Hawkesbury City Council
East Gosford
East Gosford at a glance
Walk score
34
Car dependent
Population
4,391
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about East Gosford.
East Gosford (2250) sits in the Hawkesbury region of NSW.
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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
4,391
Median age: 44
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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 East Gosford postcode?
- East Gosford is in the 2250 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- East Gosford has approximately 4,391 residents. The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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