Goodwood Island at a glance
Median house
$1,500,000
Median unit
$168,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
91
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Goodwood Island.
The postcode for Goodwood Island is 2469 (NSW).
The median house price in Goodwood Island is $1,500,000.
Goodwood Island (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $1,500,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Goodwood Island has roughly 91 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Goodwood 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 5 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Goodwood Island's population at 91, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (47% own, 50% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 39% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
91
Median age
50
Family households
69%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,500,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median. Units come in around $168,480, roughly 89% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $300,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,500,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $168,480.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
47%
Renter occupied
50%
At a deeper level
$1,500,000
$168,480
91
Median age: 50
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 0.83% (median rent $240/wk against a $1,500,000 price tag). Units yield 7.72% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 50% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20260.83%
Based on $1,500,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20267.72%
Based on $168,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202647%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Goodwood Island.
Local schools for Goodwood Island
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Palmers Island Public School
Chatsworth Island Public School
Harwood Island Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Goodwood Island.
- What is the median house price in Goodwood Island?
- The median house price in Goodwood Island, NSW 2469 is $1,500,000. The median unit price is $168,480.
- What is the Goodwood Island postcode?
- Goodwood Island is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is Goodwood Island?
- Goodwood Island is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2469, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Goodwood Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Goodwood Island?
- There are 6 schools serving Goodwood Island on this page, including Palmers Island Public School, Chatsworth Island Public School, Harwood Island Public School.
- How walkable is Goodwood Island?
- Goodwood Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Goodwood Island?
- Goodwood Island is close to Woombah, Chatsworth, The Freshwater, Palmers Island, Freeburn Island.
- What is the population of Goodwood Island?
- The population of Goodwood Island is approximately 91 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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