Gorokan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8,624
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Gorokan.
The postcode for Gorokan is 2263 (NSW).
Gorokan (2263) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Gorokan has roughly 8,624 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Gorokan scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gorokan's population at 8,624, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,624
Median age
41
Family households
63%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
8,624
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
583
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Gorokan.
Local schools for Gorokan
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Government School Catchment
Gorokan Public School
Gorokan High School
Kanwal Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Gorokan.
- What is the Gorokan postcode?
- Gorokan is in the 2263 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Gorokan?
- Gorokan is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2263, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gorokan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Gorokan?
- There are 20 schools serving Gorokan on this page, including Gorokan Public School, Gorokan High School, Kanwal Public School.
- How walkable is Gorokan?
- Gorokan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Gorokan?
- Gorokan is close to Lake Haven, Kanwal, Wyongah, Charmhaven, Buff Point.
- What is the population of Gorokan?
- The population of Gorokan is approximately 8,624 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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