Median house price
$1.03M
+4.8% change
NSW · Central Coast Council
East Gosford, 2250
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,822
Growth (1 yr)
+2.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+11.0%
Median age
44
Median income
$1,330/wk
Employment rate
53.4%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,030,000
Languages at home
14%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Korean, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
At the heart of the metro area, East Gosford is a mid-sized suburb where cafés, culture and everyday convenience overlap. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Among similar metro suburbs, the suburb earns a good desirability read, with growth momentum, plus community and employment the standout strengths.
At a glance
East Gosford snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Houses $690 · Units $640
Population (ERP)
4,822
+2.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#29
among Metro Sydney · Emerging
Safety
81st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
93rd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
6/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
65th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 58.1/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 17% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1210th in Australia
- State rank
- 354th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #29 among Metro Sydney · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #264 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $640
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $690
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $650
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 540
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,030,000
- Median price change
- +4.8%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
4,822(June 2025)
+2.8% annual · +11.0% over 5 years · 93th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.8%
- 5-year growth
- +11.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +133
- Change in 5 years
- +479
- Growth rank in NSW
- 93th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~5,200), extrapolated at +1.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,391
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,330
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 154 of 2,133
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 53.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 749 / 620 / 599 (+ 5 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 546
- Against the person
- 117
- Against property
- 160
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 113.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 38 residents
- State safety percentile
- 81.2th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions922
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment540
- Malicious Damage To Property490
- Steal From Retail Store460
- Transport Regulatory Offences1947
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 1,042.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 65th
School list
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1090 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 43% · 384 students · Top SEA quarter 37% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Gosford East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1017 · 54th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 334 students · Top SEA quarter 20% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Joseph's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1075 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 12% · 802 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- St Edward's Christian Brothers' CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1068 · 75th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 971 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Rumbalara Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Chertsey Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 935 · 19th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 125 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- ET Australia Secondary CollegeSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 976 · 36th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 280 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
59 public transport stops in this suburb
- Central Coast Hwy After Adelaide St
- Central Coast Hwy After Brougham St
- Central Coast Hwy Before White St
- Gosford East Public School, Central Coast Hwy
- St Patrick's Primary School, Central Coast Hwy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
138 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
3 restaurants · 4 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 1 places of worship · 2 playgrounds · 1 dog parks
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Decent local green space — 6 parks in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 59 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 38 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 86/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.91
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.82
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.37
Food & drink(8)
- Cafe ExpressoCafe
York Street
- Fahrenheit CafeCafe
7 Wells Street, East Gosford
- MESACafe
York Street
- Top Point CaféCafe
- Elanora HotelPub
- Black SesameRestaurant
- Hernando's HideawayRestaurant
- The-O Thai RestaurantRestaurant
York Street
Shopping(2)
- IGASupermarket
Community(4)
- Lions Community HallCommunity centre
- Gosford East Public SchoolSchool
East Gosford
- St Edwards Christian Brothers CollegeSchool
13 Frederick Street
- St Joseph's Catholic CollegeSchool
Russell Drysdale Street
Health & services(4)
- Central Coast Skin Cancer ClinicClinic
- VC DentalDentist
- East Gosford PodiatryMedical clinic
4 Wells Street, East Gosford
- Chemist OutletPharmacy
52 York Street
Sport & outdoors(44)
- Dog park
- Caroline Bay ReservePark
- CC Newman ParkPark
- Elizabeth Ross ParkPark
- Hargraves ParkPark
- Hylton Moore ParkPark
- Phyllis Bennett ReservePark
- Playground (2)
- East Gosford SkateparkSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (33)
Transport(24)
24 bus stops
Other(26)
- Liquor StaxAlcohol
- Bench (3)
- RandM CyclesBicycle
Unit 2 65 Mason's Parade
- BudgetCar Rental
- Drinking water
- Gosford Fire StationFire station
- InteriorwiseFurniture
61 Webb Street, East Gosford
- Knots PineFurniture
- Gosford Regional Gallery & Arts CentreGallery
- East Gosford Community GardenGarden
- Garden
- Gosford Edogawa Commemorative GardenGarden
- Copper FoxHairdresser
- Niche HairHairdresser
- Phyllis Lovell ReserveNature Reserve
- East Gosford Council CarparkParking
- Parking (18)
- St. Patricks ChurchPlace of worship
76 York Street, East Gosford
- Post Box
- Gosford East Post OfficePost office
47 Victoria Street
- Public Toilet East Gosford Council CarparkPublic toilets
105 Victoria Street, East Gosford
- Public toilets
- St. Vincent De Paul SocietySecond Hand
- Shelter (6)
- Telephone
- Waste Basket (4)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Caroline Bay ReservePark
- CC Newman ParkPark
- Elizabeth Ross ParkPark
- Hargraves ParkPark
- Hylton Moore ParkPark
- Phyllis Bennett ReservePark
- Phyllis Lovell ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 11
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- St. Patricks Church
76 York Street, East Gosford
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 3
- Nearest hospital
- North Gosford Private Hospital (1.9 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Central Coast Skin Cancer ClinicClinic
- East Gosford PodiatryWells StreetDoctor
- VC DentalDentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 193
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 40.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 16 proposals
August 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)15 LUSHINGTON STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Under Assessment
July 2026
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)15 LUSHINGTON STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)15 LUSHINGTON STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Withdrawn
- Health consulting room; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Infrastructure34 VICTORIA STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool6 WHITE STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure10 SIERRA CRESCENT EAST GOSFORD 2250Under Assessment
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 WHITE STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Multi-dwelling housing; Medium Density Housing; Erection of a new structure49 BROUGHAM STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Under Assessment
- Advertising and signage; Advertising structure62 YORK STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Withdrawn
April 2026
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School76 YORK STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure41-45 VICTORIA STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure75 CAROLINE STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 CAROLINE STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation50 WARATAH STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Withdrawn
February 2026
- Restaurant or cafe; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise4A WELLS STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Additional Information Requested
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 LUSHINGTON STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
2025· 21 proposals
October 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care24 WARATAH STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support7 RUBIE CRESCENT EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Demolition; Hotel or motel accommodation; Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure41-45 VICTORIA STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure117 VICTORIA STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool16 WHARF STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure109 VICTORIA STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care24 WARATAH STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Withdrawn
August 2025
- Demolition; Shop top housing; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation6 WELLS STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Additional Information Requested
June 2025
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 CAROLINE STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation8 CAROLINE STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Educational establishment; Erection of a new structure; School13 FREDERICK STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12A MELBOURNE STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 LYNNETTE CRESCENT EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
April 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport49 WARATAH STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation30 CAROLINE STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Under Assessment
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia3 28 ADELAIDE STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 MARGARET ROSE DRIVE EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)89 CAROLINE STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1 DIANA STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
January 2025
- Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 CAROLINE STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1 SUSAN STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
2024· 9 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)U 4 3 CAROLINE STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 WHARF STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure76 YORK STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation50 WARATAH STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
November 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation28A LUSHINGTON STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation48 LYNNETTE CRESCENT EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
October 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)15 LUSHINGTON STREET EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
September 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support7 RUBIE CRESCENT EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure8 GLOSTER CLOSE EAST GOSFORD 2250Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Robertson
- Member of Parliament
- Gordon REID (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 114,922
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.6%Labor 59.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.0 km away).
Coalition 39.2%Labor 60.8%
1.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Gosford EastLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- SpringfieldLabor 62.5% · Coalition 37.5% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- GosfordLabor 67.3% · Coalition 32.7% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Gosford NorthLabor 67.6% · Coalition 32.4% TPP (2025)2.4 km away
- ErinaLabor 59.1% · Coalition 40.9% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Central Coast Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.