Goodooga, NSW 2838 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Goodooga is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2838, home to 223 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Brewarrina local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 622 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 223
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $780 /week
- Median personal income
- $425 /week
- Median family income
- $1,125 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Brewarrina
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Far West and Orana
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $170 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Goodooga Central School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 41 resolvable premises in Goodooga. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 49 across postcode 2838 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 44% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 16 violent offences, 9 theft, 8 property damage.
Other suburbs in Brewarrina
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Goodooga?
Goodooga (NSW 2838) had 223 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Brewarrina local government area.
What is the median rent in Goodooga?
The median advertised rent in Goodooga is $170/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Goodooga?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Goodooga covering government sectors. Nearest include: Goodooga Central School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Goodooga?
Goodooga is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Goodooga?
Across postcode 2838, 49 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (16), theft (9), property damage (8). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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