East Gosford at a glance
Median house
$1,250,000
Median unit
$316,800
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
4,391
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about East Gosford.
The postcode for East Gosford is 2250 (NSW).
The median house price in East Gosford is $1,250,000.
East Gosford (2250) sits in the Hawkesbury region of NSW. The median house here is $1,250,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M.
East Gosford has roughly 4,391 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
East Gosford scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Gosford's population at 4,391, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4,391
Median age
44
Family households
57%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,250,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median. Units come in around $316,800, roughly 75% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $250,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,250,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
$1,250,000
$316,800
4,391
Median age: 44
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.66% (median rent $400/wk against a $1,250,000 price tag). Units yield 6.24% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 42% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.66%
Based on $1,250,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20266.24%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202656%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
237
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
34
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Gosford.
Local schools for East Gosford
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Government School Catchment
Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre
Gosford East Public School
North Gosford Learning Centre
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About East Gosford.
- What is the median house price in East Gosford?
- The median house price in East Gosford, NSW 2250 is $1,250,000. The median unit price is $316,800.
- What is the East Gosford postcode?
- East Gosford is in the 2250 postcode, in NSW, in the Hawkesbury City Council region.
- Where is East Gosford?
- East Gosford is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2250, in the Hawkesbury City Council region.
- What is the average rent in East Gosford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in East Gosford?
- There are 20 schools serving East Gosford on this page, including Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Gosford East Public School.
- How walkable is East Gosford?
- East Gosford has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near East Gosford?
- East Gosford is close to Gosford, Point Frederick, Springfield, North Gosford, Point Clare.
- What is the population of East Gosford?
- The population of East Gosford is approximately 4,391 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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