GOSFORD

中央海岸
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House Median
This suburb $1,077,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $638,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 42,294
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 5.5%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 4,873
Density 1,651.0/km²
Region Info
Region 中央海岸
State New South Wales

GOSFORD Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $1,077,000
House Sales Volume 186 sales
Unit Median $638,000
Unit Sales Volume 135 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $520/wk
3 Bed House $670/wk
2 Bed Unit $580/wk
3 Bed Unit $650/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

GOSFORD Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Exercise Caution
Crime rate: 42,294 per 100,000 Above NSW average (6,635)
6.37x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

GOSFORD 42,294/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

GOSFORD has a crime rate above the NSW average. It's recommended to be mindful of personal and property security, avoid walking alone late at night, and keep valuables secured.

GOSFORD Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

4,873
Total Population
1,651
people/km² density
5.5%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
1,472 people
30.2%
2
Australia
1,248 people
25.6%
3
Ireland
483 people
9.9%
4
Scotland
425 people
8.7%
5
China
267 people
5.5%

Transport

85.3 km
to Sydney CBD
71 min
drive to CBD
98 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools (2)

Selective (1)

Gosford High School

Details
86.5 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

Public (1)

Henry Kendall High School

Details
50.5 score Year 7-12 Co-ed

Neighbouring Suburbs

No neighbouring suburb data available

About GOSFORD

Gosford is located in Central Coast. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 4,873 with a density of 1651 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,077,000, below Sydney average; unit median $638,000, below Sydney average.

Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Henry Kendall High School has 24 Distinguished Achievers; selective school Gosford High School has 336.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 42294 per 100,000, 6.37x the NSW average, a high crime area.

Demographics: English comprises 30.21%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (25.61%) and Irish (9.91%), Chinese comprises 5.48%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: No train station coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Gosford has a house median of $1,077,000 and unit median of $638,000. Property prices are below Sydney median, offering good value.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Gosford has a crime rate of 42294 per 100,000, which is 6.37x the NSW average (6635). High crime area, particular attention to safety required.

Government schools: Henry Kendall High School, 2024 HSC results: 24 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 50.5. Selective schools: Gosford High School, 2024 HSC results: 336 Distinguished Achievers, 9 All Rounders, 4 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 86.5.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Gosford has a population of 4,873, with Chinese comprising 5.50%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (30.21%), Aust (25.61%), Irish (9.91%), Scottish (8.72%), Chinese (5.48%).

Gosford is approximately 85.3km from Sydney CBD, about 71 minutes by car or 98 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.