Googong

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

As of Nov 2025, Googong's population is estimated at around 9,966, reflecting an increase of 2,522 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 7,444. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 9,791 based on latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 138 persons per square kilometer. Googong's 33.9% growth since 2021 exceeded both its SA4 region (5.1%) and non-metro area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed around 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also positive factors. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 for areas not covered by the former data.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from these aggregations for years 2032 to 2041. Future population trends predict exceptional growth, placing Googong in the top 10 percent of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with an expected expansion of 11,116 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections reflecting a gain of 109.9% over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Googong has recorded approximately 259 residential properties granted approval per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 1,296 homes have been approved, with an additional 46 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 3.2 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed annually over these five years.

This supply has lagged demand, suggesting heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new dwellings is $494,000. In FY-26, $7,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Googong shows 346.0% higher new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 65.0% standalone homes and 35.0% medium and high-density housing, demonstrating a shift from the current housing mix of 95.0% houses. This change reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

With approximately 32 people per approval, Googong is a developing area with steady market conditions projected to continue without extreme price pressure. Future projections estimate that Googong will add around 10,951 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that may impact this region. Notable projects include Googong Hotel, Googong Township, Winona Googong, and Googong Convenience Centre. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The exceptional employment performance in Googong places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Googong has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 0.4% as of June 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

There were 5,052 residents employed at this time, with the unemployment rate being 3.3% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in Googong was high at 82.0%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction. Public administration & safety employs 4.6 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance employs 10.7% of local workers, below Rest of NSW's 16.9%.

The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.6% while employment declined by 3.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW recorded an employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and an increase in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Googong's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Googong's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Googong's median income among taxpayers is $91,008 and the average income stands at $107,297. This compares to figures for Rest of NSW which are $49,459 (median) and $62,998 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $102,484 (median) and $120,827 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Googong, between the 98th and 99th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the predominant cohort spans 35.1% of locals (3,498 people) with earnings over $4,000 weekly, differing from patterns across the region where incomes between $1,500 and $2,999 dominate at 29.9%. Higher earners represent a substantial presence in Googong with 59.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly, indicating strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 15.1% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 98th percentile for disposable income. 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

In Googong, as per the latest Census, 94.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 5.4% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's dwelling composition of 74.5% houses and 25.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Googong stood at 12.8%, with mortgaged properties at 68.9% and rented dwellings at 18.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $2,167. Weekly rent in Googong was recorded at $525, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $355. Nationally, Googong's mortgage repayments were significantly 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 constitute 90.6% of all households, including 55.6% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 7.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 9.4%, with lone person households at 8.7% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 3.1 people, 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 higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2021, 37.1% of residents aged 15 and above hold 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 22.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 35.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 14.5% and certificates at 21.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data. This includes 12.3% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education. The area has two schools serving 1,070 students combined: The Anglican School Googong and Googong Public School. These schools demonstrate significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1104. The educational mix includes one primary school and one K-12 school.

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

Transport analysis indicates 35 active public transport stops in Googong, consisting of bus services. These stops are covered by 17 different routes, offering a total of 362 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is assessed as moderate, with residents generally situated 439 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 51 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Googong's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Googong, with younger cohorts having particularly low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 69% of Googong's total population (6,896 people) has private health cover, compared to 61.0% across Rest of NSW and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in Googong, affecting 8.3% and 8.1% of residents respectively.

75.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.7% across Rest of NSW. As of 2021, 5.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (578 people), lower than the 13.4% in Rest of NSW.

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 was found to be above average, with 19.3% of its population born overseas and 17.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Googong, comprising 53.1% of its population. Notably, the 'Other' category comprises 2.3% of Googong's population, higher than the Rest of NSW average of 1.6%.

In terms of ancestry, Australians make up the largest group at 29.6%, followed by English at 23.3%, and Other at 8.4%. Some ethnic groups are notably overrepresented in Googong compared to regional averages: Hungarian (0.5% vs 0.3%), Macedonian (1.6% vs 1.5%), and Serbian (0.8% vs 0.6%).

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

The median age in Googong is 32 years, which is notably lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 and also substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Rest of NSW, Googong has a higher concentration of 35-44 year-olds at 21.6%, but fewer 65-74 year-olds at 3.8%. This 35-44 age group concentration is well above the national average of 14.2%. Since the Census conducted on 28 August 2021, the proportion of 35 to 44 year-olds has grown from 19.8% to 21.6%, while the 5 to 14 age group increased from 15.9% to 17.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 18.8% to 15.7%. By 2041, Googong is expected to see significant shifts in its age composition. Leading this demographic shift, the 25 to 34 year-old group is projected to grow by 221%, reaching 5,022 people from the current 1,564. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 year-old group is expected to decrease by 109 residents.