Campaspe Shire Council
Goornong
Goornong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
718
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Goornong.
Goornong (3557) sits in the Campaspe region of Victoria.
Goornong has roughly 718 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Goornong scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Goornong's population at 718, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
718
Median age
40
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$245/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$245/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
718
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
44
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Goornong.
Local schools for Goornong
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Government School Catchment
Goornong Primary School
Huntly Primary School
Axedale Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Goornong.
- What is the Goornong postcode?
- Goornong is in the 3557 postcode, in VIC, in the Campaspe Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Goornong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $245, for units it's $245.
- What schools are in Goornong?
- There are 8 schools serving Goornong on this page, including Goornong Primary School, Huntly Primary School, Axedale Primary School.
- How walkable is Goornong?
- Goornong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Goornong?
- Goornong is close to Barnadown, Fosterville, Bagshot North, Muskerry, Bagshot.
- What is the population of Goornong?
- Goornong has approximately 718 residents. The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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