Gorokan
NSW 2263 · Central Coast
8,624 (2021) → 8,735 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Gorokan is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2263, about 74km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $801K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 46/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Gorokan has an overall score of 49/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 54/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.95%), New Zealand (1.96%), Philippines (0.8%), Scotland (0.36%), Germany (0.29%)
Top languages: Arabic (0.36%), Serbian (0.29%), Tagalog (0.28%), Spanish (0.27%), Korean (0.26%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 961 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Gorokan Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 918
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gorokan High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 931
- Kanwal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 940
- Woongarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 981
- Tuggerawong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 960
- Warnervale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 978
- Wadalba Community SchoolCombined · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 946
- MacKillop Catholic CollegeCombined · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1037
- Northlakes High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 916
- Toukley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 894
- Northlakes Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 917
- Blue Haven Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 934
- Aspect Central Coast School, NoravillePrimary · Independent · 4.7km
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Gorokan
Is Gorokan safe?
Gorokan has a residential safety score of 54/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,760 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Gorokan?
In Gorokan, the median house price is $801K and the median unit price is $535K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Gorokan from Sydney CBD?
Gorokan is about 74.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 234 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Gorokan?
Gorokan has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 918 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Gorokan?
Gorokan has a transport score of 46/100 and 46 bus stops.