North Gosford, NSW 2250 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Gosford is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2250, home to 3,986 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Hawkesbury local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 60 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,986
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,406 /week
- Median personal income
- $738 /week
- Median family income
- $1,826 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Central Coast (NSW)
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Robertson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $390 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,810
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- North Gosford Learning Centre
- Wyoming Public School
- Gosford High School
- Rumbalara Environmental Education Centre
- Henry Kendall High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 44 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 3 train stops, 138 bus stops
- Blanche St Opp North Cres
- Henry Parry Dr At Glennie St
- Henry Parry Dr After Dwyer St
- North Gosford Learning Centre, Jarrett St
- Gosford Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 13 cafés
- 33 restaurants
- 5 pubs and bars
- 39 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 libraries
- 4 supermarkets
- 15 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 59.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 2,460 resolvable premises in North Gosford. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,958 across postcode 2250 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,373 violent offences, 1,298 theft, 536 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Gosford?
North Gosford (NSW 2250) had 3,986 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in North Gosford?
The median advertised rent in North Gosford is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Gosford?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near North Gosford covering government sectors. Nearest include: North Gosford Learning Centre (0.2 km), Wyoming Public School (0.9 km), Gosford High School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Gosford?
North Gosford is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North Gosford?
Across postcode 2250, 4,958 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,373), theft (1,298), property damage (536). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in North Gosford?
In North Gosford, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (59.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in North Gosford?
141 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the North Gosford centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 44 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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