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 May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Googong is around 10,917, reflecting a 46.7% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,444 people. This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 10,631 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, along with an additional 1,316 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 151 persons per square kilometer. Googong's growth exceeded that of its SA4 region (4.5%) and the Rest of NSW, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 57.99999999999999% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors. AreaSearch is adopting 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 for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Future population trends predict exceptional growth, placing the suburb in the top 10 percent of Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with an expected expansion of 10,367 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 92.3% over the 16 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 shows Googong recorded approximately 261 residential properties granted approval annually between FY-21 and FY-25. Around 1,306 homes were approved over these five financial years, with an additional 116 approved in FY-26 to date.

On average, 3.2 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed yearly during this period. This supply lagged demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers targeted the premium market segment, with new dwellings averaging $496,000 in construction cost value. Compared to Rest of NSW, Googong had 314.0% higher new home approvals per person between FY-21 and FY-25, offering buyers greater choice. This activity was above the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprised 66.0% standalone homes and 34.0% medium to high-density housing, with an increasing blend of attached housing types catering to various price ranges.

Googong's current housing mix is predominantly houses (95.0%), but this is changing due to reduced development site availability and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The area reflects a developing region, with approximately 32 people per approval. Future projections estimate Googong will add around 10,081 residents by 2041, according to AreaSearch's latest 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 identified 16 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Googong Hotel, Googong Township, Winona Googong, and Googong Convenience Centre. The following details those expected to be most relevant.

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

Googong's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate stood at 0.3% as of December 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. In December 2025, 5,868 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 3.6% below Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation in Googong was 77.2%, exceeding Regional NSW's 60.5%. Census responses indicated that 12.0% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and construction sectors. Googong has a strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 4.6 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 10.7% of local workers, lower than Regional NSW's 16.9%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Googong's labour force decreased by 3.0% while employment declined by 3.1%, maintaining a relatively stable unemployment rate. In contrast, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 1.2%, labour force decline of 0.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Googong's employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 6.3% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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

The suburb of Googong has one of the highest income levels nationally, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Googong is $90,997, with an average income of $107,287. These figures compare to Regional NSW's median and average incomes of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Googong would be approximately $100,388 (median) and $118,359 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows household, family, and personal incomes in Googong rank highly nationally, between the 98th and 99th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that 35.1% of locals (3,831 people) fall into the $4000+ category, differing from regional patterns where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 29.9%. Higher earners make up a substantial presence in Googong, with 59.7% exceeding $3,000 weekly. This indicates strong purchasing power within the community. Housing accounts for 15.1% of income, and residents rank highly for disposable income, placing them in the 98th percentile nationally. 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

Googong's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.6% houses and 5.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Googong stood at 12.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 68.9% and rented ones at 18.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, higher than Regional NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Googong was $525, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Googong's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 versus 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 account for 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 constitute 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, which is larger than the Regional NSW average of 2.4.

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. Specifically, 37.1% of residents aged 15 years and over hold university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 24.1% in the SA4 region. This educational advantage positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%).

Vocational credentials are also common, with 35.7% of residents aged 15 years and over holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 14.5% and certificates for 21.2%. Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 32.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.3% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 5.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 36 active stops operating within Googong, served by 17 routes offering 368 weekly passenger trips. The area has moderate transport accessibility with residents located an average of 438 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, with car being the dominant mode at 96%. Vehicle ownership averages 2.0 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. Only 12% of residents work from home (2021 Census). Service frequency averages 52 trips per day across all routes, translating to about 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Service frequency averages 52 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Googong is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Googong shows better-than-average health outcomes, as per AreaSearch's evaluation using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence data. The prevalence of common health conditions among the general population is relatively low but higher than the national average when focusing on older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 69% of Googong's total population (7,553 people) has private health cover, compared to Regional NSW's 51.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.3% and 8.1% of residents respectively, while 75.0% report being completely free from medical ailments compared to Regional NSW's 63.3%. Working-age residents exhibit low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 6.1% of residents aged 65 and over (665 people), which is lower than Regional NSW's 23.4%, but ranks unfavorably nationally when considering the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Googong records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Googong's cultural diversity was above average, with 19.3% born overseas and 17.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 53.1%. The 'Other' religion category was overrepresented at 2.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.8%.

In terms of ancestry, Australian was the top group at 29.6%, followed by English at 23.3% (lower than the regional average of 30.5%) and Other at 8.4%. Hungarian, Macedonian, and Serbian groups were notably overrepresented in Googong compared to Regional NSW averages.

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 Regional NSW's average of 43 and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Regional NSW, Googong has a higher concentration of 35-44 year-olds at 21.4%, but fewer 65-74 year-olds at 4.0%. This 35-44 age group concentration is well above the national average of 14.3%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 5 to 14 age group has grown from 15.9% to 18.0%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 19.8% to 21.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has declined from 18.8% to 14.4%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 12.1% to 10.5%. By 2041, Googong is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition, with the 25 to 34 age group growing by 205% (an increase of 3,216 people, reaching 4,789 from 1,572). Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 age group is projected to contract by 313 residents.