East Gosford, NSW 2250
Hawkesbury City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2250
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Median house price
$1,250,000
Median of 31 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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East Gosford at a glance
- Median unit
- $316,800
- Weekly rent
- $693
- Houses · units $600
- Population
- 4,391
- Median age 44
Prices: Median of 31 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2250), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in East Gosford
Houses change hands at $1,250,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (31 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). 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.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2250)
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What to know about East Gosford
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.
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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,257 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Schools in East Gosford
Schools serving East Gosford: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 34/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 57%
- Lone person
- 40%
- Owner occupied
- 56%
- Renter occupied
- 42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.88% (median rent $693/wk against a $1,250,000 price tag). Units yield 9.85% 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, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.88%
- On the $1,250,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.85%
- On the $316,800 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
131 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,257 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.2°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions 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 (median of 31 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $316,800.
- How much is my house worth in East Gosford?
- A useful starting point is the East Gosford median house price of $1,250,000 (units $316,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is East Gosford a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in East Gosford is 2.9%: the median weekly house rent is $693 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2250), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,250,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for East Gosford: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether East Gosford is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Hawkesbury City Council area, NSW 2250.
- What is the average rent in East Gosford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $693, for units it's $600.
- 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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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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