Gosford vs North Gosford
The verdict
North Gosford is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.11M in Gosford. Gosford rates higher for transport (92 vs 76). North Gosford is closer to the coast (8.5 km vs 9.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, North Gosford rates higher (41 vs 6/100 in Gosford).
Scores
| Gosford | North Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 76 |
| Transport | 92 | 76 |
| Education | 65 | 58 |
| Liveability | 94 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gosford | North Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,873 | 3,986 |
| Median age | 35 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,421 | $1,406 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.6% | 35.8% |
| Born in Australia | 58.1% | 70.7% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Gosford High Growth · North Gosford High Growth
Property
| Gosford | North Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $925K |
| Median unit price | $623K | $681K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 10.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gosford | North Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 6 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 657 | 326 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 431 | 125 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,211 | 552 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 26,575 | 5,193 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gosford | North Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | 905 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gosford · North Gosford
Transport
| Gosford | North Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 76 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 92 | 140 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 170 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Gosford | North 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 20 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 11 | 34 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.6 km | 8.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.7 km | 52.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | 8.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 290 m | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Gosford | North Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,873 | 3,986 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,312 | 4,345 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,640 | 6,249 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.18% | 2.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gosford or North Gosford?
North Gosford has the higher residential safety score (Gosford 6/100 vs North Gosford 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Gosford or North Gosford?
North Gosford is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.11M.
Which has better schools, Gosford or North Gosford?
Gosford has a higher average school ICSEA (Gosford 1053 vs North Gosford 905; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gosford or North Gosford?
Gosford has the higher transport score (Gosford 92/100 vs North Gosford 76/100).
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