Goldie VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Goldie VIC is 253 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Goldie is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Goldie is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Goldie has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Goldie has a population density of 7.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Goldie is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goldie is $2,277.

There were 7 recorded offences in Goldie in 2025-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Goldie Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Goldie Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
#2120 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$345/wk
$1,495 per month
#3520 of 14,663
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Median Age
44years
6 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,277/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Goldie Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (125) Female 50.0% (125)

Population Density

7.5
people per km²
253 people · 33.8 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,250
Family income/wk

Goldie 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
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Goldie Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
48.6% 34 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
51.4% 36 dwellings

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

Goldie Country of Birth

Australia
96.9%
England
3.1%

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

Goldie Religion

No Religion
37.7%
Catholic
27.2%
Not stated
17.2%
Anglican
11.7%
Uniting Church
3.3%
Pentecostal
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Goldie Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
65.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.1%

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

Goldie Employment

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Employed full-time
38.6% 64 people
Employed part-time
21.7% 36 people
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Unemployed
3.0% 5 people
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Not in labour force
36.7% 61 people

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

Goldie Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
34.5%
Bachelor Degree
32.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.2%
Postgraduate Degree
7.8%
Certificate I/II
5.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.6%

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

Goldie Occupation

Professionals
36.1%
Managers
21.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.3%
Clerical & Administrative
9.6%
Labourers
9.6%
Community & Personal Service
3.6%

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

Goldie Field of Study

Health
18.4%
Architecture & Building
15.8%
Engineering
14.5%
Management & Commerce
13.2%
Education
10.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
9.2%
Information Technology
7.9%
Society & Culture
6.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.9%

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

Goldie Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Goldie Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
18.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.5%
$4,000+/wk
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Goldie Marital Status

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Married
60.3% 123
↔️
Separated
3.4% 7
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Divorced
6.4% 13
🕊️
Widowed
3.4% 7
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Never married
26.5% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Goldie Ancestry

Australian
28.8%
English
28.4%
Irish
11.6%
Scottish
9.6%
Other
7.5%
Italian
3.8%
Maltese
3.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.7%
German
2.1%
Dutch
1.0%
Hungarian
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Goldie School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
41.9%
Primary — Catholic
29.0%
Pre-school
19.4%
Secondary — Catholic
9.7%

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

Goldie Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.4% 10
No need for assistance
97.6% 406

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

Goldie Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.5% 40
Not a volunteer
76.5% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Goldie Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
11.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
46.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Goldie How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
93.2%
Did not go to work
6.8%

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

Goldie Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.3%
2 vehicles
45.3%
3 vehicles
24.0%
4+ vehicles
17.3%

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

Goldie Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.9%
2 bedrooms
5.3%
3 bedrooms
35.5%
4 bedrooms
43.4%
5 bedrooms
11.8%

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

Goldie Population Mobility

12.5%
moved in the last year
29.3%
moved in the last 5 years
1.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Goldie Indigenous Population

4.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
17
Indigenous residents
392
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Goldie Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
14
Mental health
7
Cancer
4
Asthma
3
Kidney disease
3

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

Goldie Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
4.4%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
8.1%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
17.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.2%
$3,500+/wk
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Goldie Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
43.0%
Couple — no children
29.5%
Couple — no children under 15
18.7%
One parent — children under 15
5.7%
One parent — no children under 15
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Goldie Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.9% 10
👤
Never served
94.1% 160

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Goldie Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.7% 29
Did not provide
82.3% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Goldie Children Ever Born

No children
24.6%
1 child
15.9%
2 children
55.1%
3 children
4.3%

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

Goldie When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1961–1970
6
1971–1980
3
1991–2000
6
2001–2010
3
2011–2015
3

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

Goldie Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.9%
5–14 hours
32.4%
15–29 hours
19.1%
30+ hours
13.3%
Did not do domestic work
17.3%

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

Goldie Household Size

1 person
17.5%
2 persons
35.0%
3 persons
16.3%
4 persons
13.8%
5 persons
10.0%
6+ persons
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Goldie Where Residents Moved From

Same address
182
Moved from VIC
24
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Goldie Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Goldie Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 7 total

Theft
4
Assault
1
Fraud
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Goldie Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,343/wk
Median Rent $345/wk
Rent-to-Income 14.7%

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

If you earn X in Goldie

≈ $10,153/month
Median rent $345/wk
Left after rent $1,998/wk
Rent share 14.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Goldie vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Goldie

What is the population of Goldie VIC?

The population of Goldie VIC is 253 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.5 people per km².Goldie is ranked #6,393 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Goldie?

The median personal income in Goldie VIC is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $2,343 per week.Family income is $2,250 per week.Goldie is ranked #2,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Goldie?

Median rent in Goldie VIC is $345 per week ($1,495 per month).Rent represents 14.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Goldie ranks #3,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Goldie?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goldie VIC is $2,277. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Goldie?

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

Is Goldie a good suburb to live in?

Goldie is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 253.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.7% 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: 21059. All dollar figures in AUD.