East Gosford
NSW 2250 • Greater Sydney
About East Gosford
East Gosford is a well-established suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, located just 2 kilometres southeast of the Gosford CBD and approximately 75 kilometres north of Sydney. With a population of around 4,400 residents, it occupies 2.1 square kilometres and sits at a low elevation of 14 metres. The suburb is part of the Central Coast Council local government area and benefits from its close proximity to both Brisbane Water and the commercial heart of Gosford.
East Gosford offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with excellent access to waterfront areas, cafés, and local shops along the main commercial strip. The suburb is home to East Gosford Public School and is well-served by nearby health and retail facilities. Its convenient location between Gosford station and the scenic Brisbane Water foreshore makes it attractive to commuters and retirees alike. The mix of older homes and modern apartments provides diverse housing options at more affordable prices than Sydney.
East Gosford falls under postcode 2250 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gosford electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 18, 19 — Gosford Interchange 5-10 min
- Route 21, 22 — Erina Fair / Terrigal 15-25 min
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Gosford station is a 5-min drive or short bus ride away. Direct trains to Sydney Central.
Many daily errands can be done on foot along the East Gosford shopping strip. Good footpaths and flat terrain.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Central Mangrove Public School ICSEA 8864373 1156 1708 Wisemans Ferry Rd
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Gosford East Public School ICSEA 1017York & Webb Sts
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12 Penrose Crescent
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Erina High School ICSEA 996152 The Entrance Rd
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13 Frederick Street
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Gosford High School ICSEA 11574325 2048 Racecourse Rd
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Gosford Public School ICSEA 10494349 3600 Faunce St West
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Henry Kendall High School ICSEA 103002 4325 2110 50-64 Faunce St West
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Holgate Public School ICSEA 10474367 7444 189 Wattle Tree Road
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Kango/Commercial Rd
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Kariong Mountains High School ICSEA 9684340 0246 10 Festival Drive
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Kariong Public School ICSEA 10074340 1885 Langford Drive
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Kulnura Public School ICSEA 97502 4376 1264 9 Williams Rd
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Lisarow High School ICSEA 10144328 4599 2 The Ridgeway
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Lisarow Public School ICSEA 1035McDonalds Rd
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Narara Public School ICSEA 1008Newling St
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Glenvale School ICSEA 9634325 7783 Narara Creek Rd
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Narara Valley High School ICSEA 974Cnr Fountains & Pandala Rds
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47 Brisbane Water Drive
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Chertsey Primary School ICSEA 9354325 3963 Willow Rd
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Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in East Gosford by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View East Gosford Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "East Gosford" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
174 state housing + 40 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 205
- 2. New Zealand 84
- 3. India 77
- 4. Philippines 60
- 5. China 51
- 6. South Korea 39
- 7. South Africa 37
- 8. Thailand 22
- 9. Brazil 21
- 10. Scotland 21
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)