Gorokan vs Noraville
Gorokan (median $795,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Noraville ($900,000). Over the past year, Gorokan (+11.7%) ran 5.9 percentage points ahead of Noraville (+5.8%) on house-price growth.
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Gorokan and Noraville side by side
| Measure | Gorokan | Noraville |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $795,000 | $900,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.7% | +5.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 948 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 10 | 100 |
| Population | 8,624 | 3,001 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1160 mm | 1153 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.3°C | 27.0°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
Noraville scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Noraville (948) sits above Gorokan (942). Noraville skews owner-occupied (70%), Gorokan runs more rental-dense (60% owner).
- For buyers
- Gorokan is the lower entry point at $795,000 median, 12% 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 3.47%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Noraville edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 942).
Gorokan vs Noraville: common questions
Is Gorokan or Noraville cheaper to buy in?
Gorokan has the lower median house price at $795,000, roughly 12% below Noraville ($900,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Gorokan or Noraville?
Over the past 12 months, Gorokan grew +11.7% vs +5.8% in Noraville, a gap of 5.9 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 Gorokan or Noraville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Noraville scores 948 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, Gorokan or Noraville?
Noraville 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, Gorokan or Noraville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.92% in Gorokan vs 3.47% in Noraville. 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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