East Gosford vs Niagara Park
The verdict
Niagara Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $984K versus $1.20M in East Gosford. East Gosford rates higher for liveability (92 vs 65). Niagara Park rates higher for transport (87 vs 76). East Gosford is closer to the coast (8.3 km vs 11.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Niagara Park rates higher (92 vs 45/100 in East Gosford).
Scores
| East Gosford | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 69 |
| Transport | 76 | 87 |
| Education | 59 | 53 |
| Liveability | 92 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Gosford | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,391 | 2,779 |
| Median age | 44 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,330 | $1,780 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.4% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 72.3% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Growth: East Gosford High Growth · Niagara Park Stable
Property
| East Gosford | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $984K |
| Median unit price | $826K | $730K |
| House price YoY | -18.0% | 24.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 45 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Gosford | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 296 | 72 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 433 | 36 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 433 | 360 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,828 | 3,167 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Gosford | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,063 | 1,008 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Gosford · Niagara Park
Transport
| East Gosford | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 136 | 101 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 940 m |
Liveability
| East Gosford | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 33 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.3 km | 11.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 50.6 km | 56.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.3 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| East Gosford | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,391 | 2,779 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,786 | 2,788 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,884 | 3,049 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.18% | 0.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Gosford or Niagara Park?
Niagara Park has the higher residential safety score (East Gosford 45/100 vs Niagara Park 92/100).
Which is more affordable, East Gosford or Niagara Park?
Niagara Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $984K versus $1.20M.
Which has better schools, East Gosford or Niagara Park?
East Gosford has a higher average school ICSEA (East Gosford 1063 vs Niagara Park 1008; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Gosford or Niagara Park?
Niagara Park has the higher transport score (East Gosford 76/100 vs Niagara Park 87/100).
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