Green Point (Central Coast) vs North Gosford
The verdict
North Gosford is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.30M in Green Point (Central Coast). North Gosford rates higher for transport (76 vs 51). Green Point (Central Coast) is closer to the coast (5.5 km vs 8.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Green Point (Central Coast) rates higher (91 vs 41/100 in North Gosford).
Scores
| Green Point (Central Coast) | North Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 76 |
| Transport | 51 | 76 |
| Education | 58 | 58 |
| Liveability | 71 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Green Point (Central Coast) | North Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,810 | 3,986 |
| Median age | 48 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,510 | $1,406 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.5% | 35.8% |
| Born in Australia | 75.9% | 70.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Green Point (Central Coast) Moderate Growth · North Gosford High Growth
Property
| Green Point (Central Coast) | North Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.30M | $925K |
| Median unit price | $770K | $681K |
| House price YoY | 7.5% | 10.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $690 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Green Point (Central Coast) | North Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 88 | 326 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 73 | 125 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 323 | 552 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,261 | 5,193 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Green Point (Central Coast) | North Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,101 | 905 |
See the full school list on each profile: Green Point (Central Coast) · North Gosford
Transport
| Green Point (Central Coast) | North Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 63 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 133 | 140 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.6 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Green Point (Central Coast) | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 10 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 34 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.5 km | 8.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 49.3 km | 52.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.5 km | 8.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Green Point (Central Coast) | North Gosford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,810 | 3,986 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,736 | 4,345 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,535 | 6,249 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | 2.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Green Point (Central Coast) or North Gosford?
Green Point (Central Coast) has the higher residential safety score (Green Point (Central Coast) 91/100 vs North Gosford 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Green Point (Central Coast) or North Gosford?
North Gosford is more affordable, with a median house price of $925K versus $1.30M.
Which has better schools, Green Point (Central Coast) or North Gosford?
Green Point (Central Coast) has a higher average school ICSEA (Green Point (Central Coast) 1101 vs North Gosford 905; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Green Point (Central Coast) or North Gosford?
North Gosford has the higher transport score (Green Point (Central Coast) 51/100 vs North Gosford 76/100).
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