Goat Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Goat Island.
The postcode for Goat Island is 2477 (NSW).
Goat Island (2477) sits in the Lismore region of NSW.
Goat Island has roughly 4 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Goat Island scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Goat Island's population at 4, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Goat Island.
Local schools for Goat Island
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Government School Catchment
Broadwater Public School
Wardell Public School
Cabbage Tree Island Public School
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Frequently asked
About Goat Island.
- What is the Goat Island postcode?
- Goat Island is in the 2477 postcode, in NSW, in the Lismore City Council region.
- Where is Goat Island?
- Goat Island is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2477, in the Lismore City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Goat Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $332.
- What schools are in Goat Island?
- There are 20 schools serving Goat Island on this page, including Broadwater Public School, Wardell Public School, Cabbage Tree Island Public School.
- How walkable is Goat Island?
- Goat Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Goat Island?
- Goat Island is close to Cabbage Tree Island, East Wardell, Wardell, Broadwater, Bagotville.
- What is the population of Goat Island?
- The population of Goat Island is approximately 4 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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