upgrade Redbank Plains Road between Collingwood Drive and the Cunningham Highway to a four-lane urban road standard. The project is identified in iGO, the City of Ipswich Transport Plan, and is supported by Queensland Government Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme funding and Ipswich City Council. The official project page describes the work as being in early planning, with design scheduled over the next two years and construction timing dependent on future council budget funding.
Collingwood Park State Secondary College
New state high school for the Collingwood Park area. Stage 1 opened in Term 1, 2025 for Year 7 and Year 8 students, featuring an administration building, general learning centre, science and industrial technology resources. Stage 2 is funded in the 2025-2026 budget with planned delivery for 2027, adding a multi-purpose hall, performing arts centre fit-out, and 16 general learning spaces.
Goodna Social Housing Development
A 2023 project creating a mix of 7 x 2-bedroom units across 2 x 2-storey and 1 single-storey buildings designed to provide quality social housing for families in the Goodna area as part of the state's social housing expansion program.
4,957 residents of Goodna are employed, from a labour force of 5,355. Unemployment sits at 7.4%, with participation at 63.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 9,487, about 87% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. 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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Goodna sustains a diverse occupational base across white and blue collar disciplines, marked by substantial industrial and manufacturing representation, an unemployment rate of 7.4%, and an estimated 11.9% rise in employment over the preceding year per AreaSearch statistical aggregation. As of March 2026, 4,957 residents are employed, though local unemployment exceeds Greater Brisbane's 4.3% by 3.1%, indicating capacity for improvement, while participation stands lower at 63.8% versus 70.1% across the wider region. Census figures show only 10.2% of workers operating from home, although Covid-19 restrictions provide context for this figure.
Local resident employment is heavily weighted toward health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing represents a core concentration, with local participation standing at 2.2 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical roles account for only 4.6% of the workforce compared to 8.9% regionally. As reflected in the disparity between Census working population and resident counts, the predominantly residential locality offers limited internal jobs. According to AreaSearch examination of ABS and SALM metrics over the 12 months to March 2026, employment expanded by 11.9% alongside a 10.2% growth in the labour force, reducing unemployment by 1.4 percentage points. Across Greater Brisbane over the same timeframe, employment rose 3.2%, the labour force grew 3.4%, and unemployment increased 0.1 percentage points. Looking forward, national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide context for local workforce trajectory across five and ten-year intervals. While nationwide jobs are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, industry performance varies considerably. Projecting these trends across Goodna's occupational profile indicates potential job growth of 5.8% over five years and 12.7% over ten years (a weighted illustrative model that does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Goodna is $1,337 a week (about $70,000 a year), with median personal income at $634 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $56,286 a year against an average of $63,926. 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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ATO postcode statistics for financial year 2023 evaluated by AreaSearch indicate Goodna's personal earnings trail the national benchmark, recording a median of $56,286 and an average of $63,926, contrasted with Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index movement of 11.36% since financial year 2023, modelled values reach approximately $62,680 (median) and $71,188 (average) as of March 2026. Across personal, family, and household tiers, Census records position local income between the 16th and 23rd percentiles nationwide. The $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket encompasses 32.4% of local earners (3,532 individuals), closely mirroring the 33.3% share seen across the broader metropolitan area.
After housing costs, only 82.1% of income remains, placing the area at the 21st percentile and highlighting notable affordability pressures.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Goodna had 3,356 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 1% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 50% rented and 20% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 22.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 22.4%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate Goodna's housing stock is composed of 82.7% houses and 17.3% other dwellings (incorporating apartments, semi-detached options, and other formats), differing from the Brisbane metro composition of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Outright ownership stands at 20.4%, trailing the metropolitan baseline, with 29.4% of properties mortgaged and 50.2% rented. Typical housing overheads remain relatively affordable: median monthly mortgage repayments are $1,300 compared to $1,863 across Brisbane metro, while median weekly rent is $300 against $380 regionally. Nationally, Goodna's mortgage commitments sit substantially below the Australian figure of $1,863, and weekly rents sit well below the nationwide $375 average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Goodna counted 3,356 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 19% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements at 69.7%, comprising couples with children (29.3%), single parent families (19.6%), and couples without children (18.9%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 30.3%, encompassing lone person households at 25.5% and group households at 4.8%. Average occupancy stands at 2.8 people per household, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
14.0% of adults in Goodna hold a university qualification, including 9.9% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.6% hold a vocational qualification. 6 schools serve the area, with 2,711 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 990 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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Attainment levels highlight structural hurdles, with tertiary degree completion at 14.0%, well behind the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 30.5%, offering scope for targeted development. Bachelor degrees comprise 9.9%, postgraduate qualifications represent 2.6%, and graduate diplomas account for 1.5%. Conversely, technical training is widespread, with 38.7% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates (28.6%) and advanced diplomas (10.1%). Active learning engagement is prominent, with 35.2% of the local population engaged in study. Within this cohort, 14.1% attend primary education, 10.8% are enrolled in secondary education, and 3.8% are undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Goodna means driving: households keep an average of 1.3 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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67.4% of residents in Goodna report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 7.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 52.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.6 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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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and chronic conditions highlight notable challenges across younger and older demographics in Goodna, while private health insurance uptake stands at approximately 53% of the total population (~5,726 people), slightly ahead of the typical SA2 area but behind Greater Brisbane's 55.8%. Asthma (9.4%) and mental health conditions (9.0%) emerge as the primary diagnosed conditions, while 67.4% of residents reported having no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents experience heightened chronic illness rates, while individuals aged 65 and over make up 13.2% of the locality (1,439 people), below the regional share of 15.0%.
Senior health metrics align broadly with wider national outcomes while reflecting some ongoing challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
36.9% of Goodna residents were born overseas and 30.7% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 78% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are English (20.9%) and Australian (19.5%). 4.5% 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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Cultural diversity is pronounced across Goodna, with 36.9% of residents born overseas and 30.7% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the primary faith, accounting for 50.9% of the population. A notable divergence is evident in Buddhism, which represents 4.1% locally versus 2.0% across Greater Brisbane. Regarding parental ancestry, English heritage leads local responses at 20.9% (below the regional 26.8%), followed by Australian at 19.5%, and Other ancestries at 14.8% (above the 9.4% metropolitan benchmark). Specific community concentrations include Samoan background at 7.9% compared to 0.9% across the region, Vietnamese at 4.2% versus 0.8%, and Maori at 2.2% against 1.1%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Goodna is 33, younger than 86% of areas nationally. 27.7% 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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Goodna exhibits a younger demographic profile than Greater Brisbane, with 36.5% of the population aged between 0 - 24 compared to 31.8% regionally, while the 25 - 44 bracket accounts for 28.0% against 30.6% across Greater Brisbane according to August 2026 estimates by AreaSearch. The median age remains at 33 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census level while sitting 3 years younger than Greater Brisbane's 36 and below the national median of 38 at that Census. The proportion of young people aged 0 - 24 has eased from 38.1% at the Census to 36.5%, while the young to middle aged bracket is also projected to decline.
By contrast, the 65+ cohort is anticipated to be the fastest expanding group by 2041, increasing by 798 residents (55%) to reach 2,237.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Goodna
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) 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
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 last month 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 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 8 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 Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 15 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (10,391 at the 2021 Census → 10,902 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 (SAL31187). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.