Gosford, NSW 2250

I moved to Gosford from the New England area in 2016. I was apprehensive at first because all everyone could tell me about the area is that it was full of yobbos, druggos and dole bludgers. Nothing could have been further from the truth, I found the tenants in my apartment block to be fantastic along with the people you run into down the street.
I lived in close proximity to the train station where on my walk to and from there daily would often engage in conversation with others doing the same. And, on rainy day there were always plenty of taxis just outside the station.
I have no doubt there are some idiots around, the occasional screeching of wheels at nights suggests so, but i would be more than happy to continue living in Gosford indefinitely. I am only moving as it has become too far to travel for my work, but as soon as i can be relocated I will be moving back.

The Central Coast lies between the State's two main centres, Sydney and Newcastle and many call Gosford its 'capital'. The 'Coast' itself, as the locals refer to it, has a population of around 200,000. Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle that comes from living with 43 Sandy Beaches, State Forests and National Parks. Gosford CBD is an important commercial center and is still close enough to Sydney to allow daily commuting. In fact, approximately 30,000 people commute from the Central Coast to Sydney each day.

A favourite scenic spot in Gosford is President Hill, which offers magnificent views out over Brisbane Water. We also have some of Australia's best beaches within 20 minutes drive and who could fail to mention the gorgeous Gosford Waterfront, which so many have snapped a photograph of at sunset, sunrise and everything in between. Search #gosfordwaterfront on Instagram to see the photos!

Gosford has one major shopping mall, 'The Imperial Centre' which has just been renovated to include many specialty shops as well as the necessities. Nearby is the ever-popular 'Kibble Park' that sees children enjoying the equipment, workers soaking up the sun on the deck chairs on their lunch breaks and early risers getting in their morning yoga stretch before the hustle and bustle breaks the peace.

Dining out in Gosford offers a good choice from cafes to bistros and right up to formal dining and a variety of options for functions big and small. Gosford has its own train station and the service is both frequent and fast.

Since 2023, the Gosford area has had an influx of mental health patients (estimate 8000) due to the opening of Gosford Hospitals mental health unit.
The Dept of Housing or Homes NSW as its known now has been moving Sydney and Newcastle tenants to areas around Gosford to fill the hospital intake.
You only need to drive, walk or catch public transport anywhere within 25km of Gosford hospital and you will encounter out of control mental health patients every where. Abuse is abundant at every turn, driving is dangerous and forget walking anywhere except at the beach areas. Gosford area is a Psycho city - BEWARE

Gosford is a good location for commuters, if you catch the train to Sydney or Newcastle its very convenient. Also only a short drive to the M1 motorway. There are lots of apartment style living in Gosford. Only 10 mins drive to the Coastline and beaches too. There are plenty of recent refurbishments & upgrades to venues like the Railway Hotel, Gosford Hotel, Drifters Wharf too for those wanting some night life. (Kelley Seaton, Director/Property Manager, The Leasing Network, 0400 454 531, [email protected])

With a beautiful waterway, numerous parks and walking tracks, only a short drive to many different beaches and a booming population, Gosford is the capital and business hub of the Central Coast, and is currently undergoing a complete transformation.

With a skyline jam packed with cranes, major developers such as St Hilliers, Aland and Deicorp are all choosing Gosford as the place to invest their money and resources, Gosford has around 1,800 apartments under construction, offering a brand new home to between 2,000 - 4,000 additional residents.

This in turn will prompt a variety of new businesses to enter the area, providing more fun and entertainment for the community, and a much needed boost to our local economy. This is already being realized by a few small business owners taking the plunge and kick starting before the trend, but also by long standing local establishments upgrading and renovating to keep up with the ever changing community.

Gosford is on the precipice of a complete overhaul, and if you havent visited for a while, or you're considering buying or investing into Gosford, it may be time to revisit our growing little bayside town. Go watch a Central Coast Mariners game, visit one of our ultra modern gastronomic pubs, drink at one of our boutique breweries or catch a glowing sunset over our stunning Brisbane Water.

We moved to the Coast from Sydney 15 years ago and would laugh about Gosford and the weird bogans that lived there. We always shopped in Gosford but some people we knew were too scared to shop there. We would go to a family concert in Kibble park and be amused and horrified at the local dero's but go to the same concert NOW and everone is normal and you will be lucky to see on freaky family. Gosford is absolutely booming now and the Gosford waterfront is very popular with people exercising during covid.
Its pretty safe now tbh.....i did have to give some presumably ice addicted fool a flogging at 9am a few years ago after he crashed his Motorbike into my car, when he got abusive but apart from that incident its been plain sailing.....and that Gentleman will be ALOT more polite to people in the future. You can see the improvement in the quality of the people walking around now and its indicative in some of the fantastic Restaurants in Gosford now. Its also much more multicultural now.......I employ 10 Asian staff and they are all happy and relaxed in Gosford and love the Korean BBQ and quality Thai restaurants. **Note to non Coasties.......be careful of North Gosford as there are still some issues there but its massively improving.

It is a really beautiful community. It has everything you need while being close to everything. It is close to the beaches, supermarkets, cafes and restarunts. It's really picturesque being on the waterfront. There are a number of cafes and restaurants that are really nice and trendy. The one downside is that the nightlife is quite dead in the teenager scene but young professionals are out and about at the various restaurants eating out. Gosford is definitely gentrifying with more young professionals moving in to escape Sydney. Money is being spent here with various plans to revive the peaceful waterfront. If the fast train to Sydney ever happens this will be a no-brainer instead of way out west in Sydney.

I came here from Sydney because my partner lives on the Central Coast. It’s the most overrated area I’ve ever come across. There’s no good schools in the area (except Gosford High, which is full of Sydney kids, no surprise there). There’s also a lack of cultural diversity and many residents complain about too migrants moving to the area - which ironically would improve the area! The Main Street in pretty dead and there’s also a lack of transport services, and way too many bogans. Even the main supermarket there - Woolworths, is a pain to shop at. The area is so trashy that they have security guards at the store all the time following customers constantly. I've never seen that at any other Woolworths store. Theres a run down caravan park and burnt down building that nobody has done anything about nearby too. Not a family friendly place and not recommended.

Mediocre. The beautiful beaches will not feed you or provide you with intellectually stimulating company. I see dead shits picking up cigarette butts off the ground here regularly. Never saw it in Newcastle and once in Sydney in many years. . I have been ripped off 3 times by low lifes here. The people are lacking in quality. The environment is pleasant enough. I cannot even find a shoe repairer in Gosford city itself yet they have ten real estates. If you do not have a car think twice. Everything has moved to Erina.

Don't come here unless you want to be mugged or asked for a cigarette 97 times a day by locals