Gorokan, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Gorokan NSW is 8,624 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gorokan is $613 per week ($31,876 per year). Median rent in Gorokan is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Gorokan has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Gorokan has a population density of 2,794 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Gorokan is England. The most common religion is No religion (40.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gorokan is $1,603.

There were 134 recorded offences in Gorokan in 2025-26, a rate of 16 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (31 offences).

Population
8,624
Census 2021
Median income
$613/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Gorokan vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Gorokan is $613 a week, 20% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,693rd of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $35 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 30.3% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGorokanTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$613/wk$765/wk −20%$766/wk
Household income$1,156/wk$1,704/wk −32%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$385/wk −9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,603/mo$1,965/mo −18%$1,733/mo
Median age4143 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income30.3%22.6% +7.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Gorokan, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Gorokan Population

8,624 residents at the 2021 Census.

Gorokan Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$613/wk
$31,876 per year
Ranked 6,885 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,603/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Gorokan Rent Prices & Affordability

30% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,156/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 30.3%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Gorokan against your income

About $5,009 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $806/wk
Rent share 30.3%

Gorokan Schools

5
schools nearby
5
government
943
avg ICSEA score
2,694
total students
Woongarrah Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 385 students
984
ICSEA
Tuggerawong Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 208 students
953
ICSEA
Kanwal Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 500 students
942
ICSEA
Gorokan High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 981 students
923
ICSEA
Gorokan Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 620 students
913
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Gorokan Map

Gorokan, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Gorokan, New South Wales: 33.2538°S, 151.5057°E

Gorokan Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (5)

People in Gorokan

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (4,207) Female 51.2% (4,420)

Population Density

2,794
people per km²
8,624 people · 3.1 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,438
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.9%
New Zealand
2.0%
Philippines
0.8%
Scotland
0.4%
Germany
0.3%
India
0.3%
Malta
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
0.4%
Serbian
0.3%
Tagalog
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Korean
0.3%
Italian
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
42.8%
Australian
41.8%
Irish
11.0%
Scottish
9.0%
Australian Aboriginal
7.2%
German
2.9%
Italian
2.5%
Maltese
1.3%
Maori
1.1%
Dutch
1.1%
Filipino
0.9%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
40.5%
Catholic
19.8%
Anglican
18.0%
Not stated
8.0%
Uniting Church
2.5%
Christian (other)
2.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.7%
Baptist
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

7.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
34.2% 2,428
Separated
5.4% 383
Divorced
13.8% 981
Widowed
7.0% 496
Never married
39.6% 2,817

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
32.8%
Couple: no children
27.9%
One parent: children under 15
15.3%
Couple: no children under 15
12.6%
One parent: no children under 15
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
34.2%
3 persons
14.5%
4 persons
10.3%
5 persons
4.5%
6+ persons
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Gorokan

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,492 occupied private dwellings in Gorokan at the 2021 Census, 37.2% were rented, 31.1% owned outright and 29.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.0% 34 dwellings
Owned outright
31.1% 1,085 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
29.1% 1,015 dwellings
Rented
37.2% 1,299 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 56 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
95.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.5%
2 bedrooms
28.6%
3 bedrooms
45.2%
4 bedrooms
17.6%
5 bedrooms
4.4%
6+ bedrooms
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.2%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
3.7%
$800-$999/mo
5.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.2%
1 vehicle
44.4%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
8.7%
4+ vehicles
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Gorokan

Employment

Employed full-time
27.3% 1,664 people
Employed part-time
18.0% 1,097 people
Unemployed
4.2% 258 people
Not in labour force
50.5% 3,074 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Community & Personal Service
19.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.6%
Professionals
18.8%
Clerical & Administrative
12.1%
Labourers
8.9%
Managers
8.6%
Sales Workers
6.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.0%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
10.6%
$500-$649/wk
6.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.4%
$4,000+/wk
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
7.4%
$300-$399/wk
6.9%
$400-$499/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.3%
$650-$799/wk
11.5%
$800-$999/wk
13.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.9%
Did not go to work
20.3%
Car (passenger)
4.4%
Bus
1.2%
Truck
1.1%
Walked only
0.9%
Train
0.5%
Bicycle
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Other
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
38.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.8%
Bachelor Degree
14.5%
Certificate I/II
4.2%
Postgraduate Degree
3.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
19.8%
Society & Culture
16.6%
Engineering
15.1%
Health
13.5%
Architecture & Building
10.1%
Education
9.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.0%
Creative Arts
2.9%
Agriculture & Environment
2.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.8%
Information Technology
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
33.7%
Secondary: Government
25.6%
Vocational Education
14.3%
Pre-school
13.2%
Primary: Catholic
5.3%
Secondary: Catholic
2.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
2.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
83.7%
Has need for assistance
9.4%
Need for assistance not stated
6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,225
Arthritis
430
Asthma
420
Lung condition
348
Diabetes
320
Heart disease
257
Cancer
161
Stroke
152
Kidney disease
144
Dementia
31

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.5% 883
Did not provide
86.5% 5,635

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
8.5% 560
Not a volunteer
91.5% 5,993

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.8% 186
Never served
97.2% 6,397

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
1 child
13.7%
2 children
28.8%
3 children
18.3%
4 children
7.5%
5+ children
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
35
1951: 1960
82
1961: 1970
186
1971: 1980
141
1981: 1990
139
1991: 2000
109
2001: 2010
128
2011: 2015
102
2016
12
2017
28
2018
15
2019
22
2020
10

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

14.4%
moved in the last year
43.0%
moved in the last 5 years
7.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
49.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,727
Moved from NSW
845
Moved: same area (SA2)
209
Moved from overseas
22
Moved from QLD
14
Moved from ACT
5
Moved from SA
4
Moved from VIC
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.9%
5: 14 hours
25.8%
15: 29 hours
12.1%
30+ hours
11.2%
Did not do domestic work
33.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
76.1%
Step family: no other children
13.2%
Blended family: no other children
7.9%
Other couple: children only
1.2%
Intact family: other children present
1.0%
Blended family: other children present
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Gorokan Crime Statistics

134 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
31
Other Against Property
27
Other Against Person
21
Assault
20
Property Damage
20
Sexual Offences
10
Drug Offences
4
Weapons
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Gorokan

The closest suburb to Gorokan is Lake Haven, 1.0 km away.

Lake Haven
1.0 km away · income $550/wk · rent $350/wk
Kanwal
2.1 km away · income $652/wk · rent $380/wk
Wyongah
2.6 km away · income $725/wk · rent $390/wk
Hamlyn Terrace
3.1 km away · income $786/wk · rent $490/wk
Woongarrah
3.1 km away · income $806/wk · rent $510/wk
Toukley
3.3 km away · income $606/wk · rent $340/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gorokan

What is the population of Gorokan NSW?

The population of Gorokan NSW is 8,624 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,794 people per km². Gorokan is ranked #817 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Gorokan?

The median personal income in Gorokan NSW is $613 per week, or $31,876 per year. The median household income is $1,156 per week. Family income is $1,438 per week. Gorokan is ranked #6,885 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Gorokan?

Median rent in Gorokan NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 30.3% of household income, which is considered moderate. Gorokan ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Gorokan?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gorokan NSW is $1,603. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Gorokan?

The median age in Gorokan NSW is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Gorokan a good suburb to live in?

Gorokan is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 8,624. The median income is $613/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11727. All dollar figures in AUD.