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Goodna is an established riverside suburb of Ipswich along the Brisbane River, centred on a compact shopping strip and transport hub. Streets mix timber Queenslanders and post-war cottages with pockets of newer brick housing, giving a varied suburban character. Regular rail services and good road links make commuting straightforward, while riverfront parkland, sporting fields and local schools provide everyday convenience for families.

About 10,391 people live in Goodna; the median age is 33 and the typical household income is $1,337 a week. Couple families with children are the largest family type at 41.1%. Housing is split between renting (50.2%) and owner-occupation (49.7%). Local civic amenities include the Goodna Aquatic Centre and the Goodna Cultural and Arts Centre, the railway station is part of Queensland Rail’s refresh and accessibility work and public art projects, and a park 'n' ride and bus interchange upgrade is being progressed with NineSquared engaged for economic analysis.

Buying in Goodna sits well above what local households earned at the last Census. The median house price of $820,000 is about 11.8 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which puts buying well above local incomes. Renting tells a different story: a house rent of $570 a week would take about 42.6% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a large share, while a unit at $440 a week would take roughly 32.9% of that income, a sizeable share. Which of these feels manageable depends on whether you plan to rent or to buy.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

The past year brought strong capital gains in Goodna, with unit values jumping 29.7% and house values rising 22.2%. Rents also moved up over the 12 months, but by smaller amounts: house rents rose 9.6% and unit rents rose 6.0%.

Put simply, price growth outpaced rental growth this year—units led on capital growth while houses saw the stronger lift in rents. Which of those matters most to you depends on whether you prioritise capital growth or rental income and on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.