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NSW · Murray River Council

Goodnight, 2736

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  • Green suburb
What Goodnight is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Goodnight is a residential smaller community in Murray River with a familiar suburban feel. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.

Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.

Population

Population
86
Median age
40
Median household income / week
$1,375
Dwelling vacancy
13.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
5 of 36
Median monthly mortgage
$1,142
Employment rate
45.2%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

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.

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
4
Against the person
1
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
46.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 86 residents
State safety percentile
23.5th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+100.5%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order4
  • Break And Enter Non-Dwelling2
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault1
  • Fraud3
  • Malicious Damage To Property4

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

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

Public transport

18 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 108 Etona Lane
  • Goodnight Rd After Etona Lane
  • Lockhart Rd At Wakool Junction Rd
  • Lockhart Rd Before Wanera Lane
  • Wakool Junction Rd Opp Mammone Property

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).

7 planning-related records

2025· 2 proposals

  • August 2025

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Intensive plant agriculture; Horticulture
    663 Wakool Junction Road Goodnight 10/DP756554Determined

  • February 2025

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    WAKOOL JUNCTION ROAD GOODNIGHT 2736Deferred Commencement
2024· 1 proposal

  • May 2024

  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Horticulture
    WAKOOL JUNCTION ROAD GOODNIGHT 2736Determined
2023· 3 proposals

  • July 2023

  • Other
    597 Wakool Junction Road, GOODNIGHT, NSW 2736Determined

  • June 2023

  • Shed
    907 WAKOOL JUNCTION ROAD GOODNIGHT 2736Determined
  • Shed
    LOCKHART ROAD GOODNIGHT 2736Determined
2022· 1 proposal

  • July 2022

  • Other
    18 CANNALLY ROAD GOODNIGHT 2736Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
13
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime4
  • Break And Enter Non-Dwellingcrime2
  • Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime1
  • Fraudcrime3
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime4
  • 108 Etona Lanetransport
  • Goodnight Rd After Etona Lanetransport
  • Lockhart Rd At Wakool Junction Rdtransport
  • Lockhart Rd Before Wanera Lanetransport
  • Wakool Junction Rd Opp Mammone Propertytransport

Data sources & freshness

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