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.
Snapshot
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
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $208 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,029
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Gooloogong Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 17 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 20 bus stops
- King St Opp Gooloogong Post Office
- Gooloogong Post Office, King St
- Forbes St After King St
- Lachlan Valley Way At East St
- East St After Lachlan Valley Way
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 4 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
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%
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.
Nearby suburbs
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.
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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