Goobang at a glance
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
12.0k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Goobang.
The postcode for Goobang is 2870 (NSW).
Goobang (2870) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW.
Goobang has roughly 12,036 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Goobang scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Goobang's population at 12,036, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
12,036
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
12,036
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
32
0
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Goobang.
Local schools for Goobang
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Government School Catchment
Parkes High School
Parkes Public School
Parkes East Public School
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Frequently asked
About Goobang.
- What is the Goobang postcode?
- Goobang is in the 2870 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
- Where is Goobang?
- Goobang is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2870, in the Cabonne region.
- What is the average rent in Goobang?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Goobang?
- There are 6 schools serving Goobang on this page, including Parkes High School, Holy Family Parish School, Parkes Public School.
- How walkable is Goobang?
- Goobang has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near Goobang?
- Goobang is close to Parkes, Parkesborough, Mugincoble, Brolgan, Tichborne.
- What is the population of Goobang?
- The population of Goobang is approximately 12,036 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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