Point Frederick vs Gosford.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,081,500 and $1,088,000. Gosford edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Gosford (median $1,088,000) is roughly 91% cheaper to buy into than Point Frederick ($2,081,500). Over the past year, Gosford (+10.2%) ran 21.6 percentage points ahead of Point Frederick (-11.4%) on house-price growth.
Gosford scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 84/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Point Frederick (1039) sits above Gosford (1023). Point Frederick skews owner-occupied (50%), Gosford runs more rental-dense (33% owner).
For buyers
Gosford is the lower entry point at $1,088,000 median, 91% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Gosford carries both higher gross yield (3.31% vs 1.73%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Point Frederick edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1023). Point Frederick also has a higher family-household share (60% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Point Frederick or Gosford cheaper to buy in?
Gosford has the lower median house price at $1,088,000, roughly 91% below Point Frederick ($2,081,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Point Frederick or Gosford?
Over the past 12 months, Gosford grew +10.2% vs -11.4% in Point Frederick, a gap of 21.6 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 Point Frederick or Gosford have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Point Frederick scores 1039 vs 1023 in 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, Point Frederick or Gosford?
Gosford scores 84/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Point Frederick or Gosford?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.31% in Gosford vs 1.73% in Point Frederick. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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