NSW · Byron Council
Goonengerry, NSW, 2482
Desirability index
31.1/100
How this score is calculated#318 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Goonengerry is a small locality in the Byron area, home to around 422 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 535 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+19%), roughly 1267.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $708, 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 422
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,300
- Dwelling vacancy
- 18.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 33 of 181
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 45.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 11 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $900
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 46
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 535
- Against the person
- 152
- Against property
- 235
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 1,267.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 3 residents
- State safety percentile
- 37th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +18.9%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions40
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment58
- Malicious Damage To Property47
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault48
- Steal From Motor Vehicle38
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,048
- Goonengerry Public SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- Federal Dr At Repentance Creek Rd
- Goonengerry Public School, Goonengerry Rd
- Goonengerry Rd Opp Goonengerry Public School
- Mafeking Rd At Repentance Creek Rd
- Mafeking Rd Opp 174
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
37 planning-related records
2026· 5 proposals
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure136 REPENTANCE CREEK ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached); Garage, carport or carparking space; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool16 GOONENGERRY ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah416 GOONENGERRY ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool416 GOONENGERRY ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
February 2026
- Farm buildings; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development255 REPENTANCE CREEK ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
2025· 3 proposals
December 2025
- Dual occupancy; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)112 GOONENGERRY ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Under Assessment
November 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure136 REPENTANCE CREEK ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure25 GOONENGERRY ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
2024· 5 proposals
November 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool34 BAYVIEW DRIVE GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation73 MAFEKING ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Supporting Development217 Goonengerry Mill Road Goonengerry 2482Determined
May 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure167 SHEAFFES ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
February 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support132 MAFEKING ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
2023· 5 proposals
August 2023
- Dual occupancy5 JARRETTS ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
May 2023
- Shed32 GOONENGERRY ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees132 MAFEKING ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Withdrawn
March 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development33 JARRETTS ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development84 JARRETTS ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
2022· 5 proposals
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development84 JARRETTS ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
- Earthworks / change in levels389 GOONENGERRY ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
August 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing5 JARRETTS ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
June 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing324 MAFEKING ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
April 2022
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling41 GOONENGERRY ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
2021· 8 proposals
October 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Subdivision of land286 MAFEKING ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
August 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development84 JARRETTS ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development6 GOONENGERRY MILL ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
June 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing415 GOONENGERRY ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
April 2021
- Dual occupancy3 59 GOONENGERRY MILL ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Change of use324 MAFEKING ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Deferred Commencement
March 2021
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development6 GOONENGERRY MILL ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
January 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development23 SHEAFFES ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
2020· 6 proposals
December 2020
- Pools / decks / fencing324 MAFEKING ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
November 2020
- Dual occupancy59 MAFEKING ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Deferred Commencement
October 2020
- Dwelling; Other255 Repentance Creek Rd Goonengerry NSWOperational consent declined
September 2020
- Pools / decks / fencing100 GOONENGERRY MILL ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
August 2020
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development205 REPENTANCE CREEK ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
July 2020
- Alterations and additions to residential development84 JARRETTS ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- 129 Goonengerry RdBus stop
- Goonengerry Public School, Goonengerry RdBus stop
- Goonengerry Rd opp Goonengerry Public SchoolBus stop
- Goonengerry Public SchoolSchool
Goonengerry
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 31.1/100
- Cohort rank
- #318 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Federal Dr At Repentance Creek Rdtransport
- Goonengerry Public School, Goonengerry Rdtransport
- Goonengerry Rd Opp Goonengerry Public Schooltransport
- Mafeking Rd At Repentance Creek Rdtransport
- Mafeking Rd Opp 174transport
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning84 JARRETTS ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Lodged 09 Mar 2023 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning84 JARRETTS ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Lodged 03 Nov 2022 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning84 JARRETTS ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Lodged 31 Aug 2021 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning23 SHEAFFES ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Lodged 08 Jan 2021 · Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential developmentplanning84 JARRETTS ROAD GOONENGERRY 2482Lodged 23 Jul 2020 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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