Goondi Hill QLD — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Goondi Hill QLD is 437 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Goondi Hill is $489 per week ($25,428 per year). Median rent in Goondi Hill is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Goondi Hill has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Goondi Hill has a population density of 193.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goondi Hill is $766.

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Goondi Hill Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Goondi Hill Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$489/wk
$25,428 per year
#8322 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
#6115 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$766/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.9 per bedroom

Goondi Hill Demographics

Gender Split

Male 44.3% (194) Female 55.7% (244)

Population Density

193.5
people per km²
437 people · 2.3 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,300
Family income/wk

Goondi Hill 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
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Goondi Hill Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
74.6% 44 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
25.4% 15 dwellings

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

Goondi Hill Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Goondi Hill Religion

No Religion
37.5%
Catholic
23.4%
Not stated
14.6%
Anglican
14.3%
Uniting Church
3.6%
Othr Rel Sikhism
2.4%
Christian (other)
2.1%
Other Religions Tot
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Goondi Hill Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
37.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.0%

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

Goondi Hill Languages Spoken at Home

Other
45.8%
Australian Indigenous
20.8%
Italian
20.8%
IAL Punjabi
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Goondi Hill Employment

💼
Employed full-time
20.2% 65 people
Employed part-time
13.0% 42 people
🔍
Unemployed
6.2% 20 people
🏠
Not in labour force
60.6% 195 people

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

Goondi Hill Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
62.8%
Bachelor Degree
16.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
9.0%
Certificate I/II
7.7%
Postgraduate Degree
3.8%

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

Goondi Hill Occupation

Labourers
24.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.4%
Managers
15.5%
Community & Personal Service
10.3%
Professionals
8.6%
Clerical & Administrative
6.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.9%
Sales Workers
5.2%

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

Goondi Hill Field of Study

Engineering
25.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
20.4%
Education
13.0%
Management & Commerce
13.0%
Architecture & Building
11.1%
Health
5.6%
Society & Culture
5.6%
Creative Arts
5.6%

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

Goondi Hill Dwelling Types

Separate house
80.3%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Goondi Hill Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
18.8%
$500-$649/wk
13.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
3.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Goondi Hill Marital Status

💍
Married
26.5% 98
↔️
Separated
3.0% 11
📋
Divorced
10.3% 38
🕊️
Widowed
16.5% 61
👤
Never married
43.8% 162

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Goondi Hill Ancestry

Australian
23.7%
English
23.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
14.3%
Other
12.7%
Italian
8.3%
Irish
6.2%
German
4.1%
Scottish
3.9%
Maltese
1.4%
Welsh
1.2%
Chinese
0.6%
Croatian
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Goondi Hill School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
33.3%
Secondary — Catholic
17.6%
Pre-school
13.7%
Primary — Catholic
13.7%
Secondary — Government
13.7%
Vocational Education
7.8%

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

Goondi Hill Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
33.8% 258
No need for assistance
66.2% 506

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

Goondi Hill Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
7.6% 25
Not a volunteer
92.4% 305

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Goondi Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
33.3%
$300-$449/mo
33.3%
$600-$799/mo
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Goondi Hill How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
60.6%
Car (passenger)
19.3%
Did not go to work
10.1%
Walked only
7.3%
Bicycle
2.8%

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

Goondi Hill Car Ownership

0 vehicles
14.5%
1 vehicle
52.7%
2 vehicles
25.2%
3 vehicles
3.1%
4+ vehicles
4.6%

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

Goondi Hill Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.5%
2 bedrooms
43.7%
3 bedrooms
38.7%
4 bedrooms
12.6%
5 bedrooms
2.5%

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

Goondi Hill Population Mobility

16.1%
moved in the last year
45.8%
moved in the last 5 years
12.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
36.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Goondi Hill Indigenous Population

25.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
193
Indigenous residents
580
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Goondi Hill Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
74
Arthritis
23
Heart disease
23
Dementia
22
Diabetes
20
Kidney disease
12
Cancer
11
Asthma
8
Stroke
7
Lung condition
6

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

Goondi Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
3.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
4.8%
$300-$399/wk
7.2%
$400-$499/wk
19.1%
$500-$649/wk
12.4%
$650-$799/wk
17.7%
$800-$999/wk
12.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Goondi Hill Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
33.3%
Couple — no children
26.7%
One parent — children under 15
17.6%
One parent — no children under 15
13.8%
Couple — no children under 15
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Goondi Hill Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.5% 15
👤
Never served
95.5% 315

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Goondi Hill Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
7.7% 25
Did not provide
92.3% 300

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Goondi Hill Children Ever Born

No children
41.0%
1 child
12.0%
2 children
17.9%
3 children
21.4%
4 children
7.7%

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

Goondi Hill When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951–1960
4
1961–1970
4
1971–1980
7
1991–2000
6
2011–2015
3
2016
3
2018
3
2020
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Goondi Hill Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.8%
5–14 hours
15.9%
15–29 hours
3.9%
30+ hours
7.8%
Did not do domestic work
58.7%

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

Goondi Hill Household Size

1 person
39.7%
2 persons
32.1%
3 persons
10.7%
4 persons
13.0%
6+ persons
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Goondi Hill Where Residents Moved From

Same address
317
Moved — same area (SA2)
31
Moved from QLD
21
Moved from overseas
5

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

Goondi Hill Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
77.8%
Step family — no other children
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Goondi Hill Schools

9
schools nearby
5
government
875
avg ICSEA score
2,437
total students
Good Counsel Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 340 students
1001
ICSEA
Good Counsel College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 414 students
982
ICSEA
Goondi State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 330 students
919
ICSEA
Innisfail State College Government
Secondary · Prep-12 · 951 students
889
ICSEA
Innisfail East State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 148 students
814
ICSEA
Innisfail State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 117 students
771
ICSEA
Radiant Life College Independent
Combined · Prep-10 · 137 students
749
ICSEA
Darlingia Forest School Independent
Primary
Innisfail State College - Diverse Learning Centre Government
Combined

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

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Goondi Hill Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $911/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 27.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Goondi Hill

≈ $3,948/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $661/wk
Rent share 27.4%

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Goondi Hill vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Goondi Hill

What is the population of Goondi Hill QLD?

The population of Goondi Hill QLD is 437 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 193.5 people per km².Goondi Hill is ranked #5,248 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Goondi Hill?

The median personal income in Goondi Hill QLD is $489 per week, or $25,428 per year.The median household income is $911 per week.Family income is $1,300 per week.Goondi Hill is ranked #8,322 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Goondi Hill?

Median rent in Goondi Hill QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 27.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Goondi Hill ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Goondi Hill?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goondi Hill QLD is $766. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Goondi Hill?

The median age in Goondi Hill QLD is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Goondi Hill a good suburb to live in?

Goondi Hill is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 437.The median income is $489/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31201. All dollar figures in AUD.