North Gosford
NSW 2250 • Greater Sydney
About North Gosford
North Gosford is a suburban locality on the New South Wales Central Coast, situated approximately 2 kilometres north of Gosford's central business district and around 77 kilometres north of Sydney, within the Central Coast Council local government area. With a population of 3,986 and a median age of 36, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, professionals, and long-term residents drawn by its proximity to Gosford's services and relatively affordable housing compared to Sydney. The compact suburb covers under 2 square kilometres and is characterised by a mix of freestanding homes and medium-density residential properties.
Residents of North Gosford benefit from easy access to Gosford's city centre, which offers shopping centres, the Central Coast Hospital precinct, schools, and Gosford railway station with regular services to Sydney via the Central Coast Line. The suburb is within convenient reach of a range of public and private schools, making it a practical choice for families. Parks and bushland reserves are accessible nearby, and the broader Central Coast lifestyle — including beaches, Brisbane Water, and national parks — is within a short drive, offering a relaxed alternative to Sydney suburban living.
North 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
- Central Coast local bus routes — Gosford CBD and Central Coast suburbs 5-10 min to Gosford
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ M1 Pacific Motorway provides main road access; Gosford station is the nearest train link
Most daily errands require a car; the Gosford CBD is a short drive away for shops and services
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 North Gosford by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View North Gosford Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "North Gosford" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
113 state housing + 96 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 142
- 2. New Zealand 114
- 3. Philippines 93
- 4. India 91
- 5. South Korea 47
- 6. China 45
- 7. South Africa 27
- 8. Scotland 21
- 9. United States 20
- 10. Nepal 17
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)