Moving to Goldsborough QLD 4865
What the official numbers say about living in Goldsborough — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $480 a week, against a median household income of $2,279 a week.
About 95% of homes are owner-occupied and 5% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Goldsborough grew 54% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (713 → 1,099 people).
Around 85% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea; most spoken languages besides English: German, French, Portuguese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Goldsborough sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 8 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest train station: Gordonvale, 8.1 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Cairns Airport, 30.5 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 1369 km away in a straight line.
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Goldsborough, most often seen first: Masked Lapwing · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Peaceful Dove · Australasian Figbird · Willie Wagtail · Yellow Oriole.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Goldsborough, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsborough here | 1,099 | — | 8/10 | 87% |
| Gordonvale | 6,944 | — | 3/10 | 18% |
| Mount Peter | 689 | — | 7/10 | 41% |
| Edmonton | 11,409 | — | 3/10 | 27% |
| Bentley Park | 8,360 | — | 3/10 | 35% |
| Mount Sheridan | 8,678 | — | 5/10 | 40% |
| White Rock | 4,918 | — | 2/10 | 56% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cairns — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Kennedy — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4865 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Goldsborough profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $480 a week, and about 5% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 54% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 713 people to 1,099. It sits about 1369 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Gordonvale station is roughly 8.1 km away. Local government is Cairns council, and the federal seat is Kennedy.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Goldsborough vs Mount Peter.
Nearby guides: Gordonvale · Mount Peter · Edmonton · Bentley Park · Mount Sheridan · White Rock.
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