Goroke, VIC 3412 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Goroke is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3412, home to 295 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the West Wimmera local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 344 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 295
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $837 /week
- Median personal income
- $570 /week
- Median family income
- $1,270 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- West Wimmera
- Statistical region (SA4)
- North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mallee
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $100 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $566
- Rent share of household income
- 12%
Schools
- Goroke P-12 College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Station St/Main St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 33 resolvable premises in Goroke. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 17 across postcode 3412 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 8 property offences, 6 public order offences, 3 drug offences.
- Wider West Wimmera LGA: 4,681 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Goroke?
Goroke (VIC 3412) had 295 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the West Wimmera local government area.
What is the median rent in Goroke?
The median advertised rent in Goroke is $100/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Goroke?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Goroke covering government sectors. Nearest include: Goroke P-12 College (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Goroke?
Goroke is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Goroke?
Across postcode 3412, 17 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (8), public order (6), drug offences (3). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Goroke?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Goroke centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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