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Goroke

VIC 3412 • Victoria

295
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
323.25 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalAffordableQuietEstablished
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About Goroke

Goroke (pronounced gə-ROHK) is a small town in the Wimmera region of Victoria, located within the Shire of West Wimmera approximately 370 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Spread across a large rural area of around 323 square kilometres, the locality had a population of 295 at the 2021 Census, reflecting decades of gradual population decline typical of remote Wimmera towns. The surrounding landscape is dominated by flat to gently undulating farmland given over to dryland cropping — primarily wheat, canola, and barley — and sheep grazing.

Goroke centres on a small Main Street with a handful of local businesses, and the community maintains a proud spirit with active sporting clubs including an 18-hole sand-scrape golf course and bowling greens welcoming visitors. The town is quiet but cohesive, with a genuine country character and strong connections to agriculture. It suits those drawn to an affordable, slow-paced rural lifestyle, though residents travel to Nhill (around 50 kilometres away) or Hamilton for broader services and shopping.

Goroke falls under postcode 3412 and is governed by the West Wimmera Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3412
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
West Wimmera
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.66°, 141.37°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
323.25 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Nhill / Horsham 50-70 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
370 km
By Train
No practical train service from Goroke
By Car (Peak)
4 hrs to Melbourne; 50 min to Nhill
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hrs to Melbourne; 45 min to Nhill

🛣️ Western Highway (A8) via Nhill provides the main route to Melbourne; car is essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Small rural town with basic Main Street amenities; most services require driving to Nhill or Horsham

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

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    Goroke P-12 College
    Main Street
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
295
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
234.1 / 100k
2yr Up 130.1% 10yr Up 31.6%
Motor vehicle theft
26 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 65.9%
Non-FV assault
130 / 100k
2yr Down 14.8% 10yr Down 36.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
104 / 100k
2yr Down 41.6% 10yr —
View all offence subgroups for West Wimmera →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goroke known for? +

Goroke is a quiet Wimmera farming town known for its dryland cropping heritage, active community sporting clubs including golf and bowls, and its role as a small service hub in the remote West Wimmera Shire.

How far is Goroke from Melbourne? +

Goroke is approximately 370 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, making it around a 4-hour drive via the Western Highway through Nhill.

Does Goroke have public transport? +

Goroke has very limited public transport. There is no passenger rail service to the town, though occasional regional coach services connect to Nhill and Horsham. A car is essential for daily living.

What is the population of Goroke? +

According to the 2021 Census, Goroke had a population of 295 residents. Like many small Wimmera towns, the area has experienced gradual population decline over recent decades as farming has become less labour-intensive.

Is Goroke a good place to live? +

Goroke suits those seeking an affordable, tight-knit rural lifestyle in the heart of the Wimmera. The community is small but active, with sporting clubs and local events, though most services require travel to nearby Nhill or Horsham.

What is the postcode for Goroke? +

The postcode for Goroke is 3412, shared with other localities in the West Wimmera Shire.

Is Goroke a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Goroke is part of the West Wimmera 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.