West Gosford, NSW 2250 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
West Gosford is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2250, home to 1,602 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Hawkesbury local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 51 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,602
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,169 /week
- Median personal income
- $679 /week
- Median family income
- $1,759 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- 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
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 33%
Schools
- Gosford Public School
- Henry Kendall High School
- Glenvale School
- Gosford High School
- Girrakool School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 25 bus stops
- Manns Rd After Nells Rd
- Manns Rd Opp Merinee Rd
- Manns Rd Before Carnarvon Rd
- Manns Rd Opp Carnarvon Rd
- Manns Rd Opp Dignity Cres
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 8 parks and reserves
- 12 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 3 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), 49.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 95.6% of the 2,523 resolvable premises in West 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: 95.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 4.3%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of West Gosford?
West Gosford (NSW 2250) had 1,602 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
What is the median rent in West Gosford?
The median advertised rent in West Gosford is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in West Gosford?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near West Gosford covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gosford Public School (1.7 km), Henry Kendall High School (1.7 km), Glenvale School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in West Gosford?
West Gosford is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (95.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is West 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 West Gosford?
In West 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 (49.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in West Gosford?
25 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the West Gosford centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 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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