Goonengerry
NSW 2482 • New South Wales
About Goonengerry
Goonengerry is a small hinterland locality in the Byron Shire of New South Wales' Northern Rivers region, situated approximately 26 kilometres south-west of Byron Bay and around 10 kilometres north of Mullumbimby. With a 2021 Census population of 422 across 28 square kilometres of lush hinterland terrain, it is a sparsely settled area of subtropical forest and farming land. The median household income is below average, reflecting the alternative and artistic character of the broader Byron hinterland community.
Goonengerry is home to the Goonengerry National Park — formerly the Tom Rummery State Forest — which protects significant subtropical rainforest and provides habitat for the rare Albert's lyrebird. The park sits on the traditional lands of the Widjabul Wia-bal people of the Bundjalung Nation. The locality attracts those who value proximity to nature, with Mullumbimby providing a creative, community-minded town centre with markets, cafes, and independent stores, while Byron Bay's beaches and nightlife are within easy driving distance.
Goonengerry falls under postcode 2482 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lismore electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Byron Bay Buslines (limited rural routes) — Mullumbimby / Byron Bay Approx. 20-30 min to Mullumbimby
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Most residents travel to Mullumbimby (~10 km) or Byron Bay for daily needs; Pacific Motorway accessible via Brunswick Heads
A remote hinterland locality with no local shops; a car is required for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Brunswick River Rd
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114 Main Arm Road
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Goonengerry by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Goonengerry Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Goonengerry" under Suburb