Googong
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Googong, NSW 2620.
About Googong
Welcome to Googong
Googong is a fast-growing planned community just across the border in New South Wales, tucked south-east of Canberra and adjoining Jerrabomberra. Built essentially from scratch over the last decade or so on rolling land beside Googong Creek, it functions almost as an extension of the capital while retaining its own town centre, schools and identity.
With a median age of just 32 and a population of 7,444, Googong has become a magnet for young families and first-home buyers priced out of Canberra proper but wanting the same easy commute. It suits people after new-build housing, established community infrastructure from day one, and a slower pace than the inner city without losing access to it.
Housing & architecture
Googong's housing stock is almost entirely modern, reflecting its status as one of the region's newest master-planned communities. Current listings are dominated by houses (73%), with land releases still making up 12% of the market as the suburb continues to expand outward. Townhouses and apartments round out the mix at 8% each, giving buyers a genuine spread of options from low-maintenance units through to family-sized homes on their own blocks.
Architecturally, expect contemporary facades, energy-conscious design and a consistent streetscape typical of a masterplanned estate, with parks, cycleways and shared community spaces built into the layout rather than added as an afterthought.
The property market
Googong's median house price sits at $1.11 million, having climbed 5.5% recently, a sign that demand for new housing on Canberra's doorstep remains strong. Units and apartments offer a considerably more accessible entry point, with a median of $500,000, appealing to downsizers, investors and younger buyers not yet ready to commit to a full house block.
Median rent of $845 a week points to solid rental demand, likely fuelled by tenants wanting new housing and proximity to Canberra's public service and education precincts without Canberra price tags. With land releases still part of the current listing mix, buyers have the relatively unusual option of building new in an established, amenity-rich suburb.
Getting around
Googong's location just south-east of Queanbeyan and Canberra makes it a realistic commuter suburb for anyone working in the capital, with Jerrabomberra and the Monaro Highway corridor providing the main route north into town. The drive into central Canberra and Parliamentary Triangle is straightforward via the Monaro Highway, making Googong popular with public servants and professionals who want new housing without giving up a reasonable commute.
Within the suburb itself, the masterplanned design means most daily errands, schools and parks are a short walk or drive from home, with wide roads and dedicated paths built in from the outset rather than retrofitted.
Schools & families
Family life is central to Googong's design, and local education options reflect that. The Anglican School Googong offers a private schooling option within the suburb itself, while Googong Public School serves as the local government primary school, giving families a genuine choice close to home rather than a lengthy commute into Queanbeyan or Canberra.
Combined with the suburb's young median age of 32, the schooling infrastructure has helped Googong build a reputation as a place where families move in early and grow with the community, rather than a transient commuter dormitory.
Parks & recreation
Green space and recreation were clearly part of the original plan for Googong, with the town built around Googong Creek and its surrounding reserves. Walking and cycling paths link residential pockets to parks and open space, giving residents easy access to the outdoors without needing to drive to Canberra's larger reserves.
The town centre itself has been designed as a community hub, intended to grow alongside the population as Googong's shops, sporting facilities and gathering spaces continue to be built out.
Market snapshot
Googong property market
Median sale price
$1.11m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$845
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$926k
Median
$1.11m
Premium
$1.38m
Days on market
78
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
187
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +2.9% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Googong by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Googong, NSW 2620.
Population
7,444
residents (2021)
Median age
32
years
Household income
$3,371
median, per week
Median rent
$525
per week
Median mortgage
$2,600
per month
Mortgage / income
18%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Googong
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Googong
$489k
202/189 Gorman Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$1.02m
12 Briand Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.35m
18 Austin Grove
Sold ~July 2026
$1.13m
115 Gorman Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$905k
6 Tabrett Street
Sold ~July 2026
$658k
22 James Street
Sold ~July 2026
$972k
24 Tabrett Street
Sold ~July 2026
$675k
1403/56 Reginald Road
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Googong
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Common questions
Googong suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Googong?
The median house price in Googong, NSW is $1.11m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 5.5%.
How much is rent in Googong?
The median weekly rent in Googong is around $845 per week.
Is Googong a good place to live?
Googong is a town located within the Queanbeyan–Palerang Regional Council government area, south of the Queanbeyan Central Business District (CBD). Googong is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 7,444 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Googong?
Googong has a population of 7,444 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 32.
What schools are in Googong?
There are 2 schools in or near Googong, including The Anglican School Googong and Googong Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Googong?
Properties in Googong take around 78 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Googong?
Entry-level properties in Googong start around $926k, while premium homes reach $1.38m.
What suburbs are near Googong?
Suburbs near Googong include Jerrabomberra.
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