Goonellabah, NSW 2282
Room to breathe, on New South Wales's regional rental market.
- Small-town feel
- $320/wk Median
- 28.5% Renters
Goonellabah Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 13.6k
- Median age
- 42
- Median weekly rent
- $320
- To the CBD
- 595km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Goonellabah Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Cafés
A steady run of local cafés along the main strip makes weekend mornings easy — coffee, brunch and a slow start within a short walk of most streets.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Signature Spotlight
Regional Living
Goonellabah is a regional New South Wales community of 13,591 residents, with 28.5% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $320 — noticeably kinder to the budget than New South Wales's capital. It's the kind of solidly-sized town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Goonellabah
Goonellabah Showgrounds
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Goonellabah Showgrounds
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Goonellabah
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Goonellabah
Real questions renters ask before moving to Goonellabah.
Is Goonellabah family-friendly for renters?
Goonellabah has around 8 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $320/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Regional NSW.
How far is Goonellabah from New South Wales's capital?
Goonellabah is approximately 595km from New South Wales's capital city. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 605-620 minutes.
Is Goonellabah a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Goonellabah has a 28.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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