Golden Beach, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Golden Beach VIC is 356 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Golden Beach is $440 per week ($22,880 per year). Median rent in Golden Beach is $200 per week ($867 per month). Golden Beach has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Golden Beach has a population density of 18 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Golden Beach is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Spanish. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Golden Beach is $858.

There were 37 recorded offences in Golden Beach in 2025-25, a rate of 104 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (12 offences).

Population
356
Census 2021
Median income
$440/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$200/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
60years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Golden Beach vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Golden Beach is $440 a week, 43% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 1,269th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $200 a week, $116 less than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 28.0% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 60, 17 years older than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGolden BeachTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$440/wk$767/wk −43%$766/wk
Household income$714/wk$1,687/wk −58%$1,637/wk
Rent$200/wk$316/wk −37%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$858/mo$1,723/mo −50%$1,733/mo
Median age6043 +17 yrs42
Rent share of household income28.0%19.1% +8.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Golden Beach, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Golden Beach Population

356 residents at the 2021 Census.

Golden Beach Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$440/wk
$22,880 per year
Ranked 8,686 of 14,663
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
Ranked 7,374 of 14,663
Median Age
60years
22 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$858/mo
Avg household size: 1.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Golden Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

28% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $714/wk
Median rent $200/wk
Rent to income 28.0%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Golden Beach against your income

About $3,094 a month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $514/wk
Rent share 28.0%

Golden Beach Map

Golden Beach, Victoria Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Golden Beach, Victoria: 38.2298°S, 147.3662°E

Golden Beach Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents

People in Golden Beach

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.5% (198) Female 44.5% (159)

Population Density

18
people per km²
356 people · 19.4 km²

Households

1.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$976
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.5%
Croatia
1.7%
Italy
1.4%
Netherlands
1.4%
New Zealand
1.4%
Chile
0.8%
Greece
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Spanish
1.7%
Greek
0.8%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Mandarin
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
45.5%
Australian
34.8%
Irish
14.0%
Scottish
11.8%
German
3.4%
Italian
2.5%
Croatian
2.0%
Maltese
2.0%
Spanish
1.4%
Australian Aboriginal
1.1%
Polish
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
41.9%
Catholic
19.9%
Anglican
17.1%
Not stated
8.7%
Christian (other)
4.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
4.2%
Uniting Church
2.2%
Buddhism
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.5% 161
Separated
9.8% 34
Divorced
17.6% 61
Widowed
5.8% 20
Never married
20.2% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
70.2%
Couple: no children under 15
13.3%
Couple: children under 15
10.1%
One parent: children under 15
3.7%
One parent: no children under 15
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
45.3%
2 persons
47.5%
3 persons
3.9%
4 persons
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Golden Beach

Housing Tenure

Of the 184 occupied private dwellings in Golden Beach at the 2021 Census, 10.9% were rented, 59.8% owned outright and 28.3% owned with a mortgage.

Owned outright
59.8% 110 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.3% 52 dwellings
Rented
10.9% 20 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
5.4% 10 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
87.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.0%
2 bedrooms
28.1%
3 bedrooms
54.4%
4 bedrooms
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
23.1%
$300-$449/mo
17.9%
$450-$599/mo
7.7%
$600-$799/mo
12.8%
$800-$999/mo
25.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
4.4%
1 vehicle
41.0%
2 vehicles
37.7%
3 vehicles
10.4%
4+ vehicles
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Golden Beach

Employment

Employed full-time
18.2% 57 people
Employed part-time
11.5% 36 people
Unemployed
4.8% 15 people
Not in labour force
65.5% 205 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
30.9%
Managers
18.2%
Sales Workers
14.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.5%
Community & Personal Service
9.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.3%
Clerical & Administrative
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
2.8%
$300-$399/wk
11.9%
$400-$499/wk
22.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
8.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
3.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
2.8%
$4,000+/wk
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.7%
$150-$299/wk
10.0%
$300-$399/wk
11.4%
$400-$499/wk
13.1%
$500-$649/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
3.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
1.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.9%
Did not go to work
18.0%
Truck
5.6%
Car (passenger)
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
35.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
20.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.6%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.4%
Bachelor Degree
23.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.2%
Postgraduate Degree
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
18.5%
Education
18.5%
Society & Culture
16.9%
Management & Commerce
13.8%
Health
13.8%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.2%
Architecture & Building
6.2%
Information Technology
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
41.7%
Secondary: Government
33.3%
Vocational Education
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
83.7%
Has need for assistance
11.5%
Need for assistance not stated
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
57
Arthritis
29
Diabetes
25
Lung condition
24
Heart disease
22
Asthma
15
Cancer
13
Stroke
6
Kidney disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 45
Did not provide
85.7% 269

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.2% 58
Not a volunteer
81.8% 260

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
4.1% 13
Never served
95.9% 307

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
19.1%
1 child
5.9%
2 children
42.6%
3 children
21.3%
4 children
7.4%
5+ children
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
11
1961: 1970
22
1971: 1980
7
1981: 1990
16
1991: 2000
4
2001: 2010
4
2019
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

17.1%
moved in the last year
45.5%
moved in the last 5 years
9.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
33.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
271
Moved from VIC
44

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.0%
5: 14 hours
30.8%
15: 29 hours
12.1%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
31.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Golden Beach Crime Statistics

37 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
12
Assault
9
Break & Enter
5
Property Damage
3
Drug Offences
3
Weapons
3
Public Order
1
Justice Procedures
1

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Beach

What is the population of Golden Beach VIC?

The population of Golden Beach VIC is 356 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 18 people per km². Golden Beach is ranked #5,645 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Golden Beach?

The median personal income in Golden Beach VIC is $440 per week, or $22,880 per year. The median household income is $714 per week. Family income is $976 per week. Golden Beach is ranked #8,686 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Golden Beach?

Median rent in Golden Beach VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month). Rent represents 28.0% of household income, which is considered moderate. Golden Beach ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Golden Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Golden Beach VIC is $858. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Golden Beach?

The median age in Golden Beach VIC is 60 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Golden Beach a good suburb to live in?

Golden Beach is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 356. The median income is $440/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21054. All dollar figures in AUD.