GOSFORD
GOSFORD Property Overview
Local Schools (2)
Selective (1)
Gosford High School
DetailsPublic (1)
Henry Kendall High School
DetailsNeighbouring 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.