North Gosford vs East Gosford
North Gosford (median $922,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than East Gosford ($1,250,000).
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North Gosford and East Gosford side by side
| Measure | North Gosford | East Gosford |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $922,000 | $1,250,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.4% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $693/wk | $693/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 49.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1019 | 1035 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 34 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,986 | 4,391 |
| Median age | 36 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1284 mm | 1257 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
North Gosford scores higher on walkability (42/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Gosford (1035) sits above North Gosford (1019).
- For buyers
- North Gosford is the lower entry point at $922,000 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- North Gosford offers the higher gross rental yield (3.91% vs 2.88%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- East Gosford edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1019).
North Gosford vs East Gosford: common questions
Is North Gosford or East Gosford cheaper to buy in?
North Gosford has the lower median house price at $922,000, roughly 26% below East Gosford ($1,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does North Gosford or East Gosford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Gosford scores 1035 vs 1019 in North Gosford. 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, North Gosford or East Gosford?
North Gosford scores 42/100 on walkability vs 34/100. 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, North Gosford or East Gosford?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.91% in North Gosford vs 2.88% in East 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.
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