New South Wales · Postcode 2250
Gosford postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 51 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
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
Gosford vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Gosford | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,421 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $390 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,665 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 35 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ≈NSW | 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.
Gosford (2250) is a coastal town in regional New South Wales. It lies around 51 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, Gosford has a population of 4,873 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,421, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. The Indigenous population is 132 (2.7% of residents).
Housing in Gosford includes a median weekly rent of $390, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,665, with 2,400 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Rental properties account for 66.7% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Gosford scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Gosford area, including Gosford High School, Henry Kendall High School, ET Australia Secondary College and others.
Gosford is part of the Hawkesbury statistical area in New South Wales.
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) | 4,873 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,421/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $885/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $390 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,665 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1651/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,400 |
| Australian Citizens | 71.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 132 (2.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.426667 |
| Longitude | 151.341667 |
| Distance from Sydney | 51 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 | 552 (11.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 590 (12.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,046 (42.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,056 (21.7%) |
| 65+ years | 637 (13.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 409 (8.4%) |
| Arthritis | 319 (6.5%) |
| Diabetes | 220 (4.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 166 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 121 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 91 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 16 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 336 (14.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,415 (59.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 516 (21.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 97 (4.1%) |
Schools in Gosford
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in 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.