SearchLiving and working in the Goondiwindi region
There are lots of reasons to live and work in the region:
Location
The region is situated on the Queensland and New South Wales border, separated by the Macintyre River. The Barwon, Bruxner, Cunningham, Gore, Leichhardt and Newell Highways all converge in Goondiwindi—the largest town in the region, located around four hours southwest of Brisbane.
Lifestyle
- Goondiwindi is an active sporting community with rugby union, rugby league, cricket, golf, tennis, motorcross, AFL, netball, soccer, horse sports, swimming, triathlons, basketball and waterskiing.
- The region hosts many social events throughout the year such as the Hell of the West Triathlon, the Picnic Races, the Goondiwindi Show, Gourmet in Gundy, Gundy 500 Offroad Rally and Lanescape Festival.
- The main street, Marshall Street, is home to a range of boutique clothing and homewares shops as well as a variety of coffee shops.
- Even though the region is situated inland there is a multitude of rivers, dams and waterways criss-crossing the land—primed for inland fishing.
Family
Goondiwindi has one primary school – Goondiwindi State Primary, one P-10 school – St Mary’s School, one P-12 school – Border Rivers Christian College, and one high school – Goondiwindi State High School.
Healthcare careers
Goondiwindi Hospital is a 33-bed public hospital offering emergency care, general medicine, surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics, and palliative care services. It also offers outpatient services and other visiting specialist clinics, along with telehealth services for visiting specialists.
Goondiwindi Medical Centre has a strong focus on continuity of care, with patients remaining under a single doctor whenever possible. They offer a wide range of services, including skin cancer checks and removal, women’s and children’s health, chronic disease management and more.
Learn more about the region via the Visit Goondiwindi Region website.
Photography by Paulina Eaborn
Welcome to the towns in the region!
Bungunya
Translating to ‘dry camp’ in the local Indigenous language, Bungunya lives up to its reputation as a safe living place. Learn more>
Goondiwindi
Sitting peacefully on the banks of the Macintyre River at the junction of five major highways, Goondiwindi hugs the border of New South Wales and Queensland. Learn more>
Inglewood
Once a significant tobacco growing area, these days the focus in Inglewood is on sheep and cattle grazing, timber milling and the farming of fodder, grains and horticulture crops. Learn more>
Talwood
Small in town size but big in community spirit, tree-lined and tidy, Talwood is 90 km west of Goondiwindi towards Nindigully. It services the surrounding rural industry, including an active grain transfer depot. Learn more>
Texas
Just over an easy hours’ drive east of Goondiwindi sits the town of Texas, perched on the banks of the Dumaresq River. You’ll find excellent fishing and great camping spots, all set to the backdrop and serenity of rural landscapes. Learn more>
Toobeah
Blink and you could miss the tiny town of Toobeah – pronounced ‘Two-beer’. It sits just 49km west of Goondiwindi, past abundant cotton and grain fields, making it the perfect side trip. Learn more>
Yelarbon
Midway between Goondiwindi and Inglewood on the Cunningham Highway, you’ll find the tiny town of Yelarbon amid a distinctive spinifex desert. Learn more>
