Strategically positioned within walking distance of Goodna train station and right next to the Ipswich Motorway exit, Goodna Marketplace is the recently-renovated commercial heart of the suburb — a supermarket, 48 specialty shops, a medical centre, post office, banking, fitness facilities and more, all under one roof.
If you’re new to Goodna or just want to plan a productive shopping trip, here’s the local’s guide to making the most of Goodna Marketplace.
Where it is & how to get there
Goodna Marketplace sits at the heart of the suburb, with the train station within easy walking distance and dedicated free customer parking on site. Drivers approaching from Brisbane or Ipswich can exit the Ipswich Motorway directly into the centre’s catchment, making it one of the most accessible neighbourhood centres in SEQ.
Quick info
Open seven days. Free customer parking. Major supermarket plus 48 specialty shops. Medical centre, post office and pharmacy on site. Train station and bus interchange within walking distance.
The supermarket
The centre is anchored by a major supermarket — your weekly grocery shop, fresh produce, butcher and bakery essentials all in one place. Trading hours typically run from 7am to 9pm seven days, though check the centre’s website for any holiday variations.
The specialty shops
With 48 specialty stores, the Marketplace offers far more than just groceries. While individual tenants change over time, the consistent mix includes:
Pharmacy
Bulk-billing pharmacies with prescriptions, over-the-counter and gift purchases.
Australia Post
Mail, parcels, banking, passports and identity services.
Goodna Medical Centre
Bulk-billing GP services with multiple practitioners on site.
Optometrist
Eye tests, glasses and contact lens fittings.
Asian grocers
Reflecting Goodna’s significant Vietnamese, Filipino and broader Asian-Australian community.
Butcher
Quality fresh meat, with cuts to suit every budget and cuisine.
Bakery
Fresh bread, pastries and party-cake orders.
Hairdressers & barbers
Multiple hair and beauty businesses serving the local community.
Clothing & accessories
Affordable fashion and lifestyle stores.
Mobile phone retailers
Plans, handsets and repairs.
Cafés & takeaway
Multiple options for a quick coffee or lunch break.
ATMs & banking
Multiple major bank branches and ATMs within or adjacent to the centre.
Banking on site
Goodna is unusually well-served for banking, with branches or agencies for the Commonwealth Bank, ANZ, NAB, Suncorp and the Bank of Queensland in or near the Marketplace precinct. Whether you need a face-to-face teller, a business banker or just an ATM, you’re well covered.
Health & medical
The Goodna Marketplace medical centre offers GP services with multiple doctors on site, often bulk-billing. The Goodna Community Health Services Centre — separate but nearby — provides additional services including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health programs, child health and chronic disease management.
The future — 12 storeys above
Looking forward, the Marketplace is approved for development of up to 12 storeys above the existing shopping centre — a major signal that the SEQ Plan’s Major Activity Centre designation is being matched with private-sector confidence in the precinct. Watch this space.
Strategically positioned within walking distance of the train station and near the highway exit, it hosts a plethora of shops and establishments.
Local tips
- Park near the supermarket on the western side of the centre for the shortest walk to your weekly shop.
- Mid-week mornings are quietest — perfect if you’re combining errands with a coffee.
- Combine your shop with the train — Goodna train station is a short walk, making the Marketplace a great place to break up a commute.
- Lunch breaks at the Marketplace — multiple takeaway and casual sit-down options around the food court area.
- Friday after-school rush can be busy — plan around it if you can.
