Goonengerry, NSW 2482 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Goonengerry is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2482, home to 422 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Byron local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 628 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 422
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,300 /week
- Median personal income
- $546 /week
- Median family income
- $1,474 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Byron
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $358 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Goonengerry Public School
- Upper Coopers Creek Public School
- Wilsons Creek Public School
- Coorabell Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Goonengerry Rd Opp Goonengerry Public School
- Goonengerry Public School, Goonengerry Rd
- Goonengerry Mill Rd At Goonengerry Rd
- Mafeking Rd Opp 59
- 129 Goonengerry Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 85.7% of the 175 resolvable premises in Goonengerry. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 85.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 14.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 465 across postcode 2482 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 130 violent offences, 96 theft, 66 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Goonengerry?
Goonengerry (NSW 2482) had 422 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Byron local government area.
What is the median rent in Goonengerry?
The median advertised rent in Goonengerry is $358/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Goonengerry?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Goonengerry covering government sectors. Nearest include: Goonengerry Public School (0.1 km), Upper Coopers Creek Public School (3.7 km), Wilsons Creek Public School (4.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Goonengerry?
Goonengerry is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (85.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Goonengerry?
Across postcode 2482, 465 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (130), theft (96), vehicle theft (66). 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 Goonengerry?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Goonengerry centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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