North Gosford vs West Gosford
North Gosford (median $922,000) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than West Gosford ($961,500). Over the past year, West Gosford (+13.1%) ran 10.7 percentage points ahead of North Gosford (+2.4%) on house-price growth.
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North Gosford and West Gosford side by side
| Measure | North Gosford | West Gosford |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $922,000 | $961,500 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.4% | +13.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $693/wk | $693/wk |
| Unit rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| Renter occupied | 49.0% | 47.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1019 | 1006 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,986 | 1,602 |
| Median age | 36 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1284 mm | 1284 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.4°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 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Gosford (1019) sits above West Gosford (1006). North Gosford skews owner-occupied (50%), West Gosford runs more rental-dense (40% owner).
- For buyers
- North Gosford is the lower entry point at $922,000 median, 4% 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: North Gosford delivers the better gross yield (3.91% vs 3.75%), but West 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
- North Gosford edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 1006). North Gosford also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
North Gosford vs West Gosford: common questions
Is North Gosford or West Gosford cheaper to buy in?
North Gosford has the lower median house price at $922,000, roughly 4% below West Gosford ($961,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, North Gosford or West Gosford?
Over the past 12 months, West Gosford grew +13.1% vs +2.4% in North Gosford, a gap of 10.7 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 North Gosford or West Gosford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Gosford scores 1019 vs 1006 in West 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 West Gosford?
North Gosford scores 42/100 on walkability vs 32/100. 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 West Gosford?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.91% in North Gosford vs 3.75% in West 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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