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Goroke VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Goroke VIC is 295 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Goroke is $570 per week ($29,640 per year). Median rent in Goroke is $100 per week ($433 per month). Goroke has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Goroke has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Goroke is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goroke is $566.

There were 14 recorded offences in Goroke in 2025-25, a rate of 47 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Goroke Population

residents (Census 2021)

Goroke Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$570/wk

$29,640 per year

#7502 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$100/wk

$433 per month

#8615 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$566/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Goroke Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (148) Female 49.5% (145)

Population Density

0.9

people per km²

295 people · 323.2 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,270

Family income/wk

Goroke 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)

Goroke Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

72.3% 73 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

27.7% 28 dwellings

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

Goroke Country of Birth

Australia

96.4%

England

3.6%

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

Goroke Religion

No Religion

36.1%

Catholic

17.5%

Uniting Church

16.5%

Anglican

10.3%

Not stated

10.0%

Lutheran

5.8%

Pentecostal

2.4%

Baptist

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Goroke Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.7%

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

Goroke Employment

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Employed full-time

33.3% 69 people

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Employed part-time

14.5% 30 people

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Unemployed

4.3% 9 people

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Not in labour force

47.8% 99 people

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

Goroke Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.7%

Bachelor Degree

19.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

13.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.4%

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

Goroke Occupation

Managers

37.5%

Professionals

30.4%

Community & Personal Service

16.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

8.9%

Labourers

7.1%

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

Goroke Field of Study

Education

30.8%

Agriculture & Environment

17.3%

Health

17.3%

Society & Culture

11.5%

Engineering

7.7%

Architecture & Building

7.7%

Management & Commerce

7.7%

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

Goroke Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Goroke Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

4.2%

$300-$399/wk

6.7%

$400-$499/wk

11.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

17.5%

$800-$999/wk

4.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.0%

$4,000+/wk

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Goroke Marital Status

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Married

47.7% 114

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Separated

6.3% 15

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Divorced

9.2% 22

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Widowed

10.5% 25

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Never married

26.4% 63

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Goroke Ancestry

English

34.8%

Australian

32.7%

Scottish

10.2%

German

7.1%

Irish

5.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.3%

Other

2.0%

Italian

1.3%

Dutch

1.0%

Maltese

1.0%

Welsh

1.0%

Filipino

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Goroke School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.9%

Secondary — Government

28.3%

Pre-school

15.1%

Vocational Education

5.7%

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

Goroke Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.9% 38

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No need for assistance

93.1% 511

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

Goroke Volunteering

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Volunteer

29.5% 64

—

Not a volunteer

70.5% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Goroke Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

35.7%

$600-$799/mo

42.9%

$800-$999/mo

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Goroke How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

69.0%

Walked only

11.0%

Did not go to work

11.0%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

Bicycle

3.0%

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

Goroke Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.6%

1 vehicle

36.8%

2 vehicles

32.8%

3 vehicles

13.6%

4+ vehicles

11.2%

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

Goroke Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.1%

2 bedrooms

24.6%

3 bedrooms

47.7%

4 bedrooms

20.8%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

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

Goroke Population Mobility

9.6%

moved in the last year

28.3%

moved in the last 5 years

5.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

52.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Goroke Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

546

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Goroke Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Cancer

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

Goroke Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.7%

$150-$299/wk

5.4%

$300-$399/wk

12.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

14.8%

$800-$999/wk

12.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,500+/wk

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Goroke Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.3%

Couple — no children

34.4%

One parent — children under 15

13.8%

Couple — no children under 15

6.0%

One parent — no children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Goroke Military Service

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Previously served

2.7% 6

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Never served

97.3% 214

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Goroke Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

19.2% 42

—

Did not provide

80.8% 177

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Goroke Children Ever Born

No children

29.9%

2 children

38.8%

3 children

17.9%

4 children

6.0%

5+ children

7.5%

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

Goroke When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

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

Goroke Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.2%

5–14 hours

29.9%

15–29 hours

10.9%

30+ hours

18.6%

Did not do domestic work

23.5%

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

Goroke Household Size

1 person

37.8%

2 persons

29.6%

3 persons

12.6%

4 persons

13.3%

5 persons

2.2%

6+ persons

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Goroke Where Residents Moved From

Same address

245

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

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

Goroke Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Goroke Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 14 total

Theft

Public Order

Property Damage

Weapons

Assault

Break & Enter

Drug Offences

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Goroke Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $837/wk

Median Rent $100/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.9%

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

If you earn X in Goroke

Your weekly income

≈ $3,627/month

Median rent $100/wk

Left after rent $737/wk

Rent share 11.9%

Goroke vs State & National Average

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Pop: 148 Income: $585/wk Rent: $180/wk

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Pop: 148 Income: $700/wk Rent: $350/wk

Dixie (Vic.)

Pop: 148 Income: $846/wk Rent: $245/wk

Baromi

Pop: 149 Income: $900/wk Rent: $298/wk

Patchewollock

Pop: 149 Income: $558/wk Rent: $173/wk

Porcupine Ridge

Pop: 149 Income: $634/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Goroke

What is the population of Goroke VIC?

The population of Goroke VIC is 295 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².Goroke is ranked #6,054 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Goroke?

The median personal income in Goroke VIC is $570 per week, or $29,640 per year.The median household income is $837 per week.Family income is $1,270 per week.Goroke is ranked #7,502 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Goroke?

Median rent in Goroke VIC is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 11.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Goroke ranks #8,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Goroke?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Goroke VIC is $566. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Goroke?

The median age in Goroke VIC is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Goroke a good suburb to live in?

Goroke is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 295.The median income is $570/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.9% 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: 21075. All dollar figures in AUD.