The size of Gorae is approximately 71.4 square kilometres. The population of Gorae in 2011 was 431 people. By 2016 the population was 198 showing a population decline of 54.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Gorae is 40-49 years. Households in Gorae are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Gorae work in a trades occupation. In 2011, 85.7% of the homes in Gorae were owner-occupied compared with 88.2% in 2016.