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Gosford

941 km²

Daily life in Gosford is shaped by a mix of easy transport access and a hilly landscape. It is a major hub on the Central Coast where most people live within a short walk of public transport and parks. While the area is generally walkable, it lacks the high density of shops and clinics found in other New South Wales towns. This community is also notable for its significant and relatively young First Nations population.

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First Nations

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Gosford has one of the largest First Nations populations at this level. These residents are generally younger than those in other similar areas, and they see much higher rates of Year 12 completion and typical personal incomes than most, with an unemployment rate of 9.3% that is a little below the national figure.

6,294 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs NSW 23 yrs Aus 24 yrs

41.1% Year 12 Here 41.1% NSW 35.0% Aus 37.0%

9.3% Unemployment Here 9.3% NSW 9.8% Aus 12.3%

$616 Median income Here $616 NSW $600 Aus $540

$1,678 Household income Here $1,678 NSW $1,558 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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Most homes are well-placed for public transport and parks, though far fewer have a school, health service or grocery store within a 15-minute walk compared to the state average. This is partly due to a steeper terrain than the New South Wales average, contributing to a walkability score of 5.4, which is a little below the state figure.

5.4 Walk score

5.1 Types ≤15 min