Gosforth vs Hillsborough (Maitland)
The verdict
Gosforth rates higher for education (40 vs 20). Gosforth is closer to the coast (38.9 km vs 41.3 km).
Scores
GosforthHillsborough (Maitland)
| Gosforth | Hillsborough (Maitland) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 14 |
| Transport | 18 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 20 |
| Liveability | 24 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gosforth | Hillsborough (Maitland) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 82 | 50 |
| Median age | 51 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,416 | $2,333 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 78.0% | 86.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Gosforth High Growth · Hillsborough (Maitland) High Growth
Property
| Gosforth | Hillsborough (Maitland) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $2.10M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gosforth | Hillsborough (Maitland) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,220 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,317 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gosforth | Hillsborough (Maitland) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Gosforth · Hillsborough (Maitland)
Transport
| Gosforth | Hillsborough (Maitland) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 18 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.5 km | 10.1 km |
Liveability
| Gosforth | Hillsborough (Maitland) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 11 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 38.9 km | 41.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 138.3 km | 140.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.1 km | 18.5 km |
Population & growth
| Gosforth | Hillsborough (Maitland) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 82 | 50 |
| Estimated 2025 | 92 | 56 |
| Projected 2041 | 117 | 72 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.92% | 2.87% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Gosforth or Hillsborough (Maitland)?
Gosforth has the higher transport score (Gosforth 18/100 vs Hillsborough (Maitland) 0/100).
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