East Gosford
East Gosford is a waterfront suburb on Brisbane Water, right next to Gosford and about 49 kilometres from the Sydney CBD. It suits buyers who want a relaxed coastal lifestyle with the essentials on the doorstep.
You'll find a convenient IGA shopping centre, a selection of restaurants and cafes, a pharmacy and a friendly local pub all close by, and with a median unit price of $850,000 and a median house price of $1,150,000, East Gosford offers a more accessible way into the Brisbane Water lifestyle.
At a glance
- Population: 4,391
- Area size: 2.07 km²
- Median weekly household income: $1,483
- Median monthly mortgage repayments: $2,358
Living on the Central Coast
What it's like to live in East Gosford
East Gosford is home to 4,391 people across 2.07 square kilometres. Population has grown at every Census since 2001, from 3,332 to 4,391 in 2021, with total dwellings rising from 1,753 to 2,215 over the same period.
East Gosford Population & Household Growth Over Time
| 2001 | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,332 | 3,514 | 3,908 | 4,238 | 4,391 |
| Median weekly household income | No data | $679 | $863 | $1,065 | $1,330 |
| Medial Monthly Mortgage Repayments | No Data | $1,614 | $1,750 | $1,863 | $2,000 |
| Percentage of Owner Occupier | 56% | 52% | 57% | 55% | 56% |
| Percentage of Renter | 44% | 48% | 43% | 45% | 44% |
| Total Dwellings | 1,753 | 1,926 | 2,016 | 2,131 | 2,215 |
| Average People per Household | No Data | 2 | 2 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Owner-occupiers make up 56% of households and renters 44%, a balanced mix that has been stable for two decades. The leading occupations are Professionals (28%), Managers (14%) and Clerical and Administrative Workers (13%), and the top employing industries are Hospitals, Aged Care Residential Services and Other Social Assistance Services.
Housing options for owner-occupiers
East Gosford offers a diverse range of property options, with a fairly even mix of free-standing homes (38.4%), townhouses (31.3%) and apartments (30.3%) throughout the suburb. You will also find a small number of waterfront properties. If you're after a Central Coast acreage, East Gosford is not the suburb for you.
Current property snapshot (October 2026)
| Metric | Houses | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Median Price | $1,150,000 | $850,000 |
| Median Rent (per week) | $773 | $648 |
| Typical time to sell | ~45 days | ~14 days |
| Gross rental yield | 3.50% | 3.96% |
For units, only the current median ($767,500) and the 20-year average annual growth (4.99%) are available. Sales volumes for units here are low enough that shorter-term figures simply aren't reported.
Houses are typically selling in around 15 days, down from roughly 42 days a year ago and 68 days three years ago. That's a strong signal of buyer interest in family homes here. Against its neighbours, Killarney Vale remains one of the more accessible entry points to Tuggerah Lake and beach-side living on the Central Coast, well under the waterfront premiums you'd pay in Bateau Bay or Blue Bay.
How Prices Have Moved Over Time (Houses)
| Period | Change |
|---|---|
| 3 Months | 0.00% ($0) |
| 12 Months | -0.22% (-$2,500) |
| 3 Years | 17.35% ($170,000) |
| 5 Years | 42.86% ($345,000) |
| 5-year average annual growth | 7.39% |
| 10-year average annual growth | 5.54% |
| 20-year average annual growth | 5.83% |
| 30-year average annual growth | 7.05% |
Renting in East Gosford
Median rent for a house in East Gosford is $773 a week, up 1.71% over the past quarter, 7.66% over the year and 29.26% over three years. Units rent for $648 a week, up 3.68% over the quarter, 8.00% over the year and 29.60% over three years. The vacancy rate is 1.45%, well under the 3% generally considered a healthy balance between tenants and owners, so well-priced rentals tend to go quickly.
Schools and childcare
East Gosford has a strong education footprint, including Gosford East Public School and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School for primary years, and St Edward's College Gosford and St Joseph's Catholic College for secondary years, all within the suburb.
For early learning and care, East Gosford Early Learning is on Brougham Street, and before and after school care is available through St Patrick's Outside School Hours Care, Gosford East Public School OSHC and Gosford East OSHClub.
Health and everyday amenities
Day-to-day needs are well covered, with the IGA on York Street, local cafes and restaurants, a pharmacy and a pub nearby. Gosford Hospital and North Gosford Private Hospital are both close by, and healthcare is the suburb's largest employer, with Hospitals the top employing industry for residents.
Getting around
Gosford train station is a 5 minute drive from East Gosford, as is the major shopping centre Erina Fair. The M1 motorway is 10 minutes away, and Terrigal is approximately 15 minutes' drive.
Our local favourite
A Sharp Property Buyers favourite in East Gosford is Bouffant Bakery on Victoria Street.
Ready to call East Gosford home? Let Sharp Property Buyers, your trusted Central Coast Buyers Agent, guide you to the right property. Reach out to our team today and we'll help you find your place on the water.
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