Elmore vs Goornong
The verdict
Elmore rates higher for liveability (28 vs 16). Goornong is closer to the coast (140.1 km vs 154.5 km).
Scores
ElmoreGoornong
| Elmore | Goornong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 43 |
| Transport | 73 | 73 |
| Education | 40 | 38 |
| Liveability | 28 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Elmore | Goornong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 847 | 718 |
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $909 | $1,687 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Born in Australia | 81.0% | 85.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.6 |
Growth: Elmore High Growth · Goornong High Growth
Property
| Elmore | Goornong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $345K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -10.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Elmore | Goornong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 472 | 279 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 118 | 418 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 279 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,014 | 4,735 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Elmore | Goornong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 972 |
Transport
| Elmore | Goornong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 73 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 450 m |
Liveability
| Elmore | Goornong | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.3°C | 12.3°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 560 | 560 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 154.5 km | 140.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 153.6 km | 139.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 39.3 km | 57.4 km |
Population & growth
| Elmore | Goornong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 847 | 718 |
| Estimated 2025 | 950 | 805 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,119 | 948 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.91% | 2.90% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Elmore or Goornong?
Elmore has the higher residential safety score (Elmore 73/100 vs Goornong 71/100).
Which has better schools, Elmore or Goornong?
Elmore has a higher average school ICSEA (Elmore 987 vs Goornong 972; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Elmore or Goornong?
Elmore and Goornong have similar transport scores.
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