Gorokan, New South Wales

Gorokan (/ɡɔːrəkən/) is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. Gorokan faces towards the Tuggerah Lake and the Budgewoi Lake on the western shores. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.

Gorokan
Central Coast, New South Wales
Shore of Tuggerah Lake facing north
Gorokan
Coordinates33°15′25″S 151°31′05″E
Population8,367 (2016 census)
 • Density2,700/km2 (6,990/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2263
Elevation10 m (33 ft)
Area3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Location
  • 17 km (11 mi) N of The Entrance
  • 11 km (7 mi) NE of Wyong
  • 57 km (35 mi) SW of Newcastle
  • 36 km (22 mi) NNE of Gosford
  • 106 km (66 mi) NNE of Sydney
LGA(s)Central Coast Council
ParishMunmorah
State electorate(s)Wyong
Federal division(s)Dobell
Suburbs around Gorokan:
Charmhaven Lake Haven Budgewoi Lake
Kanwal Gorokan Budgewoi Lake
Tuggerah Lake Toukley

The word "Gorokan" means "The Morning Dawn" from the language of the Awabakal (an Aboriginal tribe). There are two schools in the area, Gorokan Public School and Gorokan High School.

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