Goondiwindi
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Goondiwindi, QLD 4390.
About Goondiwindi
Welcome to Goondiwindi
Goondiwindi sits on the banks of the Macintyre River in southern Queensland, right on the border with New South Wales, roughly four hours' drive west of Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Known locally as "Gundy", it's the commercial hub of the Border Rivers region, serving a wide catchment of cotton, grain and cattle properties that stretch across both sides of the state line.
With a population of around 6,230 and a median age of 38, Goondiwindi has the feel of a proper working country town rather than a satellite or lifestyle suburb — it suits families, farmers, agribusiness workers and anyone wanting affordable land and a genuine sense of community, without the commute-driven pressures of a capital city.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Goondiwindi revolves around its town centre, where cafes, pubs and family-run restaurants cater to a steady mix of locals, grey nomads and travellers passing through on the Newell and Leichhardt Highways. The pace is relaxed and practical, with community events, agricultural shows and race days giving the calendar its rhythm rather than a cafe-strip social scene.
The Macintyre River frontage adds a pleasant backdrop to daily life, and the town's role as a regional service centre means there's a broader spread of dining and retail options than you'd expect for its size, reflecting the population it draws from surrounding rural districts.
Schools & families
Education options are a strong drawcard for families weighing up a move to Goondiwindi. Goondiwindi State School and Goondiwindi State High School anchor the public system, while Border Rivers Christian College and St Mary's School - Secondary Campus provide independent and Catholic alternatives, giving parents genuine choice from primary right through to senior secondary without needing to leave town.
This full run of schooling, paired with a median age of 38, points to a town that retains families across generations rather than losing them to bigger centres once children reach high school age.
Getting around
Goondiwindi's location on the Newell Highway, one of the main routes linking Melbourne and Brisbane, makes it a natural stopover and keeps the town well connected by road despite its distance from the coast. The Leichhardt Highway also runs through town, linking north to the Darling Downs and beyond.
Most residents rely on cars given the semi-rural spread of the surrounding area, and the mix of listings — including a notable share of acreage and rural land — reflects a community used to covering distance as part of everyday life, whether for work, school runs or trips to larger centres like Toowoomba.
Housing & architecture
The current listing mix in Goondiwindi is dominated by houses, which make up 57% of stock, followed by land at 25%, acreage and rural holdings at 12%, and a smaller 4% share of townhouses. It's a market built around standalone homes and larger blocks rather than higher-density living, in keeping with the town's rural character.
Buyers can expect a good deal of variety, from classic Queenslander-style homes near the centre of town to newer builds and rural-residential properties on the fringes, offering options for everyone from first-home buyers to those wanting a hobby farm within a short drive of the shops.
The property market
Goondiwindi's median house price currently sits at $713,000, after growth of 11.3% in recent times — a solid result that reflects steady demand from both owner-occupiers and the agricultural sector underpinning the local economy. Median rent is $650 a week, indicative of a tight rental market typical of many well-serviced regional towns.
With a quarter of current listings being vacant land and a further 12% acreage or rural parcels, there's clear scope for buyers wanting to build or run stock, alongside the more traditional established-house market that makes up the bulk of transactions.
Market snapshot
Goondiwindi property market
Median sale price
$713k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
4.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$454k
Median
$713k
Premium
$1.07m
Days on market
32
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
40
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +12.1% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Goondiwindi by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Goondiwindi, QLD 4390.
Population
6,230
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$1,629
median, per week
Median rent
$295
per week
Median mortgage
$1,517
per month
Mortgage / income
21%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Goondiwindi
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
St Mary's School - Secondary Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Goondiwindi
$260k
22 Marsh Street
Sold ~July 2026
$750k
13 Bernborough Place
Sold ~June 2026
$155k
Lot 3/229 Brennans Road
Sold ~June 2026
$750k
13 Gough Street
Sold ~June 2026
$750k
65 Frideswide Street
Sold ~June 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 Goondiwindi
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Price map around Goondiwindi
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Common questions
Goondiwindi suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Goondiwindi?
The median house price in Goondiwindi, QLD is $713k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 11.3%.
How much is rent in Goondiwindi?
The median weekly rent in Goondiwindi is around $650 per week.
Is Goondiwindi a good place to live?
Goondiwindi is a rural town and locality in the Goondiwindi Region, Queensland, Australia. Goondiwindi is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 6,230 and 4 schools in the area.
What is the population of Goondiwindi?
Goondiwindi has a population of 6,230 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
What schools are in Goondiwindi?
There are 4 schools in or near Goondiwindi, including Border Rivers Christian College, St Mary's School - Secondary Campus and Goondiwindi State School.
How long do homes take to sell in Goondiwindi?
Properties in Goondiwindi take around 32 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Goondiwindi?
Entry-level properties in Goondiwindi start around $454k, while premium homes reach $1.07m.
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