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Goomboorian

QLD 4570 • Queensland

566
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
47.29 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Goomboorian

Goomboorian is a rural locality in the Gympie Region of Queensland, situated approximately 22.6 kilometres north-west of Gympie and 195 kilometres north of Brisbane. Covering 47.3 square kilometres and home to around 566 residents as of the 2021 Census, it is a quiet agricultural community bounded to the south-west by the Tagigan Range. The area has a rich farming history, with banana cultivation and mixed agriculture shaping the landscape from the early twentieth century.

Life in Goomboorian revolves around the land, with residents predominantly engaged in farming, horticulture, and rural industries. The surrounding hinterland offers scenic bushland and a genuinely peaceful lifestyle, attracting those seeking space and a slower pace well away from urban centres. Everyday services and shopping are accessed in Gympie, which is a short drive to the south-east, while the Sunshine Coast is within roughly 90 minutes for those requiring metropolitan amenities.

Goomboorian falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by the Gympie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Longman, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4570
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gympie
Federal Electorate
Longman
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.15°, 152.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
47.29 km²
Population Density
12 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4570

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4570, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,494
Median 2023–24
$48,143
▲ 25.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,221

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4570; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
195 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest station is Gympie North (~25 km)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr

🛣️ Car essential; access via Bruce Highway

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths or public transport; a vehicle is required for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
566
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Gympie Local Government Area, which contains Goomboorian. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
565 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 51.2%
Motor vehicle theft
340.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 116.8%
Non-FV assault
646.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 47.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.5 / 100k
2yr Down 56.6% 10yr Up 328.2%
Steal from vehicle
406.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 74.9%
View all offence categories for Gympie →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Goomboorian located? +

Goomboorian is a rural locality in the Gympie Region of Queensland, approximately 22.6 km north-west of Gympie and 195 km north of Brisbane.

What is the population of Goomboorian? +

Goomboorian had a population of 566 people according to the 2021 Australian Census.

What is Goomboorian known for? +

Goomboorian has a long history of banana farming and mixed horticulture, with the Tagigan Range forming a scenic natural backdrop to the south-west of the locality.

Is there public transport in Goomboorian? +

There is no public transport within Goomboorian itself. Residents rely on private vehicles, with Gympie being the nearest service centre about 22 km away.

Is Goomboorian a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Goomboorian is part of the Gympie LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.