Googong vs Jerrabomberra
The verdict
Googong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.19M in Jerrabomberra. Jerrabomberra rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Googong is closer to the coast (91.0 km vs 95.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Googong rates higher (100 vs 92/100 in Jerrabomberra).
Scores
| Googong | Jerrabomberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 56 |
| Transport | 0 | 35 |
| Education | 67 | 75 |
| Liveability | 47 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Googong | Jerrabomberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,444 | 9,601 |
| Median age | 32 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,371 | $3,403 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 47.3% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 78.1% | 80.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 3 |
Growth: Googong Moderate Growth · Jerrabomberra Stable
Property
| Googong | Jerrabomberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.04M | $1.19M |
| Median unit price | $643K | $667K |
| House price YoY | 12.8% | 9.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $840 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 27 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Googong | Jerrabomberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 107 | 177 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 27 | 94 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 202 | 156 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,867 | 2,125 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Googong | Jerrabomberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,103 | 1,089 |
See the full school list on each profile: Googong · Jerrabomberra
Transport
| Googong | Jerrabomberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 10.6 km | 4.8 km |
Liveability
| Googong | Jerrabomberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 14 | 37 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 52 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 91.0 km | 95.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 251.7 km | 248.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.7 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Googong | Jerrabomberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,444 | 9,601 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,184 | 9,591 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,229 | 9,732 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.40% | -0.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Googong or Jerrabomberra?
Googong has the higher residential safety score (Googong 100/100 vs Jerrabomberra 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Googong or Jerrabomberra?
Googong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.04M versus $1.19M.
Which has better schools, Googong or Jerrabomberra?
Googong has a higher average school ICSEA (Googong 1103 vs Jerrabomberra 1089; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Googong or Jerrabomberra?
Jerrabomberra has the higher transport score (Googong 0/100 vs Jerrabomberra 35/100).
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