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Goowarra

QLD 4702 • Queensland

27
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
413.56 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralPastoralCattle CountryRemoteAffordable

About Goowarra

Goowarra is a large, sparsely populated rural locality in the Rockhampton Region of Central Queensland, located approximately 50 kilometres west of Rockhampton. With a population of 27 at the 2021 census across a vast 413.6 square kilometres, it sits in the dry pastoral country of the Fitzroy Basin hinterland. The landscape features open eucalypt woodland, seasonal creeks, and extensive cattle grazing country.

Goowarra is classic central Queensland cattle country, with large beef cattle stations dominating the landscape. There are no services within the locality — residents rely on Rockhampton for all shopping, schools, and amenities. The area offers vast, affordable pastoral properties in the productive Fitzroy Basin, appealing to cattle farming families and those connected to the beef industry that underpins the Rockhampton region's economy.

Goowarra 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
413.56 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rockhampton Station
50 km
N/A

Commute to Rockhampton

Distance
50 km
By Train
N/A — drive to Rockhampton
By Bus
N/A — no bus service
By Car (Peak)
45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40 min

🛣️ Rockhampton is the nearest city (Beef Capital of Australia). Brisbane is about 7 hours south.

Walkability Car Essential

No footpaths, shops, or services. Vast pastoral locality requiring a vehicle.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
27
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goowarra known for? +

Goowarra is classic Central Queensland cattle country, with extensive beef cattle stations on vast open properties west of Rockhampton. The locality represents the broad pastoral grazing country that underpins Central Queensland's agricultural economy.

How far is Goowarra from Rockhampton? +

Goowarra is approximately 50 kilometres west of Rockhampton in Central Queensland, about a 40-45 minute drive via the Capricorn Highway.

Does Goowarra have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Goowarra. Rockhampton provides all urban services and is accessible by private vehicle.

What is the population of Goowarra? +

The 2021 Census recorded just 27 residents in Goowarra, spread across a large area of Central Queensland pastoral land west of Rockhampton.

Is Goowarra a good place to live? +

Goowarra suits those directly involved in cattle grazing operations in Central Queensland. There are no local services, and all daily needs require travel to Rockhampton.

What is the postcode for Goowarra? +

The postcode for Goowarra is 4702, covering parts of the Rockhampton Region in Central Queensland.