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Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven has an estimated 22,913 residents, up 2.5% since the 2021 Census, with 15 projects tracked in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 73 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates the population at approximately 22,913 as of Aug 2026, compared with 22,362 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This estimate reflects AreaSearch's assessment of the latest ERP (Estimated Resident Population) figure from the ABS and new addresses added since the Census. Residents are somewhat older than in a typical Australian area, with a median age of 42. The area also has lower education levels and lower-quartile incomes, alongside moderate population growth patterns.
A substantial proportion of residents are aged 85 and over. Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven is characterised by picturesque waterfronts, green parks and welcoming neighbourhoods, with shopping centres, cafes and restaurants supporting a laid-back lifestyle. Its primary and high schools are also part of the area's appeal.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven Statistical Area (Lv2) is located 73 kilometres north-northeast from Sydney CBD. AreaSearch estimates the population at approximately 22,913 as of Aug 2026, compared with 22,362 people recorded in the 2021 Census. This estimate reflects AreaSearch's assessment of the latest ERP (Estimated Resident Population) figure from the ABS and new addresses added since the Census. Residents are somewhat older than in a typical Australian area, with a median age of 42. The area also has lower education levels and lower-quartile incomes, alongside moderate population growth patterns.
A substantial proportion of residents are aged 85 and over. Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven is characterised by picturesque waterfronts, green parks and welcoming neighbourhoods, with shopping centres, cafes and restaurants supporting a laid-back lifestyle. Its primary and high schools are also part of the area's appeal.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 20,668 in 2001 and 22,880 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 22,913 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 13.4%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 29.5%.
Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven ranks in the 74th percentile nationally for sales activity and the 69th for transport & access.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven is $586 a week, up 9.3% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 26% below Greater Sydney. The gross rental yield across all dwellings is 3.6%.
26% below Greater Sydney on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $388 in 2017, $617 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $284 in 2017, $455 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
Some rents are estimated from nearby areas.
Yield is indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools.
| Address | Sale price | Settled | Address type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 Danbury Avenue, Gorokan NSW 2263 | $950,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 17 Munmorah Avenue, Charmhaven NSW 2263 | $815,000 | 8 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 25 Pacific Highway, Lake Haven NSW 2263 | $950,000 | 6 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 10 Odette Avenue, Gorokan NSW 2263 | $840,000 | 2 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 3 Kalimna Close, Lake Haven NSW 2263 | $1,025,000 | 1 Oct 2026 | Street address |
| 1 Bensley Close, Lake Haven NSW 2263 | $990,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 12 Samantha Close, Kanwal NSW 2259 | $970,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 3 Esther Close, Gorokan NSW 2263 | $820,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Street address |
| 16/4 Beryl Street, Gorokan NSW 2263 | $615,000 | 30 Sep 2026 | Unit |
| 50/7 Stratford Avenue, Charmhaven NSW 2263 | $700,000 | 29 Sep 2026 | Unit |
The 10 most recent of the 50 residential sales recorded since 31 Aug 2026 (the latest settled 8 Oct 2026), newest first. The median of these 50, houses and units together, was $822,000 (a different set from the medians above). Source: NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch, to October 2026. Commercial, vacant land and nominal sales are left out. Unit means the address has a unit number; a street address has none.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $586 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +9.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, all dwellings | 3.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median house price | $860k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date | |
| Median unit price | $670k | Contract-date median, 2026 to date |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price, latest residential sales | $822,000 | Median of the 50 most recent residential sales, settled 31 Aug 2026 to 8 Oct 2026, NSW Valuer General / AreaSearch | |
| Median rent, houses | $617 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | +9.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $455 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +5.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Gross rental yield, houses | 3.7% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Gross rental yield, units | 3.6% | AreaSearch estimate, indicative: rents and sales come from different property pools | |
| Median rent, Wyong | $630 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Wyong, over 12 months | +8.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Central Coast | $655 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Central Coast, over 12 months | +7.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Sydney | $789 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Sydney, over 12 months | +5.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 203 tracked applications: 111 approved, 45 under assessment, 47 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 15 projects in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven (2 under construction) and 98 more in the surrounding area.
A commercial and medical development site located opposite Kanwal Public School and adjacent to Tuggerah Private Hospital. Under E3 Productivity Support zoning and the Kanwal Enterprise overlay, the site supports day surgery, health service facilities, childcare, and retail uses with up to 2:1 FSR.
Master-planned residential infill precinct across Precincts A, B, and C in Hamlyn Terrace providing target housing density, bushland protection corridors, local parks, and connected pedestrian networks.
The Best Start Early Learning Centre at 54-60 Wallarah Road, Gorokan, is a purpose-built long day childcare and early learning facility designed for approximately 100 children. The centre provides indoor activity rooms, shaded outdoor nature-play areas, staff facilities, and dedicated at-grade parking with safe access off Wallarah Road.
High-density residential urban renewal master plan providing up to 675 apartment dwellings across buildings up to 12 storeys, 15% affordable housing allocation, and new public open space on the border of Wadalba and Kanwal.
Long-term planning and asset improvement program for Lake Haven Centre, a single-level sub-regional shopping centre owned by Vicinity Centres. The centre has 43,205 sqm of gross lettable area, 5.7 million annual visits, and is anchored by Kmart, Aldi, Coles and Woolworths with an adjoining business park.
A strategic health and medical expansion framework (Chapter 5.35 of Central Coast DCP) designated to enhance Wyong Hospital's surrounding precinct. The plan enables integrated medical services, commercial office space, and seniors housing with height bonuses up to 20m.
Reclassification and rezoning of Central Coast Council-owned operational and community land at 48W Wallarah Road (Lot 2 DP 733448). The planning proposal rezones the site from RE1 Public Recreation to RE2 Private Recreation and reclassifies it as Operational Land to enable long-term leasing and integration with the adjacent Wallarah Bay Recreation Club.
Wadalba East Urban Release Area is a major master-planned release precinct. Earmarked for approximately 1,200 residential lots, the development includes integrated wildlife conservation corridors, drainage infrastructure, and new internal road connections.
An active transport infrastructure program delivered by Central Coast Council and Transport for NSW establishing key missing shared pathway and cycleway connections across Lake Haven, Charmhaven, and Warnervale along Pacific Highway, Sparks Road, and Louisiana Road to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity to major town centres, local schools, and…
A major regional leisure and aquatic facility proposed by Central Coast Council for the Lake Haven precinct. Included in Council's Key Enabling Projects 2026, the facility will deliver modern indoor aquatic pools, sports courts, wellness spaces, and community recreation amenities to serve the growing northern Central Coast region.
Construction of new active transport footpaths along Robson Avenue (~364m) and Gorokan Drive (~270m) in Gorokan. Delivered under Central Coast Council's footpath upgrade program to improve pedestrian connectivity, accessibility, and safety near local schools and community amenities.
Construction of a 1.45km, 3-metre wide shared pathway, timber boardwalks, and revetment works along the Tuggerah Lake foreshore in Tuggerawong from Palmer Street to Don Small Oval. The project improves active transport links and recreational connectivity for the local community.
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Estimated completion year of the 73 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 13, 2027 17, 2028 21, 2029 7, 2030 5, 2031 0, 2032 2, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 5, 2036 1. 20 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 203 substantial development applications lodged in and around Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven over the past 5 years, 157 in the last 12 months; 45 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 2, 2022 17, 2023 5, 2024 9, 2025 18, 2026 (to Oct) 152.
Key application Area 22 And 23, St Leonards South Multi-Resi | $124m | 314 dwellings Under Assessment
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 203 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 157 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.9 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 38th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 65 | ABS building approvals | 68th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 111 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 45 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 include: Hamlyn Terrace - Louisiana Road Infill Precinct (Approved); Wallarah Road and Pacific Highway Residential Redevelopment (Approved); Kanwal Craigie Avenue Precinct Urban Renewal (Planning); Northern Regional Leisure and Aquatic Centre (Planning); and Wadalba East Urban Release Area (Planning). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Residential Development, and Transport & Logistics, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 currently ranks below national averages at the 29th percentile.
On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Dwelling approval activity in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 area has seen 103 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2's current population of 22,913 has been supported by 65 approvals on average over recent years.
The Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 has seen 2.9 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 6.2 approvals in Greater Sydney. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 475 people in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2, compared to one for every 165 in Greater Sydney.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 65, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 has grown by approximately 101 people, while 324 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 0.3 people added for each new dwelling approval. This low ratio indicates housing supply is outpacing population growth, potentially creating market oversupply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,913 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +2.5% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
| Population density | 2,037 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 71st percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 22,362 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 551 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +0.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 11.25 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 was estimated to be approximately 22,913 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 22,880 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The gorokan - kanwal - charmhaven sa2 has added approximately 551 people and shown a 2.46% increase from the 22,362 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is estimated at 2,037 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.3% per annum.
Population growth in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is driven by: Overseas migration (77.4%), Interstate migration (22.6%), Natural increase (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 77.4% of overall population gains.
Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven's median age exceeds the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 65th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 16.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 25.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 48.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 42 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 10.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 13.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 11.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 12.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 11.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 8.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 3.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 at 42 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 42 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 42 years as at August 2026, Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven is 5 years older than the Greater Sydney 2021 Census average (37 years) and 4 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 11.7% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 compared to the Greater Sydney region is the 35 - 44 group, making up 11.5% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 show significant variance compared to Greater Sydney. The most over-represented age groups are 75-84 year-olds (8.1% vs 5.3%) and 85+ year-olds (3.1% vs 2.1%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 16.6% of the population in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 23.0% of the population in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 as at August 2026.
Income figures position the area below 77% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $54,557 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 31st percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $64,276 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $1,239 | 2021 Census, weekly | 16th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $625 | 2021 Census, weekly | 14th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 11.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $1,536 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 31.7% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is approximately $58,038. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $54,557.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is approximately $68,377. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $64,276.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is approximately $58,038 compared to $67,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $54,557 and $63,183 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is approximately $68,377 compared to $92,214 in Greater Sydney. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $64,276 and $86,684 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2's households (~29.5% / 2,525 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 29.5% of households. In comparison, Greater Sydney's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 30.9% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is $1,239/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is $1,536/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is $625/wk.
The Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2's median income among taxpayers is $54,557 and the average income stands at $64,276, which compares to figures for Greater Sydney's of $63,183 and $86,684 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 6.38% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $58,038 (median) and $68,377 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is $4,285 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The gorokan - kanwal - charmhaven sa2's disposable income is $4,285 compared to $7,412 for Greater Sydney, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis reveals Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 57.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 10,059 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 19,713 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 10,779 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of June 2026, the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 has approximately 10,059 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 6.7%. The unemployment rate is moderate, indicating some available workforce capacity. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of June 2026, the unemployment rate in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 stands at 6.7%, which is 2.5 percentage points above Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (19.4% of employment), construction (12.7%), and retail trade (12.5%). Other significant employers include manufacturing and accommodation & food.
Over the past year to June 2026, the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Sydney saw employment increased and its unemployment rate dropped.
The workforce participation rate in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is 57.2%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This moderate participation rate suggests some residents may face barriers to workforce entry. The local rate trailing the Greater Sydney average of 68.9%, suggesting potential for increased workforce participation.
The gorokan - kanwal - charmhaven sa2 shows notable specialisation in health care & social assistance, which employs 19.4% of the local workforce compared to 14.1% across Greater Sydney. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 4 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The gorokan - kanwal - charmhaven sa2's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 1.1% growth, ranking 19th out of 37 regions nationally.
Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 8.2% | 2021 Census | 5th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 2.0% | 2021 Census | 16th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 11.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 34.6% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.3% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 9.1% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 44.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 28.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 3.4% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.7% | 2021 Census | 40th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 8.0% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
11.5% of people aged 15 and over in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 have university qualifications, compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney.
44.9% of people aged 15 and over in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 have no formal qualifications, compared to 34.2% in Greater Sydney.
The gorokan - kanwal - charmhaven sa2 ranks in the 13th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 are: Certificate (34.6%), Advanced Diploma (9.1%), Bachelor Degree (8.2%).
28.1% of the population in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.7% in primary school, 8.0% in secondary school, 3.4% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is 932, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage compared to the national average of 1000.
There are 4 schools within the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,298 students.
The gorokan - kanwal - charmhaven sa2 includes 3 primary schools, 1 secondary school.
Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven features high concentrations of single parent families and lone person households but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.4 people | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 30.1% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 23.0% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 24.5% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 17.5% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 3.6% | 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 8,559 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 8,770 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 66.3% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.8 per family | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 had 8,559 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 2.5% to an estimated 8,770 households today.
The average household size in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is 2.4 people. This compares to 2.7 in Greater Sydney and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 66.3% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (30.1%), group households (3.6%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 5,675 family households, couples with children account for 23.0% of all households, couples without children at home 24.5%, and single parent families 17.5%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Sydney, the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 30.1% (versus 23.2% in Greater Sydney). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 66.3% compared to 72.6% in Greater Sydney. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 have an average of 1.8 children, slightly above the Greater Sydney average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 36.6% of the adult population are currently married, while 38.0% have never married. This compares to 48.3% married and 36.4% never married across Greater Sydney.
Single-person households represent 30.1% of all households in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2, higher than the average for Greater Sydney of 23.2%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 3.6% of households, slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%.
Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 13.3% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 6.0% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 94.0% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 88.9% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 86.7% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 5.3% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.9% of its population being citizens, 86.7% born in Australia, and 94.0% speaking English only at home.
The main religion in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven was found to be Christianity, which makes up 54.3% of people in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven. This compares to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven are Australian, comprising 31.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 17.8%, English, comprising 31.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Sydney's 19.0%, and Irish, comprising 7.8% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Australian Aboriginal is notably overrepresented at 5.3% of Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven (vs 1.3% across Greater Sydney), Maltese at 0.8% (vs 1.0%) and Maori at 0.7% (vs 0.4%).
13.3% of the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 population was born overseas, compared to 40.5% across Greater Sydney.
6.0% of the population in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 39.5% in Greater Sydney.
5.3% of the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.3% in Greater Sydney.
88.9% of the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 population holds citizenship, compared to 80.8% in Greater Sydney.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 33.8% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 33.4% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 82.5% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,700 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 39th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 32.8% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 7.2% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $360 | 2021 Census, weekly | 46th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 29.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 94th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 31.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 93rd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
In the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2, 33.4% of homes are owned outright, 32.8% are owned with a mortgage, and 33.8% are rented.
According to the latest data, 82.5% of dwellings in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 are houses.
In the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2, 9.8% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 7.2% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 stands at 33.4%, compared to 28.7% in Greater Sydney.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is $1,700, compared to $2,427 in Greater Sydney.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is $1,084, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2, households with mortgages typically spend 31.7% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 29.1% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 shows mortgage holders spending 31.7% of income on repayments (vs 27.0% in Greater Sydney), while renters spend 29.1% of income on rent (vs 22.6% in Greater Sydney).
The dwelling mix in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 consists of 82.5% detached houses, 7.2% semi-detached dwellings, 9.8% apartments, and 0.5% other dwelling types.
Housing in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven consumes approximately 20.2% of median household income ($5,365 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven show attached dwellings contributing 10% of approvals compared to 18% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 90% of applications versus 82% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Health performance in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 49.6% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 26th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 57.7% | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 9.5% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 66.9% | 2021 Census | 3rd percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 3.1% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
Around 49.6% of people in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.8% in Greater Sydney.
In the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2, 9.5% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.2% of people in Greater Sydney require similar assistance.
9.2% of people in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.4% of the population across Greater Sydney is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 5.8% of the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 population, while in Greater Sydney, 4.3% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
4.6% of people in the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 have heart disease. Across Greater Sydney,3.2% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2, 49.6% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Sydney sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.8%.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 69 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 69th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 193 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 91st percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 3,778 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 68th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 119 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 96 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.3 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 19.4% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 193 public transport stops within the Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2.
The Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven SA2 has 3,778 weekly trips across 96 routes, averaging 539 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 157 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 509 m away and the nearest pharmacy 707 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 193 stops nearby, 3,778 weekly trips, access rating 69 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 53 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 53rd percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 509 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 707 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 755 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 792 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest GP | 839 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 2.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 8 long day care centres with 309 places in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven, about 4.4 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven's resilient property market has recorded 441 sales in the 12 months to September 2026, comprising 99% residential and 1% commercial transactions.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven's median age exceeds the national pattern.
Income figures position the area below 77% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch.
AreaSearch analysis reveals Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide.
Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally.
Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven features high concentrations of single parent families and lone person households but relatively few couples with children, with a smaller average household size than Greater Sydney.
Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Health performance in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven is a key challenge relative to locations nationally with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be in line with the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven has an estimated 22,913 residents, up 2.5% since the 2021 Census, with 15 projects tracked in Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven.
Data currency
Refreshed . Sales to Oct 2026, rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Aug 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 14 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
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Suburbs and Localities (SAL) represent commonly-used suburb or locality names (postal-style areas) and may use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (102021048). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) boundaries for statistical reporting (for example census and ERP). SA2 areas can differ materially from Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, even when they share similar names, because they are defined for different purposes and often use different geographic boundaries.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Gorokan - Kanwal - Charmhaven with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
