Gosforth Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Gosforth is a locality approximately 138 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Gosforth is 2320, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Gosforth has a population of 82 (38 males, 45 females). The median age is 51 years.
The median weekly household income in Gosforth is $1,416, with a median personal income of $680 per week.
The median weekly rent is $225 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,163.
94% of residents were born in Australia.
91.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.9% speak another language.
The employment rate in Gosforth shows 30 people employed (17 full-time, 14 part-time).
The most common occupations are professionals (4), managers (3), and technicians & trades (3).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Gosforth has an IRSAD score of 1044 placing it in decile 9 (very advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Gosforth covers an area of 6.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 12 persons per km².
Statistically, Gosforth sits within the Port Stephens area, part of the broader Hunter Valley exc Newcastle region. It falls under the Dungog local government area.
The federal electorate for Gosforth is Paterson (Provincial).
Gosforth Details
| Postcode | 2320 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 82 |
| Median Age | 51 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,416/week |
| Median Personal Income | $680/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $225 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $3,163 |
| Average Household Size | 3.3 persons |
| Area | 6.7 km² |
| Population Density | 12/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 27 |
| Completed Year 12 | 37.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 93.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (very advantaged) |
| Latitude | -32.6486 |
| Longitude | 151.4847 |
| Distance from Sydney | 138 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hunter Valley exc Newcastle |
| Area (SA3) | Port Stephens |
| Local Government | Dungog |
| Federal Electorate | Paterson |
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4 (17.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 8 (34.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 11 (47.8%) |