Side by sideSuburb comparison

Buff Point vs Gorokan.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Buff Point edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

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).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Buff Point edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 942).

Common questionsBuff Point vs Gorokan

Common questions

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.

The numbers behind the take

Buff Point
Metric
Gorokan

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$385/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$380/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
75.0%
Owner occupied
60.0%
22.0%
Renter occupied
37.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
10
3,559
Population
8,624
44
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
950
Avg ICSEA
942

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).