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Goolgowi

NSW 2652 • New South Wales

416
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
864.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Goolgowi

Goolgowi is a small agricultural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated approximately 80 kilometres west of Griffith and 100 kilometres north of Hay. With a population of around 416 residents across an expansive 864 square kilometre area, Goolgowi serves as a service point for surrounding broadacre farming properties growing wheat, canola, and other dryland crops. The locality lies within the Murrumbidgee Council local government area on the flat Riverina plains, with large grain storage facilities a prominent feature of the townscape.

Goolgowi has a classic small-town rural character, with a hotel, fuel stop, and basic local services catering to the farming community. The local economy is driven almost entirely by agriculture, with large sheep and grain farms dominating the landscape for kilometres in every direction. Residents access larger shopping, medical, and educational services in Griffith, which offers a full range of regional facilities including a base hospital, TAFE, and supermarkets connected via the Mid Western Highway.

Goolgowi falls under postcode 2652 and is governed by the Carrathool Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2652
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Carrathool
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.41°, 147.65°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
864.80 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Goolgowi for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$280K
7 sales · ▲ 19.1% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
550 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest NSW TrainLink coach at Griffith (~80 km)
By Car (Peak)
5 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr 15 min

🛣️ Car essential; accessed via Mid Western Highway and Sturt Highway

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural service township; limited local walkability within the town centre; vehicle required for most trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Carrathool Local Government Area, which contains Goolgowi. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Carrathool →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
416
▲ 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Goolgowi NSW located? +

Goolgowi is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of NSW, approximately 80 km west of Griffith and 100 km north of Hay on the flat Riverina plains.

What LGA is Goolgowi in? +

Goolgowi is located within the Murrumbidgee Council local government area in south-western New South Wales.

What is Goolgowi known for? +

Goolgowi is an agricultural service town for the surrounding broadacre farming district, with wheat, canola, and sheep grazing as the main industries.

What are the schools near Goolgowi? +

Goolgowi Public School provides primary education in the town. For secondary schooling, students typically travel to Griffith, which has several high schools including Griffith High School and Wade High School.

What is the median house price in Goolgowi? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $280,000, up 19.1% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Goolgowi a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Goolgowi is part of the Carrathool 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.

What is the population of Goolgowi? +

Goolgowi had a population of 416 at the 2021 Census.