Hawkesbury City Council
Gosford
Gosford at a glance
Median house
$590,000
+2.6% year on year
Median unit
$316,800
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
84
Very walkable
Population
4,873
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Gosford.
Gosford is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$590,000
+2.6% over the past year. Median unit price $316,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
33%
Renter occupied
65%
At a deeper level
$590,000
+2.6% annual growth
$316,800
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
4,873
Median age: 35
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20263.53%
Based on $590,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.40%
Based on $316,800 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+2.6%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202633%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at +2.6%/yr
2021
$519K
5-year change
+14%
2026
$590K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,873
Median age
35
Family households
49%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
3,856
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.
84
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gosford.
Local schools for Gosford
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre
Henry Kendall High School
Gosford Public School
© 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 Gosford.
- What is the median house price in Gosford?
- The median house price in Gosford, NSW 2250 is $590,000. The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +2.6%.
- What is the Gosford postcode?
- Gosford is in the 2250 postcode, in NSW, in the Hawkesbury City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gosford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Gosford?
- There are 20 schools serving Gosford on this page, including ET Australia Secondary College, Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre, Henry Kendall High School.
- How walkable is Gosford?
- Gosford has a Walk Score of 84 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Gosford?
- Gosford is close to East Gosford, North Gosford, Point Frederick, Point Clare, Springfield.
- What is the population of Gosford?
- Gosford has approximately 4,873 residents. The median age is 35.
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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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