Gosford, Australia

Full City Profile

2.6 /5.0

C+ Fair

4,873 Population 13/sq mi density

72 ft Elevation 22 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

C+

Overall

2.6 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$29,913 median income, 5.5% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$219,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent

Gosford, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$29,913

60% below

$29,913 per capita

Home Value

$219,600

22% below

Median Rent

$1,098/mo

6% below

Unemployment

5.5%

53% above

Avg Temperature

65°F

340 sunny days/yr

Is Gosford a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.6 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gosford residents earn a median household income of $29,913 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,913. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 463 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gosford is $219,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,098/month.

Climate & Weather

Gosford has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,873

Median Age35.0 yrs

Density13/mi²

Foreign Born34.8%

Economy

C+

Median Income$29,913

Per Capita$29,913

Unemployment5.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$575

Housing

C+

Home Value$219,600

Rent$1,098

Ownership33.3%

Housing Units1,949

Climate

Avg Temp65°F

Sunny Days340/yr

Rain31.5 in/yr

Elevation72 ft

Did You Know?

34.8% of residents are foreign-born.