Gosford vs Green Point (Central Coast)
The verdict
Gosford is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.24M 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).
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 | $1.03M | $1.24M |
| Median unit price | $583K | $785K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 0.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 56 | 34 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gosford | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 6 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 657 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 431 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,211 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 79,130 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gosford | Green Point (Central Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,048 | 1,087 |
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) | 111 | 160 |
| 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 more affordable, Gosford or Green Point (Central Coast)?
Gosford is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.03M versus $1.24M.
Which has better schools, Gosford or Green Point (Central Coast)?
Green Point (Central Coast) has a higher average school ICSEA (Gosford 1048 vs Green Point (Central Coast) 1087; 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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