Goonellabah NSW 2480 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Goonellabah is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2480). The median sale price is $698k (+187% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $550/week, a gross rental yield of about 4.1%. It has a population of about 13,351 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $480,000 |
| 2022 | $650,000 |
| 2023 | $615,000 |
| 2024 | $610,000 |
| 2025 | $690,000 |
| 2026 | $697,500 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $370 |
| 2-bedroom | $440 |
| 3-bedroom | $600 |
| 4+ bed | $700 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (70% of recorded sales, most commonly around 700+㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 13,351
- Median age: 41
- Median weekly household income: $1,318
- Average household size: 2.4
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 939 · 25th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 938 · 30th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Goonellabah
- The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus · Secondary School
- Goonellabah Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Goonellabah Coach Stop (train), about 1.8 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Goonellabah?
The median sale price in Goonellabah NSW 2480 is $697,500, up 187% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Goonellabah?
The median weekly rent in Goonellabah (postcode 2480) is $550 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Goonellabah?
The estimated gross rental yield in Goonellabah is about 4.1%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Goonellabah?
Schools located in Goonellabah include The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus, Goonellabah Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Chilcotts Grass 2480
- East Lismore 2480
- Lismore Heights 2480
- Lismore 2480
- Wyrallah 2480
- Tregeagle 2480
- Richmond Hill 2480
- Bexhill 2480
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.