Goomeri, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Goomeri QLD is 677 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Goomeri is $492 per week ($25,584 per year). Median rent in Goomeri is $180 per week ($780 per month). Goomeri has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Goomeri has a population density of 6.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Goomeri is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goomeri is $867.

There were 70 recorded offences in Goomeri in 2025-26, a rate of 103 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (24 offences).

Population
677
Census 2021
Median income
$492/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$180/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
52years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Goomeri vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Goomeri is $492 a week, 34% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,400th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $180 a week, $140 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 20.8% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 52, 10 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGoomeriTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$492/wk$747/wk −34%$766/wk
Household income$866/wk$1,593/wk −46%$1,637/wk
Rent$180/wk$320/wk −44%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$867/mo$1,625/mo −47%$1,733/mo
Median age5242 +10 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.8%20.4% +0.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Goomeri, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Goomeri Population

677 residents at the 2021 Census.

Goomeri Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$492/wk
$25,584 per year
Ranked 8,276 of 14,663
Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
Ranked 7,868 of 14,663
Median Age
52years
14 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Goomeri Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $866/wk
Median rent $180/wk
Rent to income 20.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Goomeri against your income

About $3,753 a month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $686/wk
Rent share 20.8%

Goomeri Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
896
avg ICSEA score
155
total students
Goomeri State School Government
Combined · Prep-10 · 155 students
896
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Goomeri, with a map

Goomeri Map

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People in Goomeri

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (342) Female 49.5% (335)

Population Density

6.4
people per km²
677 people · 106.1 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.5%
New Zealand
2.5%
Canada
1.0%
Philippines
1.0%
Papua New Guinea
0.6%
India
0.4%
Malaysia
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Tagalog
1.3%
Russian
0.7%
Mandarin
0.6%
Filipino
0.6%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
43.0%
Australian
37.8%
Scottish
12.7%
Irish
12.3%
German
8.3%
Australian Aboriginal
6.9%
Filipino
1.9%
Italian
1.6%
Indian
1.2%
New Zealander
1.2%
Chinese
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
41.2%
Anglican
12.0%
Catholic
11.7%
Not stated
10.5%
Uniting Church
9.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.4%
Christian (other)
2.8%
Lutheran
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

8.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
43.2% 244
Separated
5.5% 31
Divorced
13.5% 76
Widowed
7.8% 44
Never married
30.1% 170

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
37.7%
Couple: children under 15
34.2%
Couple: no children under 15
10.5%
One parent: children under 15
10.0%
One parent: no children under 15
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
40.1%
2 persons
36.0%
3 persons
6.9%
4 persons
7.6%
5 persons
5.9%
6+ persons
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Goomeri

Housing Tenure

Of the 288 occupied private dwellings in Goomeri at the 2021 Census, 30.2% were rented, 46.5% owned outright and 19.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.8% 8 dwellings
Owned outright
46.5% 134 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
19.1% 55 dwellings
Rented
30.2% 87 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
3.8% 11 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
98.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.6%
2 bedrooms
24.7%
3 bedrooms
41.8%
4 bedrooms
22.2%
5 bedrooms
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
12.3%
$300-$449/mo
7.0%
$450-$599/mo
14.0%
$600-$799/mo
10.5%
$800-$999/mo
17.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
12.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.8%
1 vehicle
45.7%
2 vehicles
28.4%
3 vehicles
12.9%
4+ vehicles
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Goomeri

Employment

Employed full-time
23.0% 113 people
Employed part-time
15.9% 78 people
Unemployed
5.3% 26 people
Not in labour force
55.9% 275 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.9%
Professionals
25.9%
Community & Personal Service
13.4%
Managers
12.5%
Labourers
11.6%
Clerical & Administrative
8.0%
Sales Workers
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$150-$299/wk
2.3%
$300-$399/wk
6.9%
$400-$499/wk
17.3%
$500-$649/wk
6.9%
$650-$799/wk
12.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.4%
$4,000+/wk
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.3%
$1-$149/wk
5.3%
$150-$299/wk
9.4%
$300-$399/wk
9.9%
$400-$499/wk
9.9%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
0.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.7%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.4%
Did not go to work
14.1%
Walked only
8.7%
Car (passenger)
6.0%
Truck
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
39.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.8%
Bachelor Degree
22.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.5%
Postgraduate Degree
4.0%
Certificate I/II
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Society & Culture
18.3%
Engineering
15.0%
Health
13.3%
Management & Commerce
12.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.7%
Education
9.2%
Agriculture & Environment
7.5%
Architecture & Building
5.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.2%
Information Technology
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
39.1%
Secondary: Government
39.1%
Vocational Education
9.2%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.9%
Pre-school
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
79.9%
Has need for assistance
9.9%
Need for assistance not stated
9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
70
Diabetes
31
Asthma
30
Arthritis
29
Lung condition
25
Heart disease
23
Cancer
22
Stroke
19
Kidney disease
13

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.2% 77
Did not provide
84.8% 429

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.7% 117
Not a volunteer
77.3% 399

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
6.0% 31
Never served
94.0% 486

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.1%
1 child
14.4%
2 children
25.8%
3 children
20.8%
4 children
10.6%
5+ children
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
4
1961: 1970
9
1971: 1980
19
1981: 1990
10
1991: 2000
4
2001: 2010
9
2011: 2015
7
2016
5
2017
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

21.4%
moved in the last year
43.6%
moved in the last 5 years
10.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
42.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
473
Moved from QLD
75
Moved: same area (SA2)
41
Moved from WA
7
Moved from overseas
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.9%
5: 14 hours
25.2%
15: 29 hours
15.7%
30+ hours
13.0%
Did not do domestic work
29.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
74.5%
Blended family: no other children
19.1%
Step family: no other children
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Goomeri Crime Statistics

70 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
24
Assault
14
Drug Offences
10
Sexual Offences
6
Property Damage
6
Traffic
5
Robbery
2
Weapons
2
Domestic Violence
1

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Goomeri

The closest suburb to Goomeri is Murgon, 15.0 km away.

Murgon
15.0 km away · income $546/wk · rent $220/wk
Cherbourg
18.2 km away · income $375/wk · rent $100/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Goomeri

What is the population of Goomeri QLD?

The population of Goomeri QLD is 677 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 6.4 people per km². Goomeri is ranked #4,553 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Goomeri?

The median personal income in Goomeri QLD is $492 per week, or $25,584 per year. The median household income is $866 per week. Family income is $1,187 per week. Goomeri is ranked #8,276 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Goomeri?

Median rent in Goomeri QLD is $180 per week ($780 per month). Rent represents 20.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Goomeri ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Goomeri?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goomeri QLD is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Goomeri?

The median age in Goomeri QLD is 52 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Goomeri a good suburb to live in?

Goomeri is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 677. The median income is $492/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31197. All dollar figures in AUD.