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East Gosford, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

East Gosford is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 4,196. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
4,196 Population 16/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$25,654 Median Income
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$25,654 median income, 4.4% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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About East Gosford

East Gosford

East Gosford is a suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, located immediately south-east of Gosford's town centre. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area, and occupies an area previously inhabited by the Guringai (Wanangine) People. East Gosford is named after the Archibald Acheson, 2nd Earl of Gosford, with whom New South Wales Governor George Gipps served in Canada. Archibald Acheson was appointed Governor of British North America in 1835, and conducted a royal commission into the state of affairs in Lower Canada.

People

Population4,196
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density16/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,654
Per Capita$25,654
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

D
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership57.3%
Housing Units1,678

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population4,196
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-33.4387°, 151.3534°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (799 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,654
Median Age44.0 years

About East Gosford

East Gosford is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 4,196. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

East Gosford has a population of 4,196 with a density of 16 people per square mile, spread across 265.8 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,196
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
265.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

East Gosford vs Australia Average

The median household income in East Gosford is $25,654, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,654 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $493, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 399 business establishments.

Income: East Gosford vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,654
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,654
Avg Weekly Wage$493

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)399

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in East Gosford is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 57.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,678 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership57.3%
Owner-Occupied57.3%
Renter-Occupied42.7%
Housing Units1,678

Property Tax

Climate in East Gosford

East Gosford has an average annual temperature of 16.6°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.7°C), the coldest is Jul (11.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1128 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.7°C / 71°F 16.3° / 27.1° 106.5
Feb 21.4°C / 71°F 16.4° / 26.3° 142.4
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 14.6° / 25.1° 122.0
Apr 16.9°C / 62°F 11.7° / 22.1° 102.5
May 14.2°C / 58°F 9.4° / 19° 111.4
Jun 11.9°C / 53°F 7.4° / 16.4° 131.4
Jul 11.2°C / 52°F 6.3° / 16° 59.1
Aug 12.1°C / 54°F 6.4° / 17.9° 62.5
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.6° 53.1
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 10.8° / 23° 69.1
Nov 18.7°C / 66°F 12.9° / 24.5° 92.3
Dec 20°C / 68°F 14.6° / 25.3° 75.5
East Gosford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above Australia avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area265.8 sq mi (688.4 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-33.4387°N, 151.3534°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 55 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 87 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 133 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 136 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 137 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 131 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 127 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 106 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 90 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 96 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 124 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 144 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 138 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 46 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 96 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 91 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 111 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 130 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 138 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in
February 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
April 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in Coldest
July 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in

East Gosford has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 55°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (2.6").

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Schools in East Gosford

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gosford East Public School — — — —
St Patrick's Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near East Gosford

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple J — AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple J (QLD) alternative, indie AAC+ 56 kbps
ABC Radio Sydney news, talk AAC 94 kbps
triple j (NSW) dance, hip-hop AAC 238 kbps
Indian link radio music MP3 128 kbps
2SM SRN Sydney news talk, sport AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Radio National Live 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 94 kbps
Voice of Islam islamic MP3
ABC Country 20220701 country AAC 238 kbps
CADA (AAC+) urban AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC RN culture, history AAC+ 56 kbps
CADA (MP3) urban MP3 128 kbps
ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
ABC Classic FM 20220701 classic, news AAC 238 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
Bondi Radio (MP3) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
SBS PopAsia c-pop, cantonese AAC+ 97 kbps
Starter FM dance, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Eastside Radio 89.7FM — AAC 192 kbps
Northside Radio 99.3 — AAC+ 128 kbps
Power Cuts Radio — AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in East Gosford

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barkers Barn
Classroom
Henry Kendall Historical Museum
Old Sydney Town
RSL Museum
St Joseph's Boys Home Museum
Wyong District Museum & Historical Society

Libraries in East Gosford

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Avalon Community Library0.0
Bateau Bay Village Library0.0
Berowra Branch Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Erina Library0.0
Gosford Regional Library0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Information Resource Centre0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kariong Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Kincumber Library0.0
Lake Haven Library0.0
Mona Vale Public Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Niagara Library0.0
Terry Hills Community Library0.0
The Entrance Library & Council Services0.0
Toukley Library0.0
Tuggerah Library0.0
Umina Public Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Woy Woy Public Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0
Wyoming Library0.0

Farmers Markets in East Gosford

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ettalong Markets
Ettalong Markets
Gosford City Farmers Market
Gosford City Farmers Market
Mona Vale Market
Terrigal Beach Markets
Terrigal Beach Markets
Toukley Lions Markets

Restaurants in East Gosford

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Sesame
Hernando's Hideaway
The-O Thai Restaurant

Cafes in East Gosford

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Expresso
Fahrenheit Cafe
MESA
Top Point Café

Clinics in East Gosford

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Coast Skin Cancer Clinic

Dentists in East Gosford

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

VC Dental

Breweries in East Gosford

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bay Rd Brewing
Bay Rd Brewing
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Hawkesbury Brewing Co
Modus Operandi
Six Strings Brewery
Six Strings Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in East Gosford

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Airports Near East Gosford

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International AirportWSILarge Airport
(Duplicate)Western Sydney International Airport—Large Airport
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
RAAF Base RichmondXRHMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip—Small Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dr Fox Airstrip—Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport—Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield—Small Airport
Tucker Creek Airstrip—Small Airport
Warnervale Airport—Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome—Small Airport

Post Offices in East Gosford

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gosford East Post Office

Treatment Centers in East Gosford

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Glen Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in East Gosford

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Patricks Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Gosford

What is the population of East Gosford?

East Gosford has a population of 4,196 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 265.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is East Gosford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,654, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in East Gosford?

East Gosford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.

How is the job market in East Gosford?

East Gosford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $493. There are 399 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in East Gosford?

The median home value in East Gosford is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 57.3%.

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