Aberdare vs West Gosford
Property investment comparison - Aberdare, NSW 2325 vs West Gosford, NSW 2250
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Aberdare wins 3, West Gosford wins 2. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Aberdare | West Gosford |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $740K | - |
| Median unit price | $550K | $650K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.10% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 4.43% | 5.20% |
| 1-year house growth | +14.7% | +1.8% |
| 3-year house growth | +32.0% | +19.0% |
| Vacancy rate | 1.8% | 1.0% |
| Population | 2,542 | 1,602 |
Aberdare vs West Gosford: what the numbers say
For units, Aberdare sits at a median of $550K against $650K in West Gosford, which makes Aberdare the more affordable unit market and West Gosford the pricier one.
Over the past year house prices moved +14.7% in Aberdare and +1.8% in West Gosford, so recent momentum favours Aberdare, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Looking back three years, Aberdare houses are +32.0% and West Gosford houses +19.0%, so Aberdare has compounded faster than West Gosford over the longer window.
Rental vacancy is 1.0% in West Gosford and 1.8% in Aberdare, so landlords in West Gosford face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Aberdare is the bigger suburb, with a population of 2,542 against 1,602, larger than West Gosford; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Aberdare for recent price momentum, West Gosford for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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