Goodna is a quiet residential area, approximately 25kms from the bustling Brisbane CBD, with a population of 24,775 residents.
Goodna is situated on the eastern edge of the City of Ipswich in Queensland, bounded to the north by the Brisbane River.
Goodna Shopping Centre (also known as St. Ives) is a major shopping centre, an easy walk from the Goodna Train Station. Goodna Boat Ramp is one of the only boat ramps on the Brisbane River, and is part of the Brisbane River Canoe Trail. There are extensive old Jacaranda, Poinciana, Hoop Pine and Mango trees throughout the area. Parks are widespread with over 14 individual parks to be found, and fifty percent of The Pan Pacific Peace Gardens is also situated within Goodna. Eagle Heights Estate is only minutes drive to the 3 storey Redbank Plaza shopping centre and cinemas, and the local train station and shops.
Approximately 25klms away is Brisbane City and it is less than 15klms to Ipswich City Centre.
A wide range of established amenities, facilities, and services are to be found close to the Goodna Shopping Centre and the Goodna Train Station. There are
government services, medical services and financial services. There is a diverse range of sporting clubs nearby, including the Aquatic Centre, Little Athletics,
Lawn Bowls, Netball and Football clubs.
Attractions:
The sights and sounds of Brisbane, the fascinating heritage of Ipswich, and the beaches and theme parks of the
Gold Coast are all within comfortable driving distance.
Facilities:
Eagle Heights Estate is well situated to take advantage of the major retail, entertainment and community facilities offered by Redbank Plaza Shopping Centre including cinemas and the local Library. All of Brisbane’s CBD’s entertainment, retail and commercial precincts are within surprisingly quick reach by car, when you head down the Ipswich Motorway.
Transport:
Good local government bus services and suburban train services are conveniently available.
Hospitals:
Ipswich Hospital is 19km to the West of Goodna and multiple private hospitals are located close by.
Schools:
Church Street Kindergarten and Pre-School, Goodna State School, Westside Christian College. The Bremer Institute
of TAFE also has a campus located at Goodna.