Gosford
NSW 2250 · Central Coast
4,873 (2021) → 5,312 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.
Gosford is a high growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2250, about 52km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.11M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 8 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Gosford has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 6/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2250 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (4.97%), Nepal (4.08%), Philippines (3.22%), England (3.1%), China (2.69%)
Top languages: Nepali (3.78%), Mandarin (3.32%), Punjabi (1.7%), Tagalog (1.6%), Korean (1.33%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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 March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1027 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Gosford High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1157
- Gosford Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1049
- Henry Kendall High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1030
- ET Australia Secondary CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 976
- Indie School Gosford - FaunceSecondary · Independent
- ET Australia Secondary College Senior CampusSecondary · Independent
- Indie School Gosford - WattSecondary · Independent
- Rumbalara Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- North Gosford Learning CentreCombined · Government · 1kmICSEA 905
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1076
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic Learning - GosfordCombined · Independent · 1.6km
- St Joseph's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1075
- St Philip's Christian College - GosfordCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1093
- Gosford East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1017
- Glenvale SchoolCombined · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 963
- St Edward's Christian Brothers' CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1068
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1090
- Aspect Central Coast School, East GosfordPrimary · Independent · 1.9km
- Wyoming Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 940
- Point Clare Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1058
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Gosford
Is Gosford safe?
Gosford has a residential safety score of 6/100, 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 26,575 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Gosford?
In Gosford, the median house price is $1.11M and the median unit price is $623K. Median weekly house rent is $690.
How far is Gosford from Sydney CBD?
Gosford is about 51.7 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 92 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Gosford?
Gosford has 8 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1053 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Gosford?
Gosford has a transport score of 92/100, including 2 train stations and 56 bus stops.