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Goodooga NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Goodooga, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Goodooga NSW is 223 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Goodooga is $425 per week ($22,100 per year). Median rent in Goodooga is $170 per week ($737 per month). Goodooga has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Goodooga has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goodooga is $1,300.

There were 18 recorded offences in Goodooga in 2025-26, a rate of 81 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

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Goodooga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Goodooga Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$425/wk

$22,100 per year

#8738 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$170/wk

$737 per month

#8038 of 14,663

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Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Goodooga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (117) Female 47.8% (107)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

223 people · 3487.8 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,125

Family income/wk

Goodooga Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Goodooga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

72.7% 16 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

27.3% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Goodooga Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Goodooga Religion

No Religion

38.1%

Catholic

21.6%

Not stated

20.2%

Anglican

17.9%

SB OSB NRA OSB

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Goodooga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

39.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

22.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Goodooga Employment

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Employed full-time

29.2% 38 people

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Employed part-time

13.8% 18 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 4 people

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Not in labour force

53.8% 70 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Goodooga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.0%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Goodooga Occupation

Professionals

40.0%

Managers

31.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

11.4%

Clerical & Administrative

8.6%

Labourers

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Goodooga Field of Study

Education

41.4%

Management & Commerce

27.6%

Architecture & Building

17.2%

Engineering

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Goodooga Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Goodooga Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

11.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

11.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

8.6%

$650-$799/wk

15.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.3%

$4,000+/wk

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Goodooga Marital Status

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Married

30.4% 55

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Separated

3.9% 7

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Divorced

2.8% 5

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Widowed

6.1% 11

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Never married

56.9% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Goodooga Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

57.1%

English

13.8%

Australian

12.9%

Irish

5.8%

Scottish

4.5%

Other

3.1%

German

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Goodooga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

44.2%

Pre-school

27.9%

Secondary — Government

27.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Goodooga Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.4% 5

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No need for assistance

98.6% 355

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Goodooga Volunteering

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Volunteer

8.0% 11

—

Not a volunteer

92.0% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Goodooga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Goodooga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

48.1%

Walked only

34.6%

Car (passenger)

9.6%

Did not go to work

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Goodooga Car Ownership

0 vehicles

22.4%

1 vehicle

31.0%

2 vehicles

20.7%

3 vehicles

12.1%

4+ vehicles

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Goodooga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.6%

2 bedrooms

12.3%

3 bedrooms

36.9%

4 bedrooms

36.9%

5 bedrooms

4.6%

6+ bedrooms

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Goodooga Population Mobility

4.6%

moved in the last year

12.3%

moved in the last 5 years

8.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

38.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Goodooga Indigenous Population

73.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

260

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Goodooga Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Asthma

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Goodooga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.4%

$1-$149/wk

7.8%

$150-$299/wk

19.4%

$300-$399/wk

6.2%

$400-$499/wk

2.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

14.0%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Goodooga Family Structure

Couple — no children

31.0%

Couple — children under 15

31.0%

One parent — children under 15

22.6%

Couple — no children under 15

8.4%

One parent — no children under 15

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Goodooga Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

2.3% 3

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Did not provide

97.7% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Goodooga Children Ever Born

No children

50.0%

1 child

20.8%

3 children

29.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Goodooga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

11.9%

5–14 hours

10.5%

15–29 hours

19.6%

30+ hours

14.7%

Did not do domestic work

43.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Goodooga Household Size

1 person

34.1%

2 persons

34.1%

3 persons

7.3%

4 persons

7.3%

5 persons

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Goodooga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

167

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Goodooga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

71.4%

Step family — no other children

28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Goodooga Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 18 total

Theft

Other Against Property

Other Against Person

Assault

Property Damage

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Goodooga Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $780/wk

Median Rent $170/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Goodooga

Your weekly income

≈ $3,380/month

Median rent $170/wk

Left after rent $610/wk

Rent share 21.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Boggabilla

Income: $486/wk Rent: $155/wk Save: $15/wk

Daceyville

Income: $450/wk Rent: $130/wk Save: $40/wk

Goodooga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Courabyra

Pop: 112 Income: $599/wk Rent: $163/wk

Croom

Pop: 112 Income: $787/wk Rent: $365/wk

Long Flat (NSW)

Pop: 112 Income: $525/wk Rent: $300/wk

Lower Southgate

Pop: 112 Income: $762/wk Rent: $180/wk

Manar

Pop: 112 Income: $1,034/wk Rent: $485/wk

Melinga

Pop: 112 Income: $776/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Goodooga

What is the population of Goodooga NSW?

The population of Goodooga NSW is 223 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².Goodooga is ranked #6,677 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Goodooga?

The median personal income in Goodooga NSW is $425 per week, or $22,100 per year.The median household income is $780 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.Goodooga is ranked #8,738 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Goodooga?

Median rent in Goodooga NSW is $170 per week ($737 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Goodooga ranks #8,038 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Goodooga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goodooga NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Goodooga?

The median age in Goodooga NSW is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Goodooga a good suburb to live in?

Goodooga is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 223.The median income is $425/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11708. All dollar figures in AUD.