Gosford vs Niagara Park
The verdict
Niagara Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $984K versus $1.11M in Gosford. Gosford rates higher for liveability (94 vs 65). Gosford is closer to the coast (9.6 km vs 11.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Niagara Park rates higher (92 vs 6/100 in Gosford).
Scores
| Gosford | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 69 |
| Transport | 92 | 87 |
| Education | 65 | 53 |
| Liveability | 94 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gosford | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,873 | 2,779 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,421 | $1,780 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.6% | 31.1% |
| Born in Australia | 58.1% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Gosford High Growth · Niagara Park Stable
Property
| Gosford | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $984K |
| Median unit price | $623K | $730K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 24.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gosford | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 6 | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 657 | 72 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 431 | 36 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,211 | 360 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 26,575 | 3,167 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gosford | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | 1,008 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gosford · Niagara Park
Transport
| Gosford | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 87 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 92 | 101 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 170 m | 940 m |
Liveability
| 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 | 20 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 11 | 11 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.6 km | 11.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.7 km | 56.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 290 m | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Gosford | Niagara Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,873 | 2,779 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,312 | 2,788 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,640 | 3,049 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.18% | 0.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gosford or Niagara Park?
Niagara Park has the higher residential safety score (Gosford 6/100 vs Niagara Park 92/100).
Which is more affordable, Gosford or Niagara Park?
Niagara Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $984K versus $1.11M.
Which has better schools, Gosford or Niagara Park?
Gosford has a higher average school ICSEA (Gosford 1053 vs Niagara Park 1008; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gosford or Niagara Park?
Gosford has the higher transport score (Gosford 92/100 vs Niagara Park 87/100).
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