Goomalling, WA 6460 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Goomalling is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6460, home to 508 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Goomalling local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 116 km from the Perth CBD.

Advertisement

Snapshot

Median rent$180 /wk
Population508
Median age55
Area45.2 km²
To CBD116 km
LGAGoomalling

Demographics

Population
508
Median age
55 years
Median household income
$923 /week
Median personal income
$657 /week
Median family income
$1,593 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Goomalling
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Wheat Belt
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Durack
Source: ABS QuickStats
Advertisement

Property & cost of living

Median rent
$180 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$934
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Sacred Heart Catholic School Other · Independent
  • Goomalling Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop

Closest stops:

  • Transwa Bay Transwa Goomalling bus · 236 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 supermarket

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

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (33.6°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (17.9°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 672 mm
  • Reference station: Geraldton Airport, 84.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 71 resolvable premises in Goomalling. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

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.

Advertisement

Safety

  • Recorded offences: 5,235 across the Wheatbelt District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,418 drug offences, 1,258 violent offences, 843 theft.

Figures cover the whole Wheatbelt District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Other Western Australia suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Goomalling?

Goomalling (WA 6460) had 508 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 55. It sits within the Goomalling local government area.

What is the median rent in Goomalling?

The median advertised rent in Goomalling is $180/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Goomalling?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Goomalling covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Sacred Heart Catholic School (0.1 km), Goomalling Primary School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Goomalling?

Goomalling is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Goomalling?

Across the surrounding area, 5,235 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were drug offences (1,418), violent (1,258), theft (843). 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 Goomalling?

In Goomalling, mean daily temperatures range from 12.3°C to 25.3°C and annual rainfall is 672 mm measured at the Geraldton Airport weather station (84.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Goomalling?

1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Goomalling centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

Advertisement

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.

Additional sources for this profile: