East Gosford (NSW)

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Estimates from Districts, which combine ABS population revisions for the surrounding region and post-Census address verification, place the number of residents in the suburb of East Gosford at approximately 4,262 as of May 2026. Compared to the 4,391 people counted in the 2021 Census, this represents a reduction of 129 people (2.9%). The figure is derived from an Districts estimate of 4,254 residents, which incorporates the June 2025 ERP release from the ABS alongside 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population translates to a density of 2,058 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical benchmark across nationwide locations monitored by Districts. In recent times, the primary driver of population growth was overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 66.0% of all population additions.

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The suburb of East Gosford has a highly educated labor force with a strong presence in key service industries, alongside an unemployment rate of only 2.2% based on aggregated statistical area data. There were 2,016 employed residents in March 2026, and the local unemployment rate sits 1.9% below the 4.1% rate recorded across Greater Sydney, though local participation in the labor force is much lower at 57.8% compared to the metropolitan average of 69.1%. Census details show that a substantial 35.6% of working residents worked from home, though this may reflect temporary pandemic restrictions.

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According to the latest ATO tax statistics for the 2023 financial year, the suburb of East Gosford recorded a median taxpayer income of $49,252 and an average of $63,649. These figures are below national benchmarks and compare to median and average values of $60,817 and $83,003 in Greater Sydney. Applying Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year yields estimated figures of approximately $54,335 for the median and $70,218 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places individual income at the 40th percentile ($759 weekly) and household income at the 22nd percentile. The most common weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, accounting for 28.2% of the population ( residents), which mirrors the broader regional pattern where fall into this bracket. Financial pressure from housing is significant, leaving just of income after housing costs, which ranks at the th percentile, while the SEIFA index places the area in the th decile for income.

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The housing profile in the suburb of East Gosford at the time of the latest Census consisted of 38.0% separate houses and 62.1% alternative dwellings such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Sydney. Home ownership rates stood at 31.4%, which is higher than the Sydney metro level, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (25.8%) or rented (42.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,000 was lower than the Sydney metro average of $2,427, and the median weekly rent of $380 was also below the metropolitan average of $470. Globally within Australia, mortgage costs in the suburb of East Gosford are higher than the national average of $1,863, and weekly rents also exceed the national benchmark of $375.

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Families make up 57.1% of households in the suburb of East Gosford, consisting of couples with children (20.9%), couples without children (22.7%), and single parent households (12.9%). Non-family households represent the remaining 42.9%, with single-person households accounting for 40.0% and group households making up 2.6%. The median household size of 2.1 people is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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Educational attainment in the suburb of East Gosford is lower than regional averages, with 28.7% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university degree compared to 38.0% in Greater Sydney. This difference suggests opportunities for vocational and academic development. Bachelor degrees represent the largest tertiary qualification at 18.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.1% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education is common, with 37.4% of residents aged 15 and over possessing vocational certificates, divided between advanced diplomas (14.4%) and certificates (23.0%).

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There are 33 active public transport stops, consisting of bus services, operating within the suburb of East Gosford. These stops support 98 different routes that run a combined 2,386 passenger trips each week. Transport connection is highly rated, with residents living an average of 157 meters from their nearest stop. The suburb of East Gosford is mostly residential, meaning residents predominantly travel outside the area for work; private vehicles are the main transport method at 86%, while 6% of commuters take the train. Dwellings average 0.9 cars, which is below the wider metropolitan average. Census data from 2021 shows 35.6% of residents working from home, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Health indicators in the suburb of East Gosford reveal notable challenges based on mortality and chronic illness rates across younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly above the SA2 average at approximately 52% of the population (~2,221 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney.

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The suburb of East Gosford exhibits above-average cultural diversity, with 24.0% of residents born outside Australia and 14.0% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religious affiliation, representing 53.6% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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With a median age of 44, the suburb of East Gosford has an older population than Greater Sydney (median age 37) and the nation as a whole (median age 38). Residents aged 75 - 84 are well represented at 10.0% of the population, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 10.6%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 8.5% to 10.0%, while the 15 to 24 age bracket has contracted from 9.8% to 8.9%. Future demographic shifts will see the 75 to 84 cohort expand by 80% (340 people) to reach individuals by up from .

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East Gosford currently has an estimated 221 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 150 children aged 0-2 and 100 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 7% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 14% by 2041 (to approximately 253 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 308. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 12.4 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.