East Gosford vs Narara
The verdict
Narara is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.20M in East Gosford. East Gosford rates higher for liveability (92 vs 84). Narara rates higher for transport (89 vs 76). East Gosford is closer to the coast (8.3 km vs 11.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Narara rates higher (71 vs 45/100 in East Gosford).
Scores
| East Gosford | Narara | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 78 |
| Transport | 76 | 89 |
| Education | 59 | 57 |
| Liveability | 92 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Gosford | Narara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,391 | 8,471 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,330 | $1,896 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.4% | 35.2% |
| Born in Australia | 72.3% | 77.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: East Gosford High Growth · Narara Moderate Growth
Property
| East Gosford | Narara | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | $826K | $725K |
| House price YoY | -18.0% | -4.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Gosford | Narara | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 296 | 165 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 433 | 153 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 433 | 401 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,828 | 2,987 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Gosford | Narara | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,063 | 1,010 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Gosford · Narara
Transport
| East Gosford | Narara | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 63 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 136 | 97 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 850 m |
Liveability
| East Gosford | Narara | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 2 |
| Parks | 6 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 12 |
| Swimming pools | 33 | 33 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.3 km | 11.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 50.6 km | 54.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.3 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| East Gosford | Narara | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,391 | 8,471 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,786 | 8,747 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,884 | 10,081 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.18% | 0.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Gosford or Narara?
Narara has the higher residential safety score (East Gosford 45/100 vs Narara 71/100).
Which is more affordable, East Gosford or Narara?
Narara is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $1.20M.
Which has better schools, East Gosford or Narara?
East Gosford has a higher average school ICSEA (East Gosford 1063 vs Narara 1010; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Gosford or Narara?
Narara has the higher transport score (East Gosford 76/100 vs Narara 89/100).
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