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Goorambat VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Goorambat VIC is 269 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Goorambat is $645 per week ($33,540 per year). Median rent in Goorambat is $190 per week ($823 per month). Goorambat has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Goorambat has a population density of 2.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Goorambat is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goorambat is $1,204.

There were 28 recorded offences in Goorambat in 2025-25, a rate of 104 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (10 offences).

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Goorambat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Goorambat Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$645/wk

$33,540 per year

#6354 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$190/wk

$823 per month

#7769 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,204/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Goorambat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.7% (138) Female 48.3% (129)

Population Density

2.5

people per km²

269 people · 108.0 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,678

Family income/wk

Goorambat 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)

Goorambat Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

65.0% 52 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.0% 28 dwellings

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

Goorambat Country of Birth

Australia

93.2%

England

6.8%

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

Goorambat Religion

No Religion

43.5%

Anglican

15.1%

Catholic

14.4%

Not stated

10.3%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Christian (other)

5.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Pentecostal

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Goorambat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.6%

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

Goorambat Employment

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Employed full-time

36.4% 67 people

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Employed part-time

17.9% 33 people

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Not in labour force

45.7% 84 people

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

Goorambat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.4%

Bachelor Degree

17.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.0%

Postgraduate Degree

7.2%

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

Goorambat Occupation

Managers

29.5%

Clerical & Administrative

15.4%

Professionals

15.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.4%

Community & Personal Service

11.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.4%

Labourers

6.4%

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

Goorambat Field of Study

Engineering

30.7%

Agriculture & Environment

18.7%

Management & Commerce

12.0%

Health

9.3%

Education

9.3%

Architecture & Building

8.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.0%

Society & Culture

4.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.0%

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

Goorambat Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Goorambat Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

12.9%

$800-$999/wk

3.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.0%

$4,000+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Goorambat Marital Status

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Married

58.5% 134

↔️

Separated

2.2% 5

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Divorced

10.9% 25

🕊️

Widowed

6.1% 14

👤

Never married

22.3% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Goorambat Ancestry

English

36.6%

Australian

32.3%

Scottish

11.0%

Irish

9.6%

Dutch

2.3%

German

1.7%

Italian

1.5%

Maltese

1.5%

Welsh

1.5%

New Zealander

1.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Goorambat School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

23.5%

Primary — Government

20.6%

Secondary — Catholic

14.7%

Pre-school

11.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.8%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.8%

Vocational Education

8.8%

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

Goorambat Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.8% 18

✅

No need for assistance

96.2% 455

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

Goorambat Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

31.2% 63

—

Not a volunteer

68.8% 139

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Goorambat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

27.6%

$800-$999/mo

10.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

31.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Goorambat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

89.6%

Did not go to work

10.4%

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

Goorambat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.4%

2 vehicles

37.8%

3 vehicles

22.4%

4+ vehicles

19.4%

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

Goorambat Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

16.3%

3 bedrooms

51.9%

4 bedrooms

25.0%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

6+ bedrooms

2.9%

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

Goorambat Population Mobility

3.4%

moved in the last year

24.2%

moved in the last 5 years

52.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Goorambat Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

446

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Goorambat Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Goorambat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$150-$299/wk

9.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

13.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Goorambat Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.6%

Couple — children under 15

37.7%

Couple — no children under 15

12.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

One parent — children under 15

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Goorambat Military Service

🏅

Previously served

6.7% 14

👤

Never served

93.3% 195

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Goorambat Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 32

—

Did not provide

84.1% 169

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Goorambat Children Ever Born

No children

35.1%

2 children

38.3%

3 children

12.8%

4 children

9.6%

5+ children

4.3%

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

Goorambat When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Goorambat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

20.4%

30+ hours

11.2%

Did not do domestic work

18.9%

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

Goorambat Household Size

1 person

21.6%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

11.8%

4 persons

5.9%

5 persons

10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Goorambat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

227

Moved from VIC

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

Goorambat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

73.9%

Step family — no other children

26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Goorambat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 28 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Goorambat Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,399/wk

Median Rent $190/wk

Rent-to-Income 13.6%

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

If you earn X in Goorambat

Your weekly income

≈ $6,062/month

Median rent $190/wk

Left after rent $1,209/wk

Rent share 13.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Cohuna

Income: $594/wk Rent: $185/wk Save: $5/wk

Casterton

Income: $523/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $30/wk

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $25/wk

Dimboola

Income: $575/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $20/wk

Donald

Income: $604/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $10/wk

St Arnaud

Income: $560/wk Rent: $188/wk Save: $2/wk

Warracknabeal

Income: $637/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $10/wk

Heywood

Income: $622/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $10/wk

Goorambat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Balmattum

Pop: 135 Income: $809/wk Rent: $260/wk

Bet Bet

Pop: 135 Income: $472/wk Rent: $228/wk

Boorhaman

Pop: 135 Income: $695/wk Rent: $300/wk

Kardella South

Pop: 135 Income: $737/wk Rent: $325/wk

Tatura East

Pop: 135 Income: $916/wk Rent: $280/wk

Barwon Downs

Pop: 136 Income: $560/wk Rent: $230/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Goorambat

What is the population of Goorambat VIC?

The population of Goorambat VIC is 269 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.5 people per km².Goorambat is ranked #6,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Goorambat?

The median personal income in Goorambat VIC is $645 per week, or $33,540 per year.The median household income is $1,399 per week.Family income is $1,678 per week.Goorambat is ranked #6,354 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Goorambat?

Median rent in Goorambat VIC is $190 per week ($823 per month).Rent represents 13.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Goorambat ranks #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Goorambat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goorambat VIC is $1,204. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Goorambat?

The median age in Goorambat VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Goorambat a good suburb to live in?

Goorambat is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 269.The median income is $645/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.6% 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: 21068. All dollar figures in AUD.