New South Wales · Postcode 2250
East Gosford postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 50 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
East Gosford at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
East Gosford vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | East Gosford | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,330 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $380 -NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 44 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
East Gosford (2250) is a coastal town in regional New South Wales. It lies around 50 km from Sydney by road. The locality is part of the Hawkesbury statistical area. It is administered by Central Coast (NSW).
According to the 2021 Census, East Gosford has a population of 4,391 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $1,330, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 139 (3.2% of residents).
Housing in East Gosford includes a median weekly rent of $380, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 1,975 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 42.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, East Gosford scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 4 schools in the East Gosford area, including St Edward's Christian Brothers' College, St Joseph's Catholic College, St Patrick's Catholic Primary School and others.
East Gosford is part of the Hawkesbury statistical area in New South Wales.
East Gosford details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2250 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 4,391 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,330/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $759/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $380 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2121/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,975 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 139 (3.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.432 |
| Longitude | 151.351 |
| Distance from Sydney | 50 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury |
| Area (SA3) | Hawkesbury |
| Local Government | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Robertson |
| State Electorate | The Entrance |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 705 (16.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 429 (9.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,072 (24.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,108 (25.2%) |
| 65+ years | 1,081 (24.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 537 (12.2%) |
| Asthma | 430 (9.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 247 (5.6%) |
| Diabetes | 237 (5.4%) |
| Cancer | 180 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 129 (2.9%) |
| Dementia | 42 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 252 (12.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 915 (47.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 570 (29.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 209 (10.7%) |
Schools in East Gosford
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in East Gosford. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.