Buff Point vs Gorokan
Gorokan (median $795,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Buff Point ($825,000). Over the past year, Gorokan (+11.7%) ran 11.1 percentage points ahead of Buff Point (+0.6%) on house-price growth.
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Buff Point and Gorokan side by side
| Measure | Buff Point | Gorokan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $825,000 | $795,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +0.6% | +11.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 942 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 10 |
| Population | 3,559 | 8,624 |
| Median age | 44 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1153 mm | 1160 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Buff Point (950) sits above Gorokan (942). Buff Point skews owner-occupied (75%), Gorokan runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
- For buyers
- Gorokan is the lower entry point at $795,000 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Buff Point delivers the better gross yield (3.97% vs 3.92%), but Gorokan has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Buff Point edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 942).
Buff Point vs Gorokan: common questions
Is Buff Point or Gorokan cheaper to buy in?
Gorokan has the lower median house price at $795,000, roughly 4% below Buff Point ($825,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Buff Point or Gorokan?
Over the past 12 months, Gorokan grew +11.7% vs +0.6% in Buff Point, a gap of 11.1 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Buff Point or Gorokan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Buff Point scores 950 vs 942 in Gorokan. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Buff Point or Gorokan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.97% in Buff Point vs 3.92% in Gorokan. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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