East Gosford
NSW 2250 · Central Coast
4,391 (2021) → 4,786 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
East Gosford is a high growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2250, about 51km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.20M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 76/100, and is a short drive from the coast. East Gosford has an overall score of 77/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 45/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.67%), New Zealand (1.91%), India (1.75%), Philippines (1.37%), China (1.16%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.48%), Korean (1.09%), Spanish (1.09%), Cantonese (0.73%), Filipino (0.57%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1026 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1077
- St Edward's Christian Brothers' CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 1076
- St Joseph's Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1072
- Gosford East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1025
- Aspect Central Coast School, East GosfordPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Rumbalara Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 1km
- ET Australia Secondary College Senior CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.3km
- Chertsey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 950
- ET Australia Secondary CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 966
- North Gosford Learning CentreCombined · Government · 2kmICSEA 886
- Gosford High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1144
- Henry Kendall High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1025
- Woodport Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1027
- Gosford Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1058
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1073
- Point Clare Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1053
- Erina High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 992
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about East Gosford
Is East Gosford safe?
East Gosford has a residential safety score of 45/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,397 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in East Gosford?
In East Gosford, the median house price is $1.20M and the median unit price is $787K. Median weekly house rent is $700.
How far is East Gosford from Sydney CBD?
East Gosford is about 50.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 164 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in East Gosford?
East Gosford has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1063 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in East Gosford?
East Gosford has a transport score of 76/100 and 33 bus stops.