Gooloogong, NSW 2805 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Gooloogong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2805, home to 408 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Cabonne local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 259 km from the Sydney CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$208 /wk
Population408
Median age47
Area289.9 km²
To CBD259 km
LGACowra

Demographics

Population
408
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$992 /week
Median personal income
$567 /week
Median family income
$1,542 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Cowra
Statistical region (SA4)
Central West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Riverina
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$208 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,029
Rent share of household income
21%

Schools

  • Gooloogong Public School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 17 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 20 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • King St Opp Gooloogong Post Office bus · 74 m
  • Gooloogong Post Office, King St bus · 85 m
  • Forbes St After King St bus · 176 m
  • Lachlan Valley Way At East St bus · 188 m
  • East St After Lachlan Valley Way bus · 202 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 85.1% of the 221 resolvable premises in Gooloogong. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Node: 0.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 85.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 14.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 12 across postcode 2805 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 67% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6 other offences, 3 theft, 2 property damage.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Gooloogong?

Gooloogong (NSW 2805) had 408 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Cowra local government area.

What is the median rent in Gooloogong?

The median advertised rent in Gooloogong is $208/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Gooloogong?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Gooloogong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gooloogong Public School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Gooloogong?

Gooloogong is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (85.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Gooloogong?

Across postcode 2805, 12 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (6), theft (3), property damage (2). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What public transport options are in Gooloogong?

20 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gooloogong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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