Goondiwindi

Population

Total Population: The total usual resident population for the locality of Goondiwindi was 6,230 people. (The wider Goondiwindi Regional Council area was 10,310 people.)

Percentage of Women: 51.8%

Percentage of Men: 48.2%

Average Age

Median Age in the Region: The median age for people in the Goondiwindi locality was 38 years. This matches the overall median age for Queensland.

Income (Weekly Household)

The median weekly household income for the Goondiwindi locality was $1,629 AUD, which is very close to the Queensland median of $1,675. This reflects a strong economic base driven by high-income agriculture and professional services.

The three top income brackets and their approximate percentage of households are:

$2,000 – $2,499: 8.2%
 
$1,500 – $1,749: 7.9%
 
$1,250 – $1,499: 7.7%

Industry

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing: 26.3% of employed residents. This is the largest employer by a substantial margin, driven by large-scale cotton, grain, and beef production.

Health Care and Social Assistance: 10.9% of employed residents. Reflecting the essential health services required for the rural community.

Retail Trade: 9.3% of employed residents. Serving the local community and surrounding vast rural areas as a commercial centre.