Gosford at a glance
Walk score
84
Very walkable
Population
4,873
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Gosford.
The postcode for Gosford is 2250 (NSW).
Gosford (2250) sits in the Hawkesbury region of NSW.
Gosford has roughly 4,873 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Gosford scores 84/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gosford's population at 4,873, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (33% own, 65% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4,873
Median age
35
Family households
49%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
4,873
Median age: 35
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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
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Government School Catchment
Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre
Henry Kendall High School
Gosford Public School
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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 Gosford postcode?
- Gosford is in the 2250 postcode, in NSW, in the Hawkesbury City Council region.
- Where is Gosford?
- Gosford is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2250, 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?
- The population of Gosford is approximately 4,873 (2021 Census). 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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