Goomeri · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Goomeri

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Living in Goomeri is far cheaper than in most other parts of the country, with typical weekly rents at just $180. This affordability is reflected in the way people live, as nearly half of all homes are owned outright.

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📍 Goomeri, Suburb / Locality

Where Goomeri sits — Median rent (weekly)

$180 ▲ +16.1%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Goomeri — lower than 80% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Goomeri$180
4601, QLD $180
Queensland $365
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Housing costs are far below the state and national figures. The typical monthly mortgage payment is $867, which is $996 less than the Australian average, and more than half of renters pay under $200 a week.

$180 ▲ +16.1%

Lower than 80% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $155
  • 2016: $173
  • 2021: $180

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$867 ▼ -28.5%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,213
  • 2016: $997
  • 2021: $867

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Goomeri, Under $200 is the majority at 52%; $200–$349 is next at 48%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Goomeri, Under $1,000 is the majority at 61%; $1,000–$1,799 is next at 33%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A high number of residents own their homes outright, at 46.5%, which is far above the national figure of 31%. Meanwhile, 30.2% of households rent, a rate that is about the same as the Australian average.

30.2% ▲ +0.7%

Higher than 79% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 30.0%
  • 2016: 32.7%
  • 2021: 30.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

46.5% ▲ +4.1%

Higher than 66% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 44.7%
  • 2016: 44.2%
  • 2021: 46.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Goomeri, the largest group is Owned outright at 45%, followed by Rented (29%) and Owned with a mortgage (19%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are the main choice here, making up 88.9% of homes, which is far above the state and national figures. However, homes tend to be smaller, with those having three or more bedrooms being well below the national average at 64.6%.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

88.9% ▼ -5.2%

Lower than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 93.8%
  • 2016: 91.4%
  • 2021: 88.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

64.6% ▼ -10.6%

Lower than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 72.3%
  • 2016: 68.4%
  • 2021: 64.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Goomeri, Separate house is the majority at 91%; Flat or apartment is next at 6%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Goomeri, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 41%, followed by 2 bedrooms (24%) and 4 bedrooms (22%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Goomeri [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL31197/goomeri/topic/housing-dwellings