Gorokan vs Lake Haven
The verdict
Gorokan is more affordable, with a median house price of $801K versus $823K in Lake Haven. Gorokan has a shorter estimated CBD commute (234 vs 237 min). On the separate residential safety score, Gorokan rates higher (54 vs 47/100 in Lake Haven).
Scores
| Gorokan | Lake Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 49 |
| Transport | 46 | 46 |
| Education | 32 | 30 |
| Liveability | 67 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gorokan | Lake Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,624 | 3,529 |
| Median age | 41 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,156 | $1,023 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| Born in Australia | 80.9% | 76.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Gorokan Stable · Lake Haven Stable
Property
| Gorokan | Lake Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $801K | $823K |
| Median unit price | $535K | $665K |
| House price YoY | 15.3% | 12.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gorokan | Lake Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 209 | 142 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 151 | 198 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 731 | 1,048 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,760 | 14,905 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gorokan | Lake Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 918 | 931 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gorokan · Lake Haven
Transport
| Gorokan | Lake Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 46 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 234 | 237 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.4 km | 5.0 km |
Liveability
| Gorokan | Lake Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.2 km | 5.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 74.1 km | 75.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.5 km | 6.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Gorokan | Lake Haven | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,624 | 3,529 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,735 | 3,575 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,354 | 3,828 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gorokan or Lake Haven?
Gorokan has the higher residential safety score (Gorokan 54/100 vs Lake Haven 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Gorokan or Lake Haven?
Gorokan is more affordable, with a median house price of $801K versus $823K.
Which has better schools, Gorokan or Lake Haven?
Lake Haven has a higher average school ICSEA (Gorokan 918 vs Lake Haven 931; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gorokan or Lake Haven?
Gorokan and Lake Haven have similar transport scores.
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