East Gosford vs Springfield (Central Coast)
The verdict
Springfield (Central Coast) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.20M in East Gosford. East Gosford rates higher for transport (76 vs 57). Springfield (Central Coast) is closer to the coast (6.7 km vs 8.3 km).
Scores
| East Gosford | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 67 |
| Transport | 76 | 57 |
| Education | 59 | 58 |
| Liveability | 92 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Gosford | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,391 | 4,310 |
| Median age | 44 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,330 | $2,008 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.4% | 35.6% |
| Born in Australia | 72.3% | 81.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.8 |
Growth: East Gosford High Growth · Springfield (Central Coast) High Growth
Property
| East Gosford | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $1.00M |
| Median unit price | $787K | $805K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -4.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Gosford | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 296 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 433 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 410 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,397 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Gosford | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,063 | 950 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Gosford · Springfield (Central Coast)
Transport
| East Gosford | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 164 | 167 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 2.9 km |
Liveability
| East Gosford | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 33 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.3 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 50.6 km | 51.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.3 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.1 km | 3.2 km |
Population & growth
| East Gosford | Springfield (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,391 | 4,310 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,786 | 4,698 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,884 | 6,757 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.18% | 2.18% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, East Gosford or Springfield (Central Coast)?
Springfield (Central Coast) is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.00M versus $1.20M.
Which has better schools, East Gosford or Springfield (Central Coast)?
East Gosford has a higher average school ICSEA (East Gosford 1063 vs Springfield (Central Coast) 950; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Gosford or Springfield (Central Coast)?
East Gosford has the higher transport score (East Gosford 76/100 vs Springfield (Central Coast) 57/100).
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