Charmhaven vs Gorokan
Gorokan (median $795,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Charmhaven ($823,500). Over the past year, Gorokan (+11.7%) ran 3.1 percentage points ahead of Charmhaven (+8.6%) on house-price growth.
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Charmhaven and Gorokan side by side
| Measure | Charmhaven | Gorokan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $823,500 | $795,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +8.6% | +11.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 942 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 10 |
| Population | 2,501 | 8,624 |
| Median age | 39 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1160 mm | 1160 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°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
Charmhaven scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Charmhaven (943) sits above Gorokan (942).
- For buyers
- Gorokan is the lower entry point at $795,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Gorokan carries both higher gross yield (3.92% vs 3.79%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Charmhaven edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 942).
Charmhaven vs Gorokan: common questions
Is Charmhaven or Gorokan cheaper to buy in?
Gorokan has the lower median house price at $795,000, roughly 3% below Charmhaven ($823,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Charmhaven or Gorokan?
Over the past 12 months, Gorokan grew +11.7% vs +8.6% in Charmhaven, a gap of 3.1 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 Charmhaven or Gorokan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Charmhaven scores 943 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 is more walkable, Charmhaven or Gorokan?
Charmhaven scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Charmhaven or Gorokan?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.92% in Gorokan vs 3.79% in Charmhaven. 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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