Gobarup VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Gobarup, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Gobarup VIC is 45 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gobarup is $617 per week ($32,084 per year). Median rent in Gobarup is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Gobarup has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Gobarup has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gobarup is $975.

There were 1 recorded offences in Gobarup in 2024-24, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other (1 offences).

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Gobarup Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gobarup Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$617/wk
$32,084 per year
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Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gobarup Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (20) Female 48.7% (19)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
45 people · 102.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Gobarup Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
25-29
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Gobarup Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
30.0% 3 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
70.0% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Gobarup Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Gobarup Religion

Not stated
33.3%
No Religion
30.8%
Catholic
23.1%
Anglican
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gobarup Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Gobarup Employment

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Employed full-time
60.9% 14 people
Employed part-time
13.0% 3 people
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Not in labour force
26.1% 6 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Gobarup Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.1%
Bachelor Degree
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Gobarup Occupation

Managers
63.6%
Professionals
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Gobarup Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gobarup Marital Status

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Married
34.1% 14
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Separated
22.0% 9
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Widowed
9.8% 4
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Never married
34.1% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gobarup Ancestry

English
45.7%
Australian
37.1%
Irish
17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gobarup School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
50.0%
Secondary — Government
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Gobarup Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 61

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Gobarup Volunteering

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Volunteer
34.6% 9
Not a volunteer
65.4% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gobarup How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Gobarup Car Ownership

1 vehicle
27.3%
2 vehicles
45.5%
3 vehicles
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Gobarup Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
37.5%
4 bedrooms
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Gobarup Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
25.0%
moved in the last 5 years
11.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gobarup Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
58
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gobarup Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
3
Mental health
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Gobarup Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
57.1%
$650-$799/wk
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gobarup Family Structure

One parent — children under 15
53.6%
Couple — no children
17.9%
Couple — no children under 15
17.9%
Couple — children under 15
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gobarup Military Service

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Previously served
12.5% 3
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Never served
87.5% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gobarup Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.0% 4
Did not provide
84.0% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gobarup Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
31.6%
5–14 hours
15.8%
15–29 hours
36.8%
30+ hours
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Gobarup Household Size

1 person
37.5%
2 persons
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gobarup Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gobarup Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-24 — 1 total

Other
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Gobarup Rent Prices & Affordability

29%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $400/wk
Rent-to-Income 29.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Gobarup

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $975/wk
Rent share 29.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gobarup vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gobarup

What is the population of Gobarup VIC?

The population of Gobarup VIC is 45 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Gobarup?

The median personal income in Gobarup VIC is $617 per week, or $32,084 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Gobarup?

Median rent in Gobarup VIC is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 29.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Gobarup?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gobarup VIC is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gobarup?

The median age in Gobarup VIC is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gobarup a good suburb to live in?

Gobarup is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 45.The median income is $617/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21052. All dollar figures in AUD.