Gornji Javoranj is located in the municipality Dvor, in Sisak-Moslavina County at an elevation of 158 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 4.56 km² (1.76 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were 75 inhabitants. It is predominantly populated by Serbs (98%), but also. Nearby places: Glavičani, Donji Javoranj, Kepčije, Bansko Vrpolje, Udetin, Paukovac, Gage, Ćore, Struga Banska and Gorička.