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Gosford

NSW 2250 • Greater Sydney

4,873
Population (2021)
$46,020
Median Income
2.95 km²
Area
$390/wk
Median Rent
Regional HubWaterfrontCoastalCommuter-FriendlySea Change

About Gosford

Gosford is the commercial heart of the Central Coast, a waterfront city positioned at the northern end of Brisbane Water approximately 77 kilometres north of Sydney. With nearly 5,000 residents in the CBD proper and serving as the regional hub for over 178,000 people, Gosford functions as a satellite city with comprehensive services. The area offers a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters, making it attractive for those seeking coastal living.

The Gosford waterfront precinct offers scenic views, boating facilities and dining along Brisbane Water. The CBD features retail shopping along Mann Street, cultural venues, and easy access to beautiful beaches at Terrigal and Avoca. Residents enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle while maintaining connectivity to Sydney via regular train services. The area attracts retirees, sea-changers and young professionals seeking affordability combined with natural beauty and a slower pace of life.

Gosford falls under postcode 2250 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gosford electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2250
Urban Area
Gosford - West
LGA / Council
Central Coast
Federal Electorate
Robertson
State Electorate
Gosford
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.42°, 151.34°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
2.95 km²
Elevation
30m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gosford
0.2 km
3 mins

Bus Services

  • Various — Local services to Terrigal, Erina, Woy Woy 15-30 mins
  • Coach — Direct to Sydney Central 1h 45 mins

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
77 km
By Train
1h 20-30 mins to Central
By Bus
1h 45 mins (express coach)
By Car (Peak)
1h 30-2h
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 10 mins

🛣️ Regular express trains during peak hours; M1 motorway access

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot in the CBD

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    West Gosford Shopping Centre Cnr Brisbane Water Drive & Corumbene Road West Gosford 2250 NSW

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Gosford, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Woy Woy Railway Tunnel
Woy Woy Road Gosford • SHR #01835
Gosford Courthouse and Police Station (former)
45 Mann Street, Gosford • SHR #02103

🔍 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 Gosford by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Gosford Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Gosford" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$390
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,665
Avg Household Size
1.9 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
3.5%

66 state housing + 18 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,499
Census 2021
4,873
▲ 39.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,388
Income 2021
$46,020
▲ 23.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,831
Born Overseas 1,698

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 242
  • 2. Nepal 199
  • 3. Philippines 157
  • 4. England 151
  • 5. China 131
  • 6. New Zealand 84
  • 7. South Korea 60
  • 8. Bangladesh 34
  • 9. Brazil 30
  • 10. Germany 30

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,472
Australian 1,248
Irish 483
Scottish 425
Chinese 267
Indian 243
Filipino 181
German 167
Australian Aboriginal 133
Italian 114

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,910
Both parents born in Australia
2,030
Both parents born overseas
566
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
40.8%
Christianity
35.3%
Hinduism
7.1%
Buddhism
2.9%
Islam
2.7%
Sikhism
1.3%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
242 (5.0%)
5-14 years
310 (6.4%)
15-19 years
154 (3.2%)
20-24 years
436 (8.9%)
25-34 years
1,287 (26.4%)
35-44 years
759 (15.6%)
45-54 years
558 (11.5%)
55-64 years
498 (10.2%)
65-74 years
413 (8.5%)
75-84 years
180 (3.7%)
85+ years
44 (0.9%)

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