NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Gosford, 2250
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Gosford hums with inner-city energy, a mid-sized suburb where there is always something happening nearby. The city and surrounding suburbs are both within comfortable reach, which keeps daily life flexible. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with schools and childcare nearby. A genuine café and dining culture runs through the area, with locals returning to favourite spots. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because housing affordability and safety lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in parks and green space and schools and education.
Population
- Population
- 4,873
- Median age
- 35
- Median household income / week
- $1,421
- Dwelling vacancy
- 12.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 353 of 2,752
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,665
- Employment rate
- 61.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 209 / 161 / 2,111
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $640
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $690
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 540
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 566
- Against the person
- 121
- Against property
- 165
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 116.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 40 residents
- State safety percentile
- 80.8th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions922
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment540
- Malicious Damage To Property490
- Steal From Retail Store460
- Transport Regulatory Offences1947
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 5
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,032
- ET Australia Secondary CollegeSpecial
- Gosford High SchoolSecondary
- Henry Kendall High SchoolSecondary
- Rumbalara Environmental Education CentreCombined
- Somersby Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
113 public transport stops in this suburb
- Acc To Concourse
- Concourse
- FTB Burns Cres
- FTB Showground
- Gosford Station
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
127 planning-related records
2026· 8 proposals
June 2026
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure20-22 DANE DRIVE GOSFORD 2250Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Supporting Development270 Mann Street, Gosford NSW 2250 Lot 4 DP 805082Under Assessment
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia139 HENRY PARRY DRIVE GOSFORD 2250Under Assessment
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential AccommodationUnit 3 66 Henry Parry Drive, GosfordUnder Assessment
April 2026
- Business premises; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1 47 BEANE STREET GOSFORD 2250Under Assessment
- Educational establishment; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School91 ERINA STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Under Assessment
February 2026
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure106 FAUNCE STREET WEST GOSFORD 2250Under Assessment
January 2026
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure50 - 70 Mann Street GosfordDetermined
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Subdivision140-142 HENRY PARRY DRIVE GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care; Retail Premise12-18 WILLIAM STREET GOSFORD 2250Under Assessment
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure50 - 70 Mann Street GosfordDetermined
November 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care2 SINCLAIR STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
October 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Light industry10 WOLLONG STREET GOSFORD 2250Under Assessment
August 2025
- Residential flat building; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Shop125 GEORGIANA TERRACE GOSFORD 2250Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise; Shop125 GEORGIANA TERRACE GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation49 HOLDEN STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading141 MANN STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
June 2025
- Shop top housing; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia3 WATT STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Subdivision108 DONNISON STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
May 2025
- Advertising and signage; Medical centre62-64 SHOWGROUND ROAD GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care2 SINCLAIR STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
April 2025
- Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure50 - 70 Mann Street GosfordDetermined
March 2025
- Shop top housing; Subdivision108 DONNISON STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
February 2025
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure108 DONNISON STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
January 2025
- Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise108 DONNISON STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Residential flat building; Shop top housing; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Specialised Retail Premises; Residential Accommodation150 HENRY PARRY DRIVE GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Shop top housing; Subdivision108 DONNISON STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Shop top housing; Subdivision108 DONNISON STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential AccommodationUnit 3 66 Henry Parry Drive, GosfordDetermined
- Neighbourhood shop; Hours of operation and trading131-137 HENRY PARRY DRIVE GOSFORD 2250Determined
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Light industry12 TATURA AVENUE GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise215 ALBANY STREET NORTH GOSFORD 2250Determined
October 2024
- Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading108 DONNISON STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Co-living18 WATT STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
September 2024
- Shop top housing; Erection of a new structure; Retail Premise140-142 HENRY PARRY DRIVE GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise108 DONNISON STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
August 2024
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure2 MARGIN STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
July 2024
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure23 BATLEY STREET NORTH GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure; Building identification sign; Business identification sign108 DONNISON STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia159 MANN STREET GOSFORD 2250Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
220 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ANZBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Greater BankBank
- St.GeorgeBank
- WestpacBank
- Bbq
- Central Coast CouncilBbq
- Beauty ChicBeauty salon
- Bench (40)
- Bike Lockers - Gosford Station, Burns CresBicycle Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Burns PlacePark
- Gosford ParkPark
- Gosford Rotary ParkPark
- Grahame ParkPark
- John Whiteway Drive Bush ReserveNature reserve
- Kibble ParkPark
- Leagues Club ParkPark
- Lion's ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 18
- Emergency department
- On site
- Bloom Hearing SpecialistsErina Street Eastclinic
- Caligem Healthclinic
- Cegdoctor
- Central Coast Women's Health & Conception Centreclinic
- Chemist Warehousepharmacy
- Coastal Dentaldentist
- Digital Dental Implant Institutedoctor
- DoctorHills Streetdoctor
- Doctordoctor
- Douglass Hanly Moirsample_collection
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Gosford Courthouse and Police Station (former)45 Mann Street, GosfordSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Gosford Cubbyhousechildcare
- Gosford Cubbyhousechildcare
- childcarechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 25
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 56.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 19% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1246th in Australia
- State rank
- 403rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #116 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #284 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 92 Thaiamenities92 Mann Street, Gosfordrestaurant
- A2 Coffee Houseamenities71 Mann Street, Gosfordcafe
- ABC Central Coastamenities131-133 Donnison Streetstudio
- ANZamenitiesbank
- Albany St North opp Henry Wheeler Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Alberts Lineamenitiescafe
- At Baker Stamenities6 Baker Street, Gosfordrestaurant
- Basketball Courtamenitiespitch
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Beauty Chicamenitiesbeauty
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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