Warrumbungle Shire Council

Goonoo Forest

NSW2830

Goonoo Forest at a glance

Population

13

Median age 38

The brief

What to know about Goonoo Forest.

The postcode for Goonoo Forest is 2830 (NSW).

Goonoo Forest (2830) sits in the Warrumbungle region of NSW.

Goonoo Forest has roughly 13 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Summer days here average around 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 414mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Dubbo Airport AWS station, 25.3km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Goonoo Forest's population at 13, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (180% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

13

Median age

38

Family households

100%

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)

$310/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$264/wk

Owner occupied

180%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

13

Median age: 38

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Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Goonoo Forest.

Local schools for Goonoo Forest

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Government School Catchment

Eumungerie Public School

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Ballimore Public School

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Dubbo College Senior Campus

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

414 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

33.5°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

4.9°C

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Weather data from BOM station Dubbo Airport AWS (25 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Goonoo Forest.

What is the Goonoo Forest postcode?
Goonoo Forest is in the 2830 postcode, in NSW, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
Where is Goonoo Forest?
Goonoo Forest is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2830, in the Warrumbungle Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Goonoo Forest?
The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $264.
What schools are in Goonoo Forest?
There are 20 schools serving Goonoo Forest on this page, including Eumungerie Public School, Ballimore Public School, Dubbo College Senior Campus.
What suburbs are near Goonoo Forest?
Goonoo Forest is close to Nubingerie, Eumungerie, Mogriguy, Boothenba, Ballimore.
What is the population of Goonoo Forest?
The population of Goonoo Forest is approximately 13 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.

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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