GoldieVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3435 · Macedon Ranges
Daily life in Goldie is characterized by a strong sense of community and a rural lifestyle. The majority of residents commute by car, with 62.7% driving to work, while 20% work from home. The suburb's employment is diverse, with a significant portion of the population working as professionals (27.3%) and technicians and trades workers (19.1%).
The read
What living here is actually like
Goldie is a small rural community with a total population of 250 people. The median age is 44, which is higher than the Victorian average of 38, indicating a more mature population. The gender distribution is balanced with 50% male and 50% female. Families in Goldie are predominantly couple-based, with 47.2% of households being couples without children and 45.8% being couples with children. The suburb has a high rate of home ownership, with 47.2% of homes owned outright and 50% owned with a mortgage.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Goldie · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Families | 75 |
| Retirees | 70 |
| Professionals | 65 |
| Investors | 60 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
Why families score highest
The signals doing the work
- High percentage of family households - 81.8%
- Spacious housing with an average of 3.5 bedrooms
- High median family income of $2,250 weekly
- Balanced gender distribution
Against the state
How Goldie differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 100% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 20% |
| Drove a car | 62.7% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High median household income - $2,343 weekly (vs VIC $1,759)
- 100% of housing is separate houses, indicating a spacious living environment
- Low unemployment rate of 4.5% (vs VIC 5.0%)
- Significant portion of residents work from home - 20.0%
- High percentage of home ownership - 97.2% owned (outright or with mortgage)
Things to be aware of
- Limited public transport options for commuting
- Higher median age may not appeal to younger demographics
- Lower percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher (24.1% vs VIC 29.2%)
- Limited cultural diversity with 73.1% born in Australia
- Potential for health concerns with 43.5% reporting health conditions
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Demographic figures from the Census of Population and Housing © Australian Bureau of Statistics, used under Creative Commons Attribution.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.