Side by sideSuburb comparison

Point Clare vs East Gosford.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. East Gosford edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving East Gosford (1035) sits above Point Clare (1011). Point Clare skews owner-occupied (72%), East Gosford runs more rental-dense (56% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

East Gosford edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1011). Point Clare also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsPoint Clare vs East Gosford

Common questions

Does Point Clare or East Gosford have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), East Gosford scores 1035 vs 1011 in Point Clare. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Point Clare
Metric
East Gosford

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$380/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$380/wk
72.0%
Owner occupied
56.0%
26.0%
Renter occupied
42.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
34
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
3,974
Population
4,391
46
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1011
Avg ICSEA
1035

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).