West Gosford at a glance
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
1,602
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about West Gosford.
The postcode for West Gosford is 2250 (NSW).
West Gosford (2250) sits in the Hawkesbury region of NSW.
West Gosford has roughly 1,602 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
West Gosford scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Gosford's population at 1,602, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are renter-heavy (40% own, 47% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (45%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,602
Median age
44
Family households
49%
Lone person
45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
40%
Renter occupied
47%
At a deeper level
1,602
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
489
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.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Gosford.
Local schools for West Gosford
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Government School Catchment
Gosford Public School
Henry Kendall High School
Glenvale School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About West Gosford.
- What is the West Gosford postcode?
- West Gosford is in the 2250 postcode, in NSW, in the Hawkesbury City Council region.
- Where is West Gosford?
- West Gosford is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2250, in the Hawkesbury City Council region.
- What is the average rent in West Gosford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in West Gosford?
- There are 20 schools serving West Gosford on this page, including St Philip's Christian College - Gosford, Gosford Public School, Henry Kendall High School.
- How walkable is West Gosford?
- West Gosford has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Gosford?
- West Gosford is close to Gosford West, Gosford, Point Clare, Narara, North Gosford.
- What is the population of West Gosford?
- The population of West Gosford is approximately 1,602 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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