Erina vs Gosford
The verdict
Gosford is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.21M in Erina. Gosford rates higher for transport (92 vs 34). Erina is closer to the coast (4.6 km vs 9.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Erina rates higher (73 vs 6/100 in Gosford).
Scores
| Erina | Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 85 |
| Transport | 34 | 92 |
| Education | 50 | 65 |
| Liveability | 63 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Erina | Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,205 | 4,873 |
| Median age | 61 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,010 | $1,421 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.1% | 44.6% |
| Born in Australia | 70.8% | 58.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.9 |
Growth: Erina Moderate Growth · Gosford High Growth
Property
| Erina | Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.21M | $1.03M |
| Median unit price | $670K | $583K |
| House price YoY | -31.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 56 |
Median price history
Safety
| Erina | Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 6 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 211 | 657 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 134 | 431 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 327 | 1,211 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,007 | 79,130 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Erina | Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,042 | 1,048 |
Transport
| Erina | Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 48 | 56 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 166 | 111 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.0 km | 170 m |
Liveability
| Erina | Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 20 |
| Parks | 3 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.6 km | 9.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.5 km | 51.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 9.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.4 km | 290 m |
Population & growth
| Erina | Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,205 | 4,873 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,149 | 5,312 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,759 | 7,640 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | 2.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Erina or Gosford?
Erina has the higher residential safety score (Erina 73/100 vs Gosford 6/100).
Which is more affordable, Erina or Gosford?
Gosford is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.21M.
Which has better schools, Erina or Gosford?
Gosford has a higher average school ICSEA (Erina 1042 vs Gosford 1048; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Erina or Gosford?
Gosford has the higher transport score (Erina 34/100 vs Gosford 92/100).
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