A suburb on the move, Goonellabah covers the largest area of all suburbs and boasts the largest population.  Popular for its elevated position free from flood there are new estates being developed to add to the mixture of established dwellings from new 4+ bedroom houses through to units and public housing.  A great area for investment with approximately 30% of dwellings being rental properties. 

The population of approximately 13,000 is serviced by 3 major supermarkets, butcher shop, liquor outlet, Rivers Outlet, Post Office, newsagency, cafés, Chemist and more at the Shopping Centre, and by two smaller shopping centres well-positioned for easy access.  Goonellabah is home to a large industrial complex; impressive sporting facilities including the Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre, the Summit Gymnasium and extensive sporting fields; two major medical centres; the Lismore Council Chambers; public and private schools and a number of parks including the beautiful Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Gully where platypus are frequently spotted swimming in the creek.