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.
Side by side
Compare Goughs Bay with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
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
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$273/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$268/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
328
Median age: 57
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Goughs Bay?
A local agent who actually sells in Goughs Bay will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of selling in Goughs Bay?
The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Goughs Bay, free, in 60 seconds.
Free guide · 2026 edition
Thinking of buying in Goughs Bay?
What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.
Get property alerts for Goughs Bay
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Goughs Bay.
Local schools for Goughs Bay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mansfield Secondary College
Mansfield Primary School
Eildon Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
For Sale
Goughs Bay
Buying
Selling
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare Goughs Bay vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Thinking about selling in Goughs Bay?
The complete selling guide, personalised to Goughs Bay: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.
Get the free selling guide