Gosford vs Narara.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,088,000 and $992,500. Gosford edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Narara (median $992,500) is roughly 10% cheaper to buy into than Gosford ($1,088,000). Over the past year, Gosford (+10.2%) ran 0.2 percentage points ahead of Narara (+10%) on house-price growth.
Gosford scores higher on walkability (84/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gosford (1023) sits above Narara (1002). Narara skews owner-occupied (78%), Gosford runs more rental-dense (33% owner).
For buyers
Narara is the lower entry point at $992,500 median, 10% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Narara delivers the better gross yield (3.63% vs 3.31%), but Gosford has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Gosford edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 1002). Narara also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Gosford or Narara cheaper to buy in?
Narara has the lower median house price at $992,500, roughly 10% below Gosford ($1,088,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Gosford or Narara?
Over the past 12 months, Gosford grew +10.2% vs +10% in Narara, a gap of 0.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Gosford or Narara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gosford scores 1023 vs 1002 in Narara. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Gosford or Narara?
Gosford scores 84/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Gosford or Narara?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.63% in Narara vs 3.31% in Gosford. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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