Gorae VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Gorae VIC is 236 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gorae is $841 per week ($43,732 per year). Median rent in Gorae is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Gorae has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Gorae has a population density of 3.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gorae is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gorae is $1,435.

There were 11 recorded offences in Gorae in 2025-25, a rate of 47 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).

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Gorae Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gorae Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$841/wk
$43,732 per year
#2928 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$460/wk
$1,993 per month
#939 of 14,663
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Median Age
40years
2 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,435/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gorae Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (114) Female 50.6% (117)

Population Density

3.3
people per km²
236 people · 71.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,974
Family income/wk

Gorae 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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Gorae Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
48.6% 35 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
51.4% 37 dwellings

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

Gorae Country of Birth

Australia
96.2%
England
3.8%

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

Gorae Religion

No Religion
50.2%
Uniting Church
11.9%
Catholic
11.9%
Not stated
10.1%
Anglican
7.5%
Christian (other)
6.2%
Lutheran
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gorae Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
22.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
15.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.5%

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

Gorae Employment

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Employed full-time
44.2% 72 people
Employed part-time
27.0% 44 people
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Not in labour force
28.8% 47 people

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

Gorae Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%
Bachelor Degree
20.2%
Postgraduate Degree
3.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.8%
Certificate I/II
2.9%

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

Gorae Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
31.8%
Professionals
21.6%
Clerical & Administrative
14.8%
Community & Personal Service
12.5%
Sales Workers
8.0%
Labourers
4.5%
Managers
3.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.4%

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

Gorae Field of Study

Engineering
30.0%
Management & Commerce
18.6%
Architecture & Building
12.9%
Health
12.9%
Society & Culture
11.4%
Education
8.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.7%

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

Gorae Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gorae Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.2%
$650-$799/wk
5.8%
$800-$999/wk
7.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.8%
$4,000+/wk
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gorae Marital Status

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Married
56.8% 104
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Divorced
8.7% 16
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Widowed
6.0% 11
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Never married
28.4% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gorae Ancestry

Australian
45.8%
English
33.6%
Scottish
7.7%
Irish
5.6%
German
2.4%
Italian
2.1%
Maltese
1.7%
Polish
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gorae School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
25.6%
Secondary — Government
16.3%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
14.0%
Primary — Catholic
11.6%
Pre-school
11.6%
Vocational Education
11.6%
Secondary — Catholic
9.3%

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

Gorae Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.2% 14
No need for assistance
96.8% 424

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

Gorae Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.4% 41
Not a volunteer
76.6% 134

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gorae Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
12.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Gorae How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.3%
Did not go to work
15.8%
Walked only
4.4%
Car (passenger)
3.5%

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

Gorae Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.1%
2 vehicles
37.2%
3 vehicles
33.3%
4+ vehicles
15.4%

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

Gorae Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
8.5%
3 bedrooms
46.5%
4 bedrooms
40.8%
5 bedrooms
4.2%

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

Gorae Population Mobility

12.8%
moved in the last year
34.3%
moved in the last 5 years
1.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
69.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gorae Indigenous Population

0.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
427
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gorae Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
20
Diabetes
9
Arthritis
7
Kidney disease
4

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

Gorae Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
2.7%
$1-$149/wk
12.9%
$150-$299/wk
4.1%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gorae Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.8%
Couple — no children
23.9%
Couple — no children under 15
18.3%
One parent — no children under 15
5.1%
One parent — children under 15
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gorae Military Service

🏅
Previously served
1.8% 3
👤
Never served
98.2% 166

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gorae Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.1% 34
Did not provide
79.9% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gorae Children Ever Born

No children
35.7%
1 child
10.0%
2 children
34.3%
3 children
20.0%

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

Gorae When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3
1981–1990
4

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

Gorae Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.3%
5–14 hours
29.2%
15–29 hours
17.4%
30+ hours
14.0%
Did not do domestic work
18.0%

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

Gorae Household Size

1 person
18.1%
2 persons
30.1%
3 persons
22.9%
4 persons
19.3%
5 persons
3.6%
6+ persons
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gorae Where Residents Moved From

Same address
191
Moved from VIC
23
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

Gorae Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
91.4%
Step family — no other children
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gorae Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 11 total

Assault
2
Break & Enter
2
Theft
2
Weapons
2
Property Damage
1
Fraud
1
Justice Procedures
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Gorae Rent Prices & Affordability

25%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $460/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.5%

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

If you earn X in Gorae

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $460/wk
Left after rent $1,415/wk
Rent share 24.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gorae vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gorae

What is the population of Gorae VIC?

The population of Gorae VIC is 236 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.3 people per km².Gorae is ranked #6,546 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gorae?

The median personal income in Gorae VIC is $841 per week, or $43,732 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $1,974 per week.Gorae is ranked #2,928 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gorae?

Median rent in Gorae VIC is $460 per week ($1,993 per month).Rent represents 24.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Gorae ranks #939 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gorae?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gorae VIC is $1,435. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gorae?

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

Is Gorae a good suburb to live in?

Gorae is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 236.The median income is $841/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.5% 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: 21071. All dollar figures in AUD.