Goondiwindi, QLD 4390 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Goondiwindi is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4390, home to 6,230 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Goondiwindi local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 279 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$295 /wk
Population6,230
Median age38
Area830.5 km²
To CBD279 km
LGAGoondiwindi

Demographics

Population
6,230
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$1,629 /week
Median personal income
$859 /week
Median family income
$1,995 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Goondiwindi
Statistical region (SA4)
Darling Downs - Maranoa
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$295 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • St Mary's School (26 Brisbane St, Goondiwindi) Combined · Catholic
  • Goondiwindi State School Primary · Government
  • Border Rivers Christian College (Goondiwindi) Combined · Independent
  • Goondiwindi State High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 7 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • St Marys School, McLean St bus · 238 m
  • Gunsynd Way At Kentucky Lane bus · 459 m
  • Goondiwindi State School, Glasser Dr bus · 549 m
  • Marshall St After Mill St bus · 1076 m
  • Mill St At Marshall St bus · 1132 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 11 restaurants
  • 3 pubs and bars
  • 18 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 12 playgrounds

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

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 37.0% of the 3,642 resolvable premises in Goondiwindi. 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: 37.0%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 21.1%
  • Fibre to the Node: 30.9%
  • Fixed Wireless: 9.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.5%

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: 1,332 across the Goondiwindi LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 9% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 472 theft, 252 drug offences, 249 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Goondiwindi — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Goondiwindi?

Goondiwindi (QLD 4390) had 6,230 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Goondiwindi local government area.

What is the median rent in Goondiwindi?

The median advertised rent in Goondiwindi is $295/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Goondiwindi?

Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Goondiwindi covering catholic, government, independent sectors. Nearest include: St Mary's School (26 Brisbane St, Goondiwindi) (0.3 km), Goondiwindi State School (0.5 km), Border Rivers Christian College (Goondiwindi) (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Goondiwindi?

Goondiwindi is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (37% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Goondiwindi?

Across the surrounding area, 1,332 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (472), drug offences (252), break-ins (249). 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 Goondiwindi?

7 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Goondiwindi centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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