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Goonumbla NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Goonumbla NSW is 98 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Goonumbla is $812 per week ($42,224 per year). Median rent in Goonumbla is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Goonumbla has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Goonumbla has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goonumbla is $600.

There were 1 recorded offences in Goonumbla in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Goonumbla Population

residents (Census 2021)

Goonumbla Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$812/wk

$42,224 per year

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

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Median Age

28years

10 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$600/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Goonumbla Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.7% (56) Female 42.3% (41)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

98 people · 330.8 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,437

Family income/wk

Goonumbla 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Goonumbla Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

55.6% 10 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

44.4% 8 dwellings

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

Goonumbla Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Goonumbla Religion

No Religion

29.7%

Baptist

22.0%

Anglican

15.4%

Catholic

9.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

8.8%

Uniting Church

8.8%

Not stated

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Goonumbla Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.3%

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

Goonumbla Employment

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Employed full-time

52.1% 38 people

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Employed part-time

26.0% 19 people

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Not in labour force

21.9% 16 people

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

Goonumbla Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

52.2%

Bachelor Degree

30.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.4%

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

Goonumbla Occupation

Managers

55.9%

Labourers

20.6%

Professionals

11.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.8%

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

Goonumbla Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

34.5%

Society & Culture

20.7%

Health

17.2%

Management & Commerce

17.2%

Engineering

10.3%

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

Goonumbla Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Goonumbla Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk

25.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

25.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Goonumbla Marital Status

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Married

58.9% 43

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Divorced

6.8% 5

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Never married

34.2% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Goonumbla Ancestry

Australian

41.1%

English

33.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

11.3%

Irish

6.5%

Lebanese

3.2%

Scottish

2.4%

Other

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Goonumbla School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt

31.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

31.0%

Pre-school

13.8%

Secondary — Catholic

13.8%

Primary — Government

10.3%

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

Goonumbla Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

5.8% 10

✅

No need for assistance

94.2% 161

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

Goonumbla Volunteering

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Volunteer

43.5% 27

—

Not a volunteer

56.5% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Goonumbla How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

54.5%

Walked only

30.3%

Car (passenger)

15.2%

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

Goonumbla Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.6%

2 vehicles

36.4%

3 vehicles

13.6%

4+ vehicles

36.4%

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

Goonumbla Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

17.4%

3 bedrooms

21.7%

4 bedrooms

47.8%

6+ bedrooms

13.0%

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

Goonumbla Population Mobility

7.8%

moved in the last year

40.5%

moved in the last 5 years

71.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Goonumbla Indigenous Population

10.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

150

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Goonumbla Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Goonumbla Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.1%

$150-$299/wk

9.3%

$300-$399/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

22.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Goonumbla Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

63.4%

Couple — no children

19.7%

Couple — no children under 15

16.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Goonumbla Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.9% 12

—

Did not provide

82.1% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Goonumbla Children Ever Born

No children

39.1%

1 child

21.7%

3 children

39.1%

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

Goonumbla Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

38.4%

5–14 hours

13.7%

15–29 hours

16.4%

30+ hours

11.0%

Did not do domestic work

20.5%

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

Goonumbla Household Size

1 person

26.7%

2 persons

26.7%

3 persons

23.3%

4 persons

10.0%

5 persons

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Goonumbla Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Goonumbla Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Goonumbla Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Goonumbla Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,374/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.2%

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

If you earn X in Goonumbla

Your weekly income

≈ $5,954/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,124/wk

Rent share 18.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Tolland

Income: $666/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Walgett

Income: $823/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $75/wk

Bourke

Income: $860/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $70/wk

Cobar

Income: $937/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Hillston

Income: $852/wk Rent: $220/wk Save: $30/wk

Wee Waa

Income: $689/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $50/wk

Buronga

Income: $772/wk Rent: $203/wk Save: $47/wk

Moree

Income: $851/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $20/wk

Goonumbla vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Brogers Creek

Pop: 49 Income: $762/wk Rent: $225/wk

Brundee

Pop: 49 Income: $837/wk Rent: $225/wk

Bulla Creek

Pop: 49 Income: $612/wk Rent: $220/wk

Central Macdonald

Pop: 49 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Cooks Myalls

Pop: 49 Income: $687/wk Rent: $170/wk

Cullenbone

Pop: 49 Income: $1,281/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Goonumbla

What is the population of Goonumbla NSW?

The population of Goonumbla NSW is 98 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Goonumbla?

The median personal income in Goonumbla NSW is $812 per week, or $42,224 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $1,437 per week.

How much is rent in Goonumbla?

Median rent in Goonumbla NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Goonumbla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goonumbla NSW is $600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Goonumbla?

The median age in Goonumbla NSW is 28 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Goonumbla a good suburb to live in?

Goonumbla is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 98.The median income is $812/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 11721. All dollar figures in AUD.