Gorokan vs Kanwal
The verdict
Gorokan is more affordable, with a median house price of $826K versus $827K in Kanwal. Kanwal rates higher for transport (60 vs 46). Gorokan is closer to the coast (5.2 km vs 6.8 km).
Scores
GorokanKanwal
| Gorokan | Kanwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 58 |
| Transport | 46 | 60 |
| Education | 32 | 33 |
| Liveability | 67 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gorokan | Kanwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,624 | 4,194 |
| Median age | 41 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,156 | $1,344 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.3% | 16.7% |
| Born in Australia | 80.9% | 76.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Gorokan Stable · Kanwal Stable
Property
| Gorokan | Kanwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $826K | $827K |
| Median unit price | $565K | $640K |
| House price YoY | 16.7% | 6.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gorokan | Kanwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 209 | 191 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 215 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 731 | 691 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,693 | 6,223 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gorokan | Kanwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 913 | 942 |
Transport
| Gorokan | Kanwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 46 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 194 | 191 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.4 km | 3.8 km |
Liveability
| Gorokan | Kanwal | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 14 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.2 km | 6.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 74.1 km | 72.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.5 km | 6.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 550 m |
Population & growth
| Gorokan | Kanwal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,624 | 4,194 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,735 | 4,248 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,354 | 4,549 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gorokan or Kanwal?
Gorokan has the higher residential safety score (Gorokan 54/100 vs Kanwal 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Gorokan or Kanwal?
Gorokan is more affordable, with a median house price of $826K versus $827K.
Which has better schools, Gorokan or Kanwal?
Kanwal has a higher average school ICSEA (Gorokan 913 vs Kanwal 942; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gorokan or Kanwal?
Kanwal has the higher transport score (Gorokan 46/100 vs Kanwal 60/100).
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