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Gosford suburb profile

Gosford sits on the southern shore of Brisbane Water on the Central Coast and functions as the region's principal town, with a lively foreshore of parklands, marinas and waterfront promenades. A compact CBD around the train station brings together shops, cafes and civic services, while housing mixes older weatherboard and federation-era cottages in quiet streets with mid-rise apartments and newer suburban estates. The suburb attracts commuters, families and retirees who value access to regional health and education services, regular rail links to Sydney and Newcastle and nearby national parkland for bushwalking, swimming and boating.

Gosford property market performance

Current median dwelling price$608,250Past 3 months

Property growth+10.1%Past 12 months

Houses don't come up for sale often in Gosford, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median house price. House values rose a solid 9.5% over the last 12 months. The unit market is more active, with a median unit price of $661,000, up sharply 10.7% over the last 12 months.

Over the past 3 months there were 5 house sales and 44 unit sales. Houses sold faster, in a median of 22 days over the last 12 months compared with 37 days for units.

The rental market in Gosford saw house rents average $650 a week over the last 12 months, up a solid 8.3%. Unit rents averaged $640 a week, up sharply 16.4% over the last 12 months, so unit rents grew faster than house rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/A$661K
Change in value
Past 12 months
9.5%10.7%
Sold
Past 3 months
544
Median days on market
Past 12 months
2237
Average rent
Past 12 months
$650$640
Change in rent
Past 12 months
8.3%16.4%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Gosford demographics

Gosford is a community of 4,873 people with a median age of 35. The typical household earns $1,421 a week, roughly $73,892 a year.

Families are dominated by couples: couple families without children are the largest single group at 52.3%, while couple families with children make up 25.2%, so couples together account for 77.5% of families. One-parent families represent 19.5% and other families 3.0%.

Homes in Gosford are predominantly rented, with 66.7% of dwellings rented and 33.2% owner-occupied (13.9% owned outright and 19.3% owned with a mortgage).

Suburbs near Gosford

Some popular suburbs near Gosford include:

  • North Gosford: An established residential suburb with pockets of bushland and neighbourhood shops.
  • Point Frederick: A small harbourside suburb on Brisbane Water, with waterfront views.
  • East Gosford: A suburb with waterfront reserves and a mix of housing types.
  • Springfield: A primarily residential area with tree-lined streets and small parks.
  • Wyoming: Leafy suburb with bushland pockets, varied housing and community facilities.

How does Gosford compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Gosford’s median house price is 34.6% lower than North Gosford’s.
  • Median unit prices: Gosford’s median unit price is 7.5% higher than North Gosford’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Gosford have grown 27.7% higher than in Point Frederick.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Gosford have grown 6.4% higher than in North Gosford.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Gosford are selling 4.3% faster than in North Gosford.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Gosford are selling 5.1% faster than in North Gosford.

Choose the right real estate agents in Gosford

Choosing the right real estate agent in Gosford can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 65 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 49.1% 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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