Gosford vs Green Point (Central Coast)
The verdict
Gosford is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.30M in Green Point (Central Coast). Gosford rates higher for transport (92 vs 51). Green Point (Central Coast) is closer to the coast (5.5 km vs 9.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Green Point (Central Coast) rates higher (91 vs 6/100 in Gosford).
Scores
| Gosford | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 60 |
| Transport | 92 | 51 |
| Education | 65 | 58 |
| Liveability | 94 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gosford | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,873 | 6,810 |
| Median age | 35 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,421 | $1,510 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.6% | 36.5% |
| Born in Australia | 58.1% | 75.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Gosford High Growth · Green Point (Central Coast) Moderate Growth
Property
| Gosford | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $1.30M |
| Median unit price | $623K | $770K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 7.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 55 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gosford | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 6 | 91 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 657 | 88 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 431 | 73 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,211 | 323 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 26,575 | 2,261 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gosford | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | 1,101 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gosford · Green Point (Central Coast)
Transport
| Gosford | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 51 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 63 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 92 | 133 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 170 m | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Gosford | Green Point (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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.6 km | 5.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.7 km | 49.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 290 m | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Gosford | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,873 | 6,810 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,312 | 6,736 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,640 | 7,535 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.18% | -0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gosford or Green Point (Central Coast)?
Green Point (Central Coast) has the higher residential safety score (Gosford 6/100 vs Green Point (Central Coast) 91/100).
Which is more affordable, Gosford or Green Point (Central Coast)?
Gosford is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.30M.
Which has better schools, Gosford or Green Point (Central Coast)?
Green Point (Central Coast) has a higher average school ICSEA (Gosford 1053 vs Green Point (Central Coast) 1101; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gosford or Green Point (Central Coast)?
Gosford has the higher transport score (Gosford 92/100 vs Green Point (Central Coast) 51/100).
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