Charmhaven vs Gorokan
The verdict
Charmhaven is more affordable, with a median house price of $816K versus $826K in Gorokan. Gorokan is closer to the coast (5.2 km vs 7.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gorokan rates higher (54 vs 28/100 in Charmhaven).
Scores
| Charmhaven | Gorokan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 49 |
| Transport | 50 | 46 |
| Education | 33 | 32 |
| Liveability | 65 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Charmhaven | Gorokan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,501 | 8,624 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,392 | $1,156 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.4% | 15.3% |
| Born in Australia | 85.3% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Charmhaven High Growth · Gorokan Stable
Property
| Charmhaven | Gorokan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $816K | $826K |
| Median unit price | $591K | $565K |
| House price YoY | 6.3% | 16.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 50 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Charmhaven | Gorokan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 560 | 209 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 560 | 151 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 600 | 731 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,435 | 5,693 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Charmhaven | 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: Charmhaven · Gorokan
Transport
| Charmhaven | Gorokan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 46 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 201 | 194 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.9 km | 5.4 km |
Liveability
| Charmhaven | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.0 km | 5.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 76.7 km | 74.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Charmhaven | Gorokan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,501 | 8,624 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,847 | 8,735 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,412 | 9,354 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.29% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Charmhaven or Gorokan?
Gorokan has the higher residential safety score (Charmhaven 28/100 vs Gorokan 54/100).
Which is more affordable, Charmhaven or Gorokan?
Charmhaven is more affordable, with a median house price of $816K versus $826K.
Which has better public transport, Charmhaven or Gorokan?
Charmhaven has the higher transport score (Charmhaven 50/100 vs Gorokan 46/100).
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