Canton Beach vs Gorokan
The verdict
Gorokan is more affordable, with a median house price of $826K versus $844K in Canton Beach. Gorokan rates higher for liveability (67 vs 51). Canton Beach is closer to the coast (1.6 km vs 5.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gorokan rates higher (54 vs 23/100 in Canton Beach).
Scores
| Canton Beach | Gorokan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 49 |
| Transport | 31 | 46 |
| Education | 26 | 32 |
| Liveability | 51 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Canton Beach | Gorokan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,202 | 8,624 |
| Median age | 61 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $710 | $1,156 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 12.0% | 15.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.3% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Canton Beach Moderate Growth · Gorokan Stable
Property
| Canton Beach | Gorokan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $844K | $826K |
| Median unit price | $515K | $565K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 16.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Canton Beach | Gorokan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 23 | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 333 | 209 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 333 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,082 | 731 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,819 | 5,693 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Canton Beach | Gorokan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 913 |
See the full school list on each profile: Canton Beach · Gorokan
Transport
| Canton Beach | Gorokan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 31 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 46 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 193 | 194 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.6 km | 5.4 km |
Liveability
| Canton Beach | Gorokan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.6 km | 5.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 73.5 km | 74.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.6 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Canton Beach | Gorokan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,202 | 8,624 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,194 | 8,735 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,326 | 9,354 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.17% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Canton Beach or Gorokan?
Gorokan has the higher residential safety score (Canton Beach 23/100 vs Gorokan 54/100).
Which is more affordable, Canton Beach or Gorokan?
Gorokan is more affordable, with a median house price of $826K versus $844K.
Which has better public transport, Canton Beach or Gorokan?
Gorokan has the higher transport score (Canton Beach 31/100 vs Gorokan 46/100).
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