Goodna is a residential suburb in the City of Ipswich, located approximately 20 kilometres south-west of the Brisbane Central Business District. It is situated along the Brisbane River and is accessible via the Ipswich Motorway and the Main Line railway.
According to the 2021 Census, Goodna had a population of 10,391 people. The median age was 33 years, indicating a relatively young population. The suburb is culturally diverse, with 54.2% of residents born in Australia, and significant communities from New Zealand, Samoa, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, and the Philippines. Languages spoken at home include English, Samoan, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Swahili, and Spanish.
The Goodna railway station, situated on the Main Line, facilitates public transport in Goodna by providing services to Brisbane, Ipswich, and Rosewood. City network services serve the station, which sits approximately 23.5 kilometres from Brisbane Central. Bus services operated by Westside Bus Company connect Goodna to surrounding suburbs, including routes to Forest Lake, Riverlink Shopping Centre, Springfield Central, and Redbank Plains.
Essential services in Goodna include the Goodna Shopping Centre (also known as St Ives), which offers a variety of retail options and is within walking distance of the train station. Educational facilities comprise several primary and secondary schools, both public and private, serving the local community. Healthcare services are available through local clinics and nearby hospitals in Ipswich and Brisbane.
Recreational amenities in Goodna are abundant, with over 14 individual parks, including Evan Marginson Sportsground, Richardson Park, and Leslie Park. The suburb also features the Goodna Boat Ramp, part of the Brisbane River Canoe Trail, and hosts the annual Jacaranda Festival, celebrating the blooming of jacaranda trees in the area.
Goodna's residential areas are predominantly composed of separate houses, with zoning primarily designated as Residential Low Density. The suburb's strategic location between Brisbane and Ipswich, combined with its transport links and community facilities, contributes to its appeal for families and individuals seeking affordable housing options within commuting distance of major employment centres.