Gosford vs Point Frederick
The verdict
Gosford is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.98M in Point Frederick. Gosford rates higher for transport (92 vs 76). Gosford has a shorter estimated CBD commute (92 vs 134 min). On the separate residential safety score, Point Frederick rates higher (28 vs 6/100 in Gosford).
Scores
| Gosford | Point Frederick | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 78 |
| Transport | 92 | 76 |
| Education | 65 | 65 |
| Liveability | 94 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gosford | Point Frederick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,873 | 2,043 |
| Median age | 35 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,421 | $1,631 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.6% | 45.2% |
| Born in Australia | 58.1% | 68.6% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2 |
Growth: Gosford High Growth · Point Frederick High Growth
Property
| Gosford | Point Frederick | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $1.98M |
| Median unit price | $623K | $739K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $690 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 38 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gosford | Point Frederick | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 6 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 657 | 685 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 431 | 245 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,211 | 245 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 26,575 | 5,629 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gosford | Point Frederick | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 8 | 0 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,053 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Gosford · Point Frederick
Transport
| Gosford | Point Frederick | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 76 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 56 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 92 | 134 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 170 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Gosford | Point Frederick | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 11 | 28 |
| Medical GPs | 11 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.6 km | 8.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 51.7 km | 49.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.8 km | 9.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 290 m | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Gosford | Point Frederick | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,873 | 2,043 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,312 | 2,227 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,640 | 3,203 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.18% | 2.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gosford or Point Frederick?
Point Frederick has the higher residential safety score (Gosford 6/100 vs Point Frederick 28/100).
Which is more affordable, Gosford or Point Frederick?
Gosford is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.98M.
Which has better public transport, Gosford or Point Frederick?
Gosford has the higher transport score (Gosford 92/100 vs Point Frederick 76/100).
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