Murrindindi Shire Council

Goughs Bay

VIC3723

Goughs Bay at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

328

Median age 57

The brief

What to know about Goughs Bay.

The postcode for Goughs Bay is 3723 (VIC).

Goughs Bay (3723) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria.

Goughs Bay has roughly 328 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.

Goughs Bay 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Goughs Bay's population at 328, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

328

Median age

57

Family households

59%

Lone person

39%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$273/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$268/wk

Owner occupied

80%

Renter occupied

9%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

328

Median age: 57

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

8

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences6 (75.0%)
A Crimes against the person2 (25.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

5

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Goughs Bay.

Local schools for Goughs Bay

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Government School Catchment

Mansfield Secondary College

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Mansfield Primary School

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Eildon Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Goughs Bay.

What is the Goughs Bay postcode?
Goughs Bay is in the 3723 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
Where is Goughs Bay?
Goughs Bay is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3723, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Goughs Bay?
The median weekly rent for houses is $273, for units it's $268.
What schools are in Goughs Bay?
There are 8 schools serving Goughs Bay on this page, including Mansfield Secondary College, Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School, Mansfield Autism Statewide Services.
How walkable is Goughs Bay?
Goughs Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
What suburbs are near Goughs Bay?
Goughs Bay is close to Mountain Bay, Piries, Howes Creek, Macs Cove, Delatite.
What is the population of Goughs Bay?
The population of Goughs Bay is approximately 328 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.

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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