Gosford West at a glance
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
71.2k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Gosford West.
The postcode for Gosford West is 2250 (NSW).
Gosford West (2250) sits in the Hawkesbury region of NSW.
Gosford West has roughly 71,168 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by 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.
Gosford West scores 32/100 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 5 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gosford West's population at 71,168, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
71,168
Median age
41
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
71,168
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
32
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gosford West.
Local schools for Gosford West
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Government School Catchment
Gosford Public School
Henry Kendall High School
Glenvale 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 West.
- What is the Gosford West postcode?
- Gosford West is in the 2250 postcode, in NSW, in the Hawkesbury City Council region.
- Where is Gosford West?
- Gosford West is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2250, in the Hawkesbury City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gosford West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Gosford West?
- There are 20 schools serving Gosford West on this page, including St Philip's Christian College - Gosford, Gosford Public School, Henry Kendall High School.
- How walkable is Gosford West?
- Gosford West has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Gosford West?
- Gosford West is close to West Gosford, Gosford, Point Clare, Narara, North Gosford.
- What is the population of Gosford West?
- The population of Gosford West is approximately 71,168 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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