Goonellabah vs Lagoon Grass
The verdict
Goonellabah is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $1.34M in Lagoon Grass. Goonellabah rates higher for transport (73 vs 35). Lagoon Grass rates higher for education (53 vs 48). Goonellabah is closer to the coast (22.9 km vs 25.6 km).
Scores
GoonellabahLagoon Grass
| Goonellabah | Lagoon Grass | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 38 |
| Transport | 73 | 35 |
| Education | 48 | 53 |
| Liveability | 62 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Goonellabah | Lagoon Grass | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,351 | 49 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,318 | $1,125 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.0% | 37.5% |
| Born in Australia | 84.9% | 89.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Goonellabah Stable · Lagoon Grass Stable
Property
| Goonellabah | Lagoon Grass | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $750K | $1.34M |
| Median unit price | $580K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 10.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 29 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Goonellabah | Lagoon Grass | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 36 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 412 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 217 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 809 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,726 | 0 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Goonellabah | Lagoon Grass | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Goonellabah · Lagoon Grass
Transport
| Goonellabah | Lagoon Grass | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 35 |
| Train stations | 1 | 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) | 1.8 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Goonellabah | Lagoon Grass | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 17 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 19 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.9 km | 25.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 596.7 km | 599.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Goonellabah | Lagoon Grass | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,351 | 49 |
| Estimated 2025 | 13,913 | 44 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,426 | 49 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.04% | -2.65% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Goonellabah or Lagoon Grass?
Goonellabah is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $1.34M.
Which has better public transport, Goonellabah or Lagoon Grass?
Goonellabah has the higher transport score (Goonellabah 73/100 vs Lagoon Grass 35/100).
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