GOONELLABAH
GOONELLABAH Property Overview
Local Schools (3)
Independent (2)
Public (1)
The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus
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About GOONELLABAH
Goonellabah is located in Regional NSW. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 13,351 with a density of 578 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $715,000, below Sydney average; unit median $476,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus has 1 Distinguished Achievers; independent school Summerland Christian College has 2.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 9011 per 100,000, 1.36x the NSW average, safety level close to NSW average.
Demographics: Australian comprises 41.30%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (41.20%) and Irish (12.78%).
Transport: No train station coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Goonellabah has a house median of $715,000 and unit median of $476,000. Property prices are significantly below Sydney median, suitable for first home buyers.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Goonellabah has a crime rate of 9011 per 100,000, which is 1.36x the NSW average (6635). Slightly above NSW average, recommend understanding specific conditions.
Government schools: The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus, 2024 HSC results: 1 Distinguished Achievers. Independent schools: Summerland Christian College, 2024 HSC results: 2 Distinguished Achievers.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Goonellabah has a population of 13,351, with Chinese comprising 0.90%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: Aust (41.30%), English (41.20%), Irish (12.78%), Scottish (10.93%), Aust_Abor (7.21%).
Goonellabah is approximately 735.7km from Sydney CBD, about 468 minutes by car or 765 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.