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GoonellabahNSW 2480
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Goonellabah is home to ~13,351 residents (median age 41), with 29% of households renting.
Rent in Goonellabah
The median house rent in Goonellabah is $610/week (564 new leases). Units have a median of $422/week (198 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2480, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $398/wk | $350/wk |
| 2 | $500/wk | $435/wk |
| 3 | $600/wk | $550/wk |
| 4+ | $750/wk | $600/wk |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Goonellabah fall in the intake zones of The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus, Goonellabah Public School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus#1885 of 2159 in NSW
- Goonellabah Public School#2013 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Goonellabah has 10 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 3 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Bumblebee Early Education Centre, Goodstart Early Learning Goonellabah, Goonellabah Pre-School Incorporated.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Goonellabah Village, Rous Road Shopping Centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Goonellabah (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 172 | Stable |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 49 | Downward |
| Homicide | 1 | Upward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 26 | Downward |
Development activity
136 development applications were lodged in Goonellabah over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Goonellabah — quick answers
What is the median rent in Goonellabah?
Houses in Goonellabah (postcode 2480) have a median asking rent of $610/week; units have a median of $422/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Goonellabah?
Goonellabah addresses can be zoned for The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus, Goonellabah Public School. The Rivers Secondary College, Kadina High Campus ranks in roughly the top 87% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Goonellabah?
Goonellabah has 10 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 3 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How much development is happening in Goonellabah?
136 development applications were lodged in Goonellabah in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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