Suburbs Golden Gully

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Golden Gully VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Golden Gully VIC is 213 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Golden Gully is $753 per week ($39,156 per year). Median rent in Golden Gully is $315 per week ($1,365 per month). Golden Gully has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Golden Gully has a population density of 66.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Golden Gully is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Golden Gully is $1,300.

There were 67 recorded offences in Golden Gully in 2025-25, a rate of 315 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (29 offences).

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📍 Golden Gully, Victoria — 36.7926°S, 144.2651°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (11)

Golden Gully Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Golden Gully Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$753/wk
$39,156 per year
#4460 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$315/wk
$1,365 per month
#4253 of 14,663
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Median Age
41years
3 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Golden Gully Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (111) Female 47.1% (99)

Population Density

66.2
people per km²
213 people · 3.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,968
Family income/wk

Golden Gully Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Golden Gully Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
60.9% 39 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
39.1% 25 dwellings

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

Golden Gully Country of Birth

Australia
97.2%
England
2.8%

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

Golden Gully Religion

No Religion
51.4%
Catholic
17.0%
Anglican
12.8%
Not stated
5.0%
Lattr day Snts
4.1%
Baptist
4.1%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Pentecostal
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Golden Gully Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.6%

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

Golden Gully Employment

💼
Employed full-time
31.3% 52 people
⏰
Employed part-time
20.5% 34 people
🔍
Unemployed
10.8% 18 people
🏠
Not in labour force
37.3% 62 people

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

Golden Gully Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
59.2%
Bachelor Degree
17.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%
Certificate I/II
6.6%

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

Golden Gully Occupation

Community & Personal Service
21.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.8%
Managers
18.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
12.7%
Labourers
9.1%
Professionals
9.1%
Clerical & Administrative
7.3%

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

Golden Gully Field of Study

Engineering
20.8%
Management & Commerce
20.8%
Education
17.0%
Health
11.3%
Architecture & Building
11.3%
Agriculture & Environment
9.4%
Society & Culture
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Golden Gully Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Golden Gully Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
3.8%
$400-$499/wk
11.4%
$650-$799/wk
8.9%
$800-$999/wk
3.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.7%
$4,000+/wk
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Golden Gully Marital Status

💍
Married
48.0% 83
↔️
Separated
5.2% 9
📋
Divorced
6.9% 12
🕊️
Widowed
7.5% 13
👤
Never married
32.4% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Golden Gully Ancestry

Australian
39.9%
English
32.0%
Scottish
7.8%
Irish
7.1%
Russian
3.2%
German
2.5%
Italian
2.1%
South African
1.8%
Serbian
1.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.1%
Filipino
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Golden Gully School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
25.6%
Secondary — Government
23.1%
Vocational Education
23.1%
Pre-school
10.3%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
10.3%
Primary — Catholic
7.7%

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

Golden Gully Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
9.0% 37
✅
No need for assistance
91.0% 372

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

Golden Gully Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
6.9% 11
—
Not a volunteer
93.1% 149

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Golden Gully Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
18.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
45.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
13.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Golden Gully How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.5%
Car (passenger)
15.7%
Did not go to work
10.8%

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

Golden Gully Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.0%
2 vehicles
30.5%
3 vehicles
28.0%
4+ vehicles
19.5%

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

Golden Gully Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
11.5%
3 bedrooms
48.7%
4 bedrooms
35.9%
5 bedrooms
3.8%

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

Golden Gully Population Mobility

5.0%
moved in the last year
34.0%
moved in the last 5 years
10.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Golden Gully Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
392
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Golden Gully Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
33
Arthritis
18
Asthma
8
Cancer
7
Heart disease
4
Diabetes
3

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

Golden Gully Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.3%
$1-$149/wk
2.2%
$150-$299/wk
11.1%
$300-$399/wk
5.2%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.2%
$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
14.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Golden Gully Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.7%
Couple — no children
25.4%
Couple — no children under 15
17.9%
One parent — children under 15
12.7%
One parent — no children under 15
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Golden Gully Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.2% 7
👤
Never served
95.8% 158

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Golden Gully Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
15.8% 26
—
Did not provide
84.2% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Golden Gully Children Ever Born

No children
12.0%
1 child
6.0%
2 children
44.0%
3 children
38.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Golden Gully When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Golden Gully Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.4%
5–14 hours
22.0%
15–29 hours
13.2%
30+ hours
11.9%
Did not do domestic work
31.4%

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

Golden Gully Household Size

1 person
28.2%
2 persons
32.9%
3 persons
18.8%
4 persons
10.6%
5 persons
4.7%
6+ persons
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Golden Gully Where Residents Moved From

Same address
189
Moved from VIC
11
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Golden Gully Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
87.5%
Step family — no other children
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Golden Gully Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 67 total

Theft
29
Break & Enter
12
Justice Procedures
10
Assault
8
Property Damage
6
Public Order
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Golden Gully Schools

11
schools nearby
6
government
1038
avg ICSEA score
3,349
total students
Girton Grammar School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,195 students
1148
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 234 students
1064
ICSEA
Creek Street Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 457 students
1063
ICSEA
Spring Gully Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 426 students
1056
ICSEA
Quarry Hill Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 324 students
1037
ICSEA
St Monica's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 284 students
1032
ICSEA
Golden Square Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 262 students
967
ICSEA
Bendigo Special Developmental School Government
Combined · U · 167 students
940
ICSEA
Crusoe 7-10 Secondary College Bendigo Teaching Unit Government
Secondary
SEDA College (Victoria) - Multi Bendigo Independent
Secondary
Weeroona College Bendigo - Bendigo FLO Government
Secondary

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Golden Gully Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $315/wk
Rent-to-Income 20.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Golden Gully

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $315/wk
Left after rent $1,247/wk
Rent share 20.2%

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Income: $656/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $115/wk
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Income: $749/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $65/wk
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Income: $696/wk Rent: $275/wk Save: $40/wk
Koroit
Income: $746/wk Rent: $280/wk Save: $35/wk
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Income: $804/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $25/wk
Winchelsea
Income: $749/wk Rent: $295/wk Save: $20/wk
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Income: $821/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $15/wk

Golden Gully vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bona Vista
Pop: 107 Income: $883/wk Rent: $285/wk
Strzelecki (Vic.)
Pop: 107 Income: $844/wk Rent: $388/wk
Toora North
Pop: 107 Income: $550/wk Rent: $299/wk
Upper Lurg
Pop: 107 Income: $632/wk Rent: $264/wk
Yeodene
Pop: 107 Income: $812/wk Rent: $180/wk
Boosey
Pop: 108 Income: $756/wk Rent: $461/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Gully

What is the population of Golden Gully VIC?

The population of Golden Gully VIC is 213 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 66.2 people per km².Golden Gully is ranked #6,791 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Golden Gully?

The median personal income in Golden Gully VIC is $753 per week, or $39,156 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,968 per week.Golden Gully is ranked #4,460 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Golden Gully?

Median rent in Golden Gully VIC is $315 per week ($1,365 per month).Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Golden Gully ranks #4,253 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Golden Gully?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Golden Gully VIC is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Golden Gully?

The median age in Golden Gully VIC is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Golden Gully a good suburb to live in?

Golden Gully is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 213.The median income is $753/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21055. All dollar figures in AUD.