Googong
NSW 2620 • Rest of NSW
About Googong
Googong is a rapidly growing master-planned community in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Area, located approximately 10 kilometres south-east of Canberra's city centre just over the ACT border in New South Wales. Despite being classified as a rural locality, Googong is one of the newest and fastest-expanding residential developments in the Capital Region, with a current population of 7,444 across a broad 71.9 square kilometre footprint that includes natural bushland and the Googong Reservoir. The suburb records an exceptionally high median household income of around $175,000 annually, reflecting the predominantly young, professional, and dual-income families driving its growth.
Googong has a distinctly young demographic, with children under 14 making up nearly 28 per cent of the population and a median age of just 32—hallmarks of a modern growth suburb built around family life. The township itself features a local school, parks, walking trails, and a growing network of community facilities as the development matures. Its elevated position at around 764 metres above sea level lends Googong a cool-climate character, and its proximity to both Queanbeyan's established services and Canberra's employment and amenities makes it a popular choice for families seeking space, value, and a sense of community.
Googong falls under postcode 2620 and is governed by Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gundaroo Public School ICSEA 1101Lot St
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Michelago Public School ICSEA 990Queanbeyan Rd
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Karabar High School ICSEA 982Donald Rd
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Queanbeyan East Public School ICSEA 1031Yass St
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Queanbeyan High School ICSEA 967Agnes Ave
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Queanbeyan Public School ICSEA 997Isabella St
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Queanbeyan South Public School ICSEA 939Cameron Rd
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Queanbeyan West Public School ICSEA 988Morton St
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Lowe Street
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Sutton Public School ICSEA 1098Bywong St
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 Googong by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Googong Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Googong" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
9 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 278
- 2. England 199
- 3. Philippines 90
- 4. New Zealand 84
- 5. South Africa 72
- 6. North Macedonia 45
- 7. Fiji 42
- 8. United States 39
- 9. Pakistan 30
- 10. Italy 28
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)