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Goovigen

QLD 4702 • Queensland

349
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
602.48 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableFamily-FriendlyAgricultural

About Goovigen

Goovigen is a small rural locality in the Callide Valley, approximately 119 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton and about 46 kilometres north-north-west of Biloela in central Queensland's Banana Shire. Spread across roughly 602 square kilometres of undulating grazing country, the locality had a population of around 349 residents at the 2021 Census. The region's economy is anchored in cattle farming, sorghum, and broadacre cropping, with the nearby Callide Dam providing vital irrigation water for local agricultural operations.

The small township of Goovigen includes a post office, a community hall, and a local school serving the surrounding farming community. The larger regional centre of Biloela, about 46 kilometres to the south, offers supermarkets, medical services, high schools, and broader amenities for Callide Valley residents. Goovigen typifies the tight-knit Queensland rural lifestyle, with the community coming together for local agricultural shows, rodeos, and sporting events that are common throughout the region.

Goovigen falls under postcode 4702 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockhampton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4702
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Rockhampton
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.28°, 150.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
602.48 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
607 km
By Train
No direct rail; Queensland Rail to Rockhampton, then coach, approx. 7–8 hr total
By Car (Peak)
approx. 5 hr 30 min via Bruce and Leichhardt Highways
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 5 hr 15 min

🛣️ Biloela (~46 km) is the nearest service centre; car is essential for daily life

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small dispersed rural locality with minimal local services and no public transport

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
349
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goovigen known for? +

Goovigen is known as a rural farming community in the Callide Valley, central Queensland, with cattle grazing and broadacre cropping the mainstays of the local economy. The Callide Dam, providing irrigation to the region, is an important local landmark.

How far is Goovigen from Rockhampton? +

Goovigen is approximately 119 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton, typically a 1.5–2 hour drive via the Leichhardt Highway. Biloela is the nearest service town at around 46 kilometres away.

Does Goovigen have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport serving Goovigen. The nearest passenger rail is in Rockhampton, about 119 km away. A car is essential for residents.

What is the population of Goovigen? +

The 2021 Census recorded approximately 349 residents in the Goovigen locality, spread across roughly 602 square kilometres of rural Banana Shire.

Is Goovigen a good place to live? +

Goovigen suits those with ties to the agricultural sector or who seek an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle in central Queensland. Its strong community character and proximity to Biloela for services make it viable for farming families, though urban amenities and employment require travel.

What is the postcode for Goovigen? +

The postcode for Goovigen, Queensland is 4702, shared with Rockhampton and a number of central Queensland localities.