Gorokan, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Gorokan is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 8,624. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

8,624 Population 10/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone

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People

Population8,624
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population8,624
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-33.2576°, 151.5097°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (799 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gorokan

Gorokan is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 8,624. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Climate in Gorokan

Gorokan has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (13.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1214 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.5°C / 74°F 20.2° / 26.8° 78.6
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.2° 125.0
Mar 22.3°C / 72°F 19° / 25.6° 117.1
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 16.1° / 23.2° 141.7
May 16.8°C / 62°F 13.1° / 20.4° 100.2
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 11.1° / 18.2° 165.4
Jul 13.7°C / 57°F 9.9° / 17.5° 88.1
Aug 14.7°C / 58°F 10.5° / 18.9° 74.7
Sep 17°C / 63°F 12.8° / 21.3° 72.9
Oct 19°C / 66°F 15° / 23.1° 74.5
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 16.8° / 24.1° 96.0
Dec 22°C / 72°F 18.6° / 25.3° 80.2
Gorokan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area901.8 sq mi (2,335.6 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates33.2576°S, 151.5097°E
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 43 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 75 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 122 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 125 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 127 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 120 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 131 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 115 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 119 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 134 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 99 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 38 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 120 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 90 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 135 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 118 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 114 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 114 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
February 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in Coldest
July 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
August 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in Driest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in

Gorokan has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 56°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Gorokan

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gorokan Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gorokan

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gorokan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barkers Barn
Classroom
Henry Kendall Historical Museum
Old Sydney Town
RSL Museum
South Sea Island Museum
St Joseph's Boys Home Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Wyong District Museum & Historical Society

Libraries in Gorokan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bateau Bay Village Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Gosford Regional Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Lake Haven Library0.0
Morisset Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Swansea Library0.0
The Entrance Library & Council Services0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Toukley Library0.0
Tuggerah Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gorokan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gosford City Farmers Market
Gosford City Farmers Market
Terrigal Beach Markets
Terrigal Beach Markets
Toukley Lions Markets

Gas Stations in Gorokan

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1354061075
Shell/Coles Service Station

Breweries in Gorokan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bay Rd Brewing
Bay Rd Brewing
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Six Strings Brewery
Six Strings Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Gorokan

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Airports Near Gorokan

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra Airfield-Small Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip-Small Airport
Elderslie Airport-Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield-Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport-Small Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip-Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Warkworth Airport-Small Airport
Warnervale Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Gorokan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gorokan

Treatment Centers in Gorokan

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Glen Centre

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gorokan

What is the population of Gorokan?

Gorokan has a population of 8,624 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 901.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gorokan?

Gorokan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.

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