Rockhampton Regional Council
Goowarra
Goowarra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
27
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Goowarra.
Goowarra (4702) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland.
Goowarra has roughly 27 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Goowarra 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 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Goowarra's population at 27, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 88% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
27
Median age
53
Family households
75%
Lone person
88%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$281/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
27
Median age: 53
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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 Rockhampton 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.
13,695
total offences in 2026 across the Rockhampton 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 Goowarra.
Local schools for Goowarra
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dingo State School
Duaringa State School
Bluff State School
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Frequently asked
About Goowarra.
- What is the Goowarra postcode?
- Goowarra is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Goowarra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $281.
- What schools are in Goowarra?
- There are 3 schools serving Goowarra on this page, including Dingo State School, Duaringa State School, Bluff State School.
- How walkable is Goowarra?
- Goowarra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Goowarra?
- Goowarra is close to Dingo, Wallaroo, Coomoo, Duaringa, Bluff.
- What is the population of Goowarra?
- Goowarra has approximately 27 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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