Googong, NSW 2620 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Googong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2620, home to 7,444 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Snowy Monaro local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 241 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,444
- Median age
- 32 years
- Median household income
- $3,371 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,576 /week
- Median family income
- $3,434 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $525 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Googong Public School
- Jerrabomberra Public School
- Jerrabomberra High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 11 bus stops
- Googong North Village Centre, Gorman Dr
- Gorman Dr Opp Helen Cct
- The Anglican School Googong, Gorman Dr
- Gorman Dr Opp The Anglican School Googong
- Gorman Dr After Hearne St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 29 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 20 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 5.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 97.3% of the 3,608 resolvable premises in Googong. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 97.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,570 across postcode 2620 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 637 violent offences, 599 theft, 354 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Googong?
Googong (NSW 2620) had 7,444 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Googong?
The median advertised rent in Googong is $525/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Googong?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Googong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Googong Public School (0.2 km), Jerrabomberra Public School (5.3 km), Jerrabomberra High School (5.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Googong?
Googong is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (97.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Googong?
Across postcode 2620, 2,570 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (637), theft (599), property damage (354). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Googong?
In Googong, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (5.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Googong?
11 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Googong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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