Goonellabah at a glance
Median house
$702,500
+16.5% year on year
Median unit
$496,000
Days on market
28
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
13.4k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Goonellabah.
The postcode for Goonellabah is 2480 (NSW).
The median house price in Goonellabah is $702,500.
Goonellabah (2480) sits in the Ballina region of NSW. The median house here is $702,500, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +16.5% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Goonellabah has roughly 13,351 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops. Listings here typically sell in 28 days, faster than the NSW average of 32.
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What it’s like to live here.
Goonellabah scores 2/100 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Goonellabah's population at 13,351, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
13,351
Median age
41
Family households
65%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $702,500 on a typical sale, below the NSW median. Units come in around $496,000, roughly 29% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+16.5%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state. Days on market sit around 28, broadly typical for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $141,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Goonellabah on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
Days on market run around 28, typical for the state. Twelve-month growth is +16.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$702,500
+16.5% over the past year. Median unit price $496,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$702,500
+16.5% annual growth
$496,000
28
Average days to sell
13,351
Median age: 41
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.29% (median rent $310/wk against a $702,500 price tag). Units yield 3.35% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (29%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +16.5% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.29%
Based on $702,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.35%
Based on $496,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+16.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202668%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202428 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at +16.5%/yr
2021
$327K
5-year change
+115%
2026
$703K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,165
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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Goonellabah.
Local schools for Goonellabah
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Government School Catchment
Goonellabah Public School
Lismore Heights Public School
The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Goonellabah.
- What is the median house price in Goonellabah?
- The median house price in Goonellabah, NSW 2480 is $702,500. The median unit price is $496,000. Annual growth is +16.5%.
- What is the Goonellabah postcode?
- Goonellabah is in the 2480 postcode, in NSW, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- Where is Goonellabah?
- Goonellabah is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2480, in the Ballina Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Goonellabah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Goonellabah?
- There are 20 schools serving Goonellabah on this page, including Goonellabah Public School, Lismore Heights Public School, The Rivers Secondary College, Lismore High Campus.
- How walkable is Goonellabah?
- Goonellabah has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Goonellabah?
- Goonellabah is close to Lismore Heights, Lagoon Grass, Lismore, East Lismore, Howards Grass.
- What is the population of Goonellabah?
- The population of Goonellabah is approximately 13,351 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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