Southern Downs
Goomburra
Goomburra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
256
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Goomburra.
Goomburra (4362) sits in the Southern Downs region of Queensland.
Goomburra has roughly 256 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Goomburra 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Goomburra's population at 256, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
256
Median age
46
Family households
80%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
256
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Southern Downs Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,811
total offences in 2026 across the Southern Downs Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
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 Goomburra.
Local schools for Goomburra
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Maryvale State School
Freestone State School
Thornton State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Goomburra.
- What is the Goomburra postcode?
- Goomburra is in the 4362 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
- What is the average rent in Goomburra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Goomburra?
- There are 20 schools serving Goomburra on this page, including Maryvale State School, Freestone State School, Thornton State School.
- How walkable is Goomburra?
- Goomburra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Goomburra?
- Goomburra is close to North Branch, Maryvale, Tregony, Gladfield, Townson.
- What is the population of Goomburra?
- Goomburra has approximately 256 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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