Gosford Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Gosford Compares
Gosford vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| 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
| 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 |
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
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
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
Suburbs Near Gosford
Same Postcode (2250)
More Gosford Data
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.