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North Gosford, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

North Gosford is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,723. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
3,723 Population 10/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$24,944 Median Income
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$24,944 median income, 6.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.7 / 5.0
$219,600 home value, $1,098/mo rent

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About North Gosford

North Gosford is a south-eastern suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia immediately north-east of Gosford's central business district. It is part of the Central Coast Council local government area.

People

Population3,723
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density10/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,944
Per Capita$24,944
Unemployment6.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$219,600
Rent$1,098
Ownership50.3%
Housing Units1,489

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population3,723
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-33.4140°, 151.3516°
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$24,944
Median Age36.0 years

About North Gosford

North Gosford is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,723. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 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.

North Gosford has a population of 3,723 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 362.9 square miles. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,723
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below Australia avg
362.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

North Gosford vs Australia Average

The median household income in North Gosford is $24,944, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,944 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $480, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 354 business establishments.

Income: North Gosford vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,944
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,944
Avg Weekly Wage$480

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.7%
86% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)354

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in North Gosford is $219,600, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,098 (6% below the national average of $1,163). 50.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,489 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,600
22% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,098
6% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership50.3%
Owner-Occupied50.3%
Renter-Occupied49.7%
Housing Units1,489

Property Tax

Climate in North Gosford

North 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
North 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 36 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

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area362.9 sq mi (940.0 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-33.4140°N, 151.3516°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 52 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 84 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 130 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 133 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 134 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 128 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 129 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 108 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 92 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 97 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 122 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 142 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 140 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 99 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 89 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 113 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 127 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 135 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 125 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

North 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 North Gosford

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wyoming Public School — — — —
North Gosford Learning Centre — — — —
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near North Gosford

20 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
CADA (AAC+) urban AAC+ 48 kbps
ABC Country 20220701 country AAC 238 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
ABC Classic FM 20220701 classic, news AAC 238 kbps
ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
CADA (MP3) urban MP3 128 kbps
SBS PopAsia c-pop, cantonese AAC+ 97 kbps
Bondi Radio (MP3) dance, electronic MP3 128 kbps
Power Cuts Radio — AAC+ 64 kbps
Northside Radio 99.3 — AAC+ 128 kbps
Starter FM dance, electronic MP3 320 kbps
Eastside Radio 89.7FM — AAC 192 kbps

Museums in North 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 North 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
Niagara Library0.0
Niagara 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 North Gosford

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

Hotels in North Gosford

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Willows - Quality Inn

Restaurants in North Gosford

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bumble Bananas
Hungry Wolf's
Pizza Hut
Saran Thai
Wyoming Lantern
Yummy Noodle

Cafes in North Gosford

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Have It Franks Way
Ministry Cafe

Theatres in North Gosford

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Laycock Street Theatre
Palm Tree Studios

Clinics in North Gosford

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #466762495
Jarrett Street Specialist Centre

Veterinaries in North Gosford

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Greencross Vets

Gas Stations in North Gosford

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
BP
Caltex
Coles Express

Breweries in North Gosford

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

Stadiums & Teams in North Gosford

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Airports Near North 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
Luskintyre Airfield—Small 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

Post Offices in North Gosford

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in North Gosford

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Glen Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in North Gosford

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Wyoming Church of Christ

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 North Gosford

What is the population of North Gosford?

North Gosford has a population of 3,723 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 362.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 36.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is North Gosford expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,944, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,600 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,098 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in North Gosford?

North 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 North Gosford?

The unemployment rate in North Gosford is 6.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $480. There are 354 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in North Gosford?

The median home value in North Gosford is $219,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,098. The homeownership rate is 50.3%.

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