Suburbs Goolboo

Queensland · Suburb Profile

Goolboo QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Goolboo, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Goolboo QLD is 25 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Goolboo is $1,562 per week ($81,224 per year). Median rent in Goolboo is $225 per week ($975 per month). Goolboo has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Goolboo has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (40% of residents).

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📍 Goolboo, Queensland — 17.7222°S, 146.0296°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (2)

Goolboo Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Goolboo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,562/wk
$81,224 per year
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Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 1 per bedroom

Goolboo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.0% (12) Female 40.0% (8)

Population Density

4.5
people per km²
25 people · 5.6 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$3,583
Family income/wk

Goolboo Age Distribution

25-29
50-54
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Goolboo Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Goolboo Religion

No Religion
40.0%
Anglican
30.0%
Catholic
15.0%
Not stated
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Goolboo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
75.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%

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

Goolboo Employment

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Employed full-time
42.9% 3 people
⏰
Employed part-time
57.1% 4 people

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

Goolboo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
60.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
40.0%

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

Goolboo Occupation

Professionals
100.0%

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

Goolboo Field of Study

Health
50.0%
Management & Commerce
50.0%

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

Goolboo Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Goolboo Weekly Household Income

$3,500-$3,999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Goolboo Marital Status

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Married
75.0% 12
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Never married
25.0% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Goolboo Ancestry

Australian
50.0%
Italian
38.5%
German
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Goolboo School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Goolboo Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 25

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

Goolboo Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
100.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Goolboo How People Get to Work

Did not go to work
100.0%

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

Goolboo Car Ownership

3 vehicles
100.0%

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

Goolboo Number of Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Goolboo Population Mobility

30.0%
moved in the last year
52.6%
moved in the last 5 years
18.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Goolboo Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
26
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Goolboo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
60.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Goolboo Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
44.4%
Couple — no children under 15
33.3%
Couple — no children
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Goolboo Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Goolboo Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
23.5%
30+ hours
23.5%
Did not do domestic work
52.9%

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

Goolboo Household Size

2 persons
50.0%
4 persons
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Goolboo Where Residents Moved From

Same address
14
Moved from QLD
6

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

Goolboo Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
926
avg ICSEA score
101
total students
St John's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 48 students
962
ICSEA
Silkwood State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 53 students
889
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Goolboo Rent Prices & Affordability

6%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $3,583/wk
Median Rent $225/wk
Rent-to-Income 6.3%

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

If you earn X in Goolboo

≈ $15,526/month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $3,358/wk
Rent share 6.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Middlemount
Income: $1,667/wk Rent: $54/wk Save: $171/wk
Dysart (Qld)
Income: $1,406/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $125/wk
Moranbah
Income: $1,553/wk Rent: $111/wk Save: $114/wk
Blackwater
Income: $1,268/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $5/wk
Murray
Income: $1,302/wk Rent: $107/wk Save: $118/wk

Goolboo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Ventnor (Qld)
Pop: 13 Income: $462/wk Rent: $40/wk
Wallaroo (Qld)
Pop: 13 Income: $1,274/wk
Caboonbah
Pop: 13 Rent: $50/wk
Cattle Creek (North Burnett - Qld)
Pop: 13 Income: $725/wk Rent: $300/wk
Clemant
Pop: 13 Income: $575/wk
Cobbs Hill
Pop: 13 Income: $900/wk

Compare Goolboo

Goolboo vs Ventnor (Qld) →Goolboo vs Wallaroo (Qld) →Goolboo vs Caboonbah →Goolboo vs Cattle Creek (North Burnett - Qld) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Goolboo

What is the population of Goolboo QLD?

The population of Goolboo QLD is 25 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Goolboo?

The median personal income in Goolboo QLD is $1,562 per week, or $81,224 per year.The median household income is $3,583 per week.Family income is $3,583 per week.

How much is rent in Goolboo?

Median rent in Goolboo QLD is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 6.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Goolboo?

The median age in Goolboo QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Goolboo a good suburb to live in?

Goolboo is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 25.The median income is $1,562/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.3% 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: 31190. All dollar figures in AUD.