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Gosford, NSW 2250
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,125,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$615,000
market range $525K-$650K
Gross Yield (units)
5.2%
1yr Growth (units)
+9.5%
market range -7.5% to +10.0%
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Gosford market and investor summary
Gosford sits in NSW, postcode 2250. At 1.2% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.2% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 80 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Gosford: people, income and schools
Gosford is home to around 4,873 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 35, it reads as broadly working-age, with renters making up 65% of households. A renter base that size keeps demand for well-priced rentals fairly consistent, though rents do most of the work on the return.
The typical household income runs to around $74,000 a year (about $1,420 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 34 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Gosford sits about 51 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 56 for walkability and 92 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 4,873
- +5% over 5yr
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $74,000/yr
- Households renting
- 65%
- Family households
- 49%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 34
- avg ICSEA 976
- Unemployment
- 3.2%
- Distance to CBD
- 51 km
- Walk score
- 56/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Gosford
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What should I check before investing in Gosford?
Gosford has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.2%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Tight rental market (1.2% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Gosford?
The median property price in Gosford, NSW 2250 is $615K for units.
What rental yield does Gosford show?
The gross rental yield in Gosford is 5.2% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in Gosford?
The current vacancy rate in Gosford is 1.2%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Gosford?
Gosford has a population of approximately 4,873 residents, with a median age of 35.
What schools are near Gosford?
There are 34 schools within roughly 5km of Gosford. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Gosford's population growing?
The population of Gosford has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Gosford from the CBD?
Gosford is about 51 km from the CBD.
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