Goulburn is a thriving regional city incredibly rich in heritage, contemporary services and natural beauty ? making Goulburn the perfect destination to visit, live, work and invest. Just two hours from Sydney and one hour from Canberra, Goulburn is a tree-change city on the rise. Residents enjoy country-style living, rich heritage and plenty of recreational options, along with the benefits of a strong economy and booming infrastructure. An easy commute to Canberra allows thousands of government employees to rent or own property in Goulburn. Furthermore, many residents are starting to commute to Sydney, which is a 1.5-hour drive, with a train trip from Campbelltown station to beat the city traffic. Looking towards the future, the fastest-growing employment sectors include agriculture, forestry and fishing, and manufacturing. Goulburn Hospital recently received a $150 million investment with the Health Service Redevelopment. This is a boost to the local economy with more jobs in health, while providing high-quality healthcare for residents. Over the next two decades, the population of Goulburn is expected increase by 14.4 %.
The size of Goulburn is approximately 55.5 square kilometres. There are 57 parks, covering nearly 8.4% of the total area. The population of Goulburn in 2016 was 22419 people. By 2021 the population was 23963 showing a population growth of 6.9% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Goulburn is 30-39 years. Households in Goulburn are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Goulburn work in a community and personal service occupation.In 2021, 62.90% of the homes in Goulburn were owner-occupied compared with 63.00% in 2016.
Goulburn has 14,278 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Goulburn have seen a 37.94% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 31.96% increase. As at 31 July 2026:
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