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East Gosford suburb profile

East Gosford is an inner Central Coast suburb on the eastern shore of Brisbane Water, sitting alongside Gosford's CBD and the waterfront. It has a village feel around a small shopping strip of cafés, antique and specialist shops while quieter streets behind it host older timber and brick cottages and pockets of low-rise apartments near the water. The suburb suits a mix of long-term locals, families and professionals who work locally or commute via Gosford train station and the nearby M1. Residents enjoy foreshore parks, riverside walks and boating opportunities, with local schools and medical services close at hand.

East Gosford property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,622,500Past 3 months

Property growth+14.8%Past 12 months

East Gosford has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. The median house price is $950,000, up a solid 9.5% over the last 12 months. Unit values rose sharply, up 20.0% over the last 12 months, growing faster than house values.

Over the last 3 months, 21 houses and 8 units were sold. Houses sold in a median of 22 days over the last 12 months, while units sold in 11 days, so units sold more quickly.

The rental market in East Gosford saw house rents average $750 a week, up 7.1% over the last 12 months, and unit rents average $540 a week, up 8.0% over the last 12 months; rents for houses and units grew at a similar pace.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$950KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
9.5%20.0%
Sold
Past 3 months
218
Median days on market
Past 12 months
2211
Average rent
Past 12 months
$750$540
Change in rent
Past 12 months
7.1%8.0%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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East Gosford demographics

East Gosford is a community of 4,391 people with a median age of 44. The median total household income is $1,330 a week, roughly $69,160 a year.

Families are a large part of the mix: couple families together account for 76.5% of all families, with couples without children the single largest group at 40.1% and couples with children at 36.4%. One-parent families make up 22.3% and other families 1.2%. Combined, couple families outnumber one-parent and other family types.

Homes in East Gosford are more often owner-occupied than rented: just over half, 57.2%, are owner-occupied (31.3% owned outright and 25.9% owned with a mortgage), while 42.7% are rented.

Suburbs near East Gosford

Some popular suburbs near East Gosford include:

  • Point Frederick: Harbourside peninsula with waterfront reserves and a quiet residential character.
  • Springfield: Established residential suburb with tree-lined streets and small bush reserves.
  • Green Point: Leafy bayside suburb known for coastal reserves and family-friendly streets.
  • Gosford: Central Coast regional centre, with a commercial precinct and waterfront access.
  • Point Clare: Riverside residential suburb with foreshore parks and quiet streets.

How does East Gosford compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: East Gosford’s median house price is 14.8% lower than Springfield’s.
  • Median unit prices: East Gosford’s median unit price is 183.3% higher than Point Frederick’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in East Gosford have grown 27.6% higher than in Point Frederick.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in East Gosford have grown 20.7% higher than in Point Frederick.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in East Gosford are selling 53.2% faster than in Point Frederick.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in East Gosford are selling 83.8% faster than in Point Frederick.

Choose the right real estate agents in East Gosford

Choosing the right real estate agent in East Gosford can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 31 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 64.9% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 2.25% to 3%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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