Gosforth at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
82
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Gosforth.
The postcode for Gosforth is 2320 (NSW).
Gosforth (2320) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Gosforth has roughly 82 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Gosforth scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gosforth's population at 82, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
82
Median age
51
Family households
74%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$373/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
82
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gosforth.
Local schools for Gosforth
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Government School Catchment
Lochinvar Public School
Rutherford Public School
Rutherford Technology High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Gosforth.
- What is the Gosforth postcode?
- Gosforth is in the 2320 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- Where is Gosforth?
- Gosforth is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2320, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gosforth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $373, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Gosforth?
- There are 8 schools serving Gosforth on this page, including St Joseph's College, St Patrick's Primary School, Lochinvar Public School.
- How walkable is Gosforth?
- Gosforth has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gosforth?
- Gosforth is close to Hillsborough, Rosebrook, Anambah, Melville, Webbers Creek.
- What is the population of Gosforth?
- The population of Gosforth is approximately 82 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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