Victoria · Suburb Profile

Goornong VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Goornong VIC is 718 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Goornong is $739 per week ($38,428 per year). Median rent in Goornong is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Goornong has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Goornong has a population density of 5.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goornong is $1,300.

There were 48 recorded offences in Goornong in 2025-25, a rate of 67 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (15 offences).

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Goornong Population

residents (Census 2021)

Goornong Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$739/wk

$38,428 per year

#4750 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$245/wk

$1,062 per month

#6551 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,300/mo

Avg household size: —

Goornong Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.6% (355) Female 50.4% (361)

Population Density

5.9

people per km²

718 people · 122.7 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$2,014

Family income/wk

Goornong 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Goornong Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

38.8% 85 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

61.2% 134 dwellings

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

Goornong Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Goornong Religion

No Religion

44.9%

Catholic

21.2%

Anglican

14.2%

Not stated

12.1%

Uniting Church

4.2%

Christian (other)

1.3%

Buddhism

1.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Goornong Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.3%

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

Goornong Employment

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Employed full-time

42.1% 211 people

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Employed part-time

24.4% 122 people

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Unemployed

2.2% 11 people

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Not in labour force

31.3% 157 people

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

Goornong Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.3%

Bachelor Degree

21.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.1%

Certificate I/II

5.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.5%

Postgraduate Degree

2.8%

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

Goornong Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

26.3%

Managers

17.7%

Professionals

15.5%

Community & Personal Service

15.1%

Clerical & Administrative

9.9%

Labourers

6.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.6%

Sales Workers

3.9%

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

Goornong Field of Study

Engineering

25.0%

Management & Commerce

12.3%

Society & Culture

11.4%

Education

11.0%

Agriculture & Environment

10.6%

Health

10.6%

Architecture & Building

7.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.4%

Creative Arts

2.1%

Information Technology

1.3%

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

Goornong Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Goornong Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

1.7%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

3.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

6.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.6%

$4,000+/wk

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Goornong Marital Status

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Married

51.0% 292

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Separated

3.0% 17

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Divorced

8.6% 49

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Widowed

3.3% 19

👤

Never married

34.1% 195

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Goornong Ancestry

Australian

34.0%

English

31.9%

Irish

11.1%

Scottish

10.5%

German

4.6%

Other

2.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.7%

Italian

1.6%

Dutch

0.5%

French

0.5%

Chinese

0.3%

Greek

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Goornong School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

26.8%

Secondary — Government

23.2%

Pre-school

16.9%

Primary — Catholic

12.7%

Vocational Education

7.7%

Secondary — Catholic

6.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.8%

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

Goornong Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.3% 82

✅

No need for assistance

93.7% 1,218

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

Goornong Volunteering

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Volunteer

19.1% 98

—

Not a volunteer

80.9% 415

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Goornong Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.0%

$300-$449/mo

3.5%

$450-$599/mo

3.5%

$600-$799/mo

7.7%

$800-$999/mo

12.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

26.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Goornong How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

78.2%

Did not go to work

15.4%

Walked only

3.4%

Car (passenger)

1.7%

Truck

1.3%

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

Goornong Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.1%

2 vehicles

43.4%

3 vehicles

16.5%

4+ vehicles

19.0%

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

Goornong Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.4%

2 bedrooms

9.2%

3 bedrooms

50.2%

4 bedrooms

34.1%

5 bedrooms

2.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.2%

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

Goornong Population Mobility

4.6%

moved in the last year

28.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Goornong Indigenous Population

3.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,290

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Goornong Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Goornong Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.3%

$1-$149/wk

1.6%

$150-$299/wk

9.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

10.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Goornong Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.8%

Couple — no children

25.0%

Couple — no children under 15

20.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.8%

One parent — no children under 15

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Goornong Military Service

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Previously served

4.8% 25

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Never served

95.2% 492

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Goornong Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.7% 86

—

Did not provide

83.3% 430

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Goornong Children Ever Born

No children

30.3%

1 child

18.4%

2 children

29.9%

3 children

17.1%

4 children

4.3%

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

Goornong When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Goornong Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

28.3%

15–29 hours

18.6%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

21.3%

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

Goornong Household Size

1 person

20.6%

2 persons

33.1%

3 persons

20.6%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

7.8%

6+ persons

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Goornong Where Residents Moved From

Same address

622

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

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

Goornong Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.4%

Step family — no other children

10.7%

Blended family — no other children

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Goornong Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 48 total

Theft

Justice Procedures

Public Order

Property Damage

Assault

Weapons

Drug Offences

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Goornong Schools

schools nearby

government

995

avg ICSEA score

total students

Goornong Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 46 students

995

ICSEA

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

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Goornong Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,687/wk

Median Rent $245/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.5%

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

If you earn X in Goornong

Your weekly income

≈ $7,310/month

Median rent $245/wk

Left after rent $1,442/wk

Rent share 14.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Strathmerton

Income: $662/wk Rent: $210/wk Save: $35/wk

Shepparton East

Income: $780/wk Rent: $231/wk Save: $14/wk

Katunga

Income: $736/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $5/wk

Carisbrook

Income: $603/wk Rent: $223/wk Save: $22/wk

Tallangatta

Income: $637/wk Rent: $240/wk Save: $5/wk

Wahgunyah

Income: $696/wk Rent: $230/wk Save: $15/wk

Boolarra

Income: $599/wk Rent: $218/wk Save: $27/wk

Ouyen

Income: $614/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $80/wk

Goornong vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Aireys Inlet

Pop: 979 Income: $895/wk Rent: $350/wk

Anakie

Pop: 734 Income: $839/wk Rent: $300/wk

Ardmona

Pop: 497 Income: $755/wk Rent: $220/wk

Arthurs Creek

Pop: 478 Income: $834/wk Rent: $218/wk

Arthurs Seat

Pop: 414 Income: $952/wk Rent: $435/wk

Avonsleigh

Pop: 844 Income: $866/wk Rent: $356/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Goornong

What is the population of Goornong VIC?

The population of Goornong VIC is 718 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.9 people per km².Goornong is ranked #4,454 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Goornong?

The median personal income in Goornong VIC is $739 per week, or $38,428 per year.The median household income is $1,687 per week.Family income is $2,014 per week.Goornong is ranked #4,750 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Goornong?

Median rent in Goornong VIC is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 14.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Goornong ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Goornong?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goornong 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 Goornong?

The median age in Goornong VIC is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Goornong a good suburb to live in?

Goornong is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 718.The median income is $739/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.5% 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: 21069. All dollar figures in AUD.