For the area of Goulburn that includes Australia Street:

The population is slightly older than the Australian average. The number of children under 19 was 5% lower than the national average, but the numbers in the 50-64 age range was 7% higher and 6% more in the over 65 range.

Ethnically and with respect to religion, the area is very 'traditional', with 95.44% of residents from Anglo-Saxon backgrounds, and 86% being Christians.

Families reside in 65% of the dwellings. These families consist of primarily two parent families (47%), couples without children (36.5%), with some sole parent families (14%). Nationally in 1992, two parent families comprise 43% of all families, one parent families 13%.

In 1881 the ratio of owner occupied to rental properties was 25%-75%. In 1993 that ratio was 56%-44%. The national average for rental accomodation is 26.7%. The names of the owners for both years are all Anglo Saxon. Most homes have 2 or 3 bedrooms with 1 or 2 (or 3) persons resident. 70% are separate houses, 18% semi-detached, 11.7% flats or apartments.