Googong
NSW 2620 · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
7,444 (2021) → 8,184 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area (est. 64,911 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Googong is a moderate growth suburb in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional, NSW 2620, about 252km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.04M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 91km inland. Googong has an overall score of 37/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2620 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (3.73%), England (2.67%), Philippines (1.21%), New Zealand (1.13%), South Africa (0.97%)
Top languages: Punjabi (2.35%), Macedon (1.52%), Malayalam (1.1%), Italian (0.9%), Hindi (0.83%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1027 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- The Anglican School GoogongCombined · IndependentICSEA 1129
- Googong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1078
Nearby (within 10km)
- Jerrabomberra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1107
- Jerrabomberra High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 1068
- Gilmore Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 981
- Tirriwirri SchoolCombined · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 944
- Queanbeyan South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 939
- Karabar High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 982
- Theodore Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 974
- Queanbeyan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 997
- St Francis of Assisi Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.7kmICSEA 1055
- Caroline Chisholm SchoolSecondary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 989
- St Gregory's Primary School - Lowe Street CampusPrimary · Catholic · 9.9km
- Calwell High SchoolSecondary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 972
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Googong
Is Googong safe?
Googong has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,599 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Googong?
In Googong, the median house price is $1.04M and the median unit price is $685K. Median weekly house rent is $685.
How far is Googong from Sydney CBD?
Googong is about 251.7 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Googong?
Googong has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1104 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Googong?
Googong has a transport score of 0/100.