Goolgowi NSW

Postcode 2652 · Carrathool LGA

Goolgowi is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Carrathool local government area (postcode 2652). With a population of 416, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $72K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.

The median house price in Goolgowi is $280,000, having dropped significantly 11.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $783.

Goolgowi is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 935, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 32 bus stops. The crime rate in the Carrathool LGA is low at 0 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Goolgowi offers a gross rental yield of 8.4%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($280K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 3.9x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -11.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield8.4% High Yield
Price vs State$280K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability3.9x Affordable
Price Momentum-11.8% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$280K
-11.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$220
POPULATION
416
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,375
Personal Income /wk$728
Mortgage /mth$783
CRIME (Carrathool LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)0
Total Incidents87
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops32
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA935
Total Students38
Government1
Goolgowi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 935
Data: 2025