Gosford
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Gosford, located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, is a gateway city situated between Sydney and Newcastle. With scenic waterfronts, lush parks, and a relaxing local feel, Gosford offers a balance between city amenities and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
4,873
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.42°, 151.34°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
74
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,105
Local Cost
$1,930
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
93
English
98
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
12.7°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
2.0°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
912 mm
Internet Speed
55 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
43
Coworking
0
Cafes
16
Nightlife
5
Parks
22
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
436.0
Airport
GOS
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 33 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.