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Goornong

VIC 3557 • Victoria

718
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
122.66 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietCommuter BeltAffordable
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About Goornong

Goornong is a small rural town in north-central Victoria, located within the City of Greater Bendigo local government area approximately 27 kilometres north-east of Bendigo and 161 kilometres north of Melbourne. The town sits on the Midland Highway and the Bendigo–Echuca railway corridor, and with a 2021 Census population of 718 residents spread across 123 square kilometres of agricultural land, it has a character typical of the productive Loddon Plains farming district. Goornong has served the surrounding wheat and mixed-farming country as a service centre for well over a century, maintaining a quiet, close-knit community identity.

Residents of Goornong enjoy a genuinely rural lifestyle amid open farming country, with the Midland Highway providing straightforward road access to Bendigo's full range of shops, schools, hospitals, and employment approximately 30 minutes to the south-west. In December 2021, Goornong gained its own railway station as part of the Victorian Government's Regional Rail Revival program, providing a new connection to Bendigo and onward V/Line services towards Melbourne. The town has a small cluster of local services, a community hall, and sporting facilities, and the wide-open skies and agricultural landscape appeal to those seeking traditional country living within a comfortable distance of a major regional city.

Goornong falls under postcode 3557 and is governed by the Greater Bendigo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3557
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Bendigo
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.64°, 144.58°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
122.66 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3557

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3557 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$55,197
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,871

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3557; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Goornong
0.5 km
~7 min

Bus Services

  • Limited V/Line coach connections — Bendigo 30–40 min

Commute to Bendigo CBD

Distance
27 km
By Train
Goornong Railway Station (opened Dec 2021) — V/Line service to Bendigo (~30 min)
By Car (Peak)
28–40 min via Midland Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
25–35 min via Midland Highway

🛣️ Midland Highway provides direct road access to Bendigo; Melbourne is approximately 161km south

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Goornong is a rural town with minimal local services; a car is essential for most shopping and daily errands, with Bendigo providing the nearest major retail and services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
718
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Greater Bendigo Local Government Area, which contains Goornong. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
329.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 33.1%
Motor vehicle theft
258.8 / 100k
2yr Up 62.3% 10yr Up 25.3%
Non-FV assault
400.8 / 100k
2yr Up 21.7% 10yr Up 66.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.7 / 100k
2yr Up 192.2% 10yr Up 32.1%
Steal from vehicle
636.9 / 100k
2yr Down 15.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Bendigo →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goornong known for? +

Goornong is a quiet rural town on Victoria's Midland Highway known for its agricultural heritage and as a service centre for the surrounding wheat and mixed-farming district on the Loddon Plains. In 2021, a new railway station opened as part of the Regional Rail Revival program, improving its connection to Bendigo.

How far is Goornong from Bendigo? +

Goornong is approximately 27 kilometres north-east of Bendigo, making it roughly a 25–35 minute drive along the Midland Highway.

Does Goornong have public transport? +

Goornong Railway Station opened in December 2021 as part of the Victorian Regional Rail Revival project, providing V/Line services connecting to Bendigo. From Bendigo, passengers can connect to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station, making the suburb accessible by rail for the first time in many decades.

What is the population of Goornong? +

According to the 2021 Census, Goornong had a population of 718 people across a large 123 square kilometre locality, reflecting the dispersed nature of rural settlement in the Loddon Plains region.

Is Goornong a good place to live? +

Goornong suits those who want a traditional rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and a friendly country community, while remaining within driving distance of Bendigo's regional services. The new railway station adds a welcome public transport option, though a car remains practical for most daily needs.

What is the postcode for Goornong? +

The postcode for Goornong is 3557.

Is Goornong a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Goornong is part of the Greater Bendigo LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.