NSW Property Intelligence
West GosfordNSW 2250
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. West Gosford is home to ~1,602 residents (median age 44), with 47% of households renting.
Rent in West Gosford
The median house rent in West Gosford is $695/week (967 new leases). Units have a median of $600/week (884 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2250, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $405/wk | $460/wk |
| 2 | $572/wk | $630/wk |
| 3 | $695/wk | $700/wk |
| 4+ | $830/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of West Gosford fall in the intake zones of Gosford Public School, Henry Kendall High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Gosford Public School#527 of 2159 in NSW
- Henry Kendall High School#650 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
West Gosford has 4 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Kids Club Gosford, Kindy Patch West Gosford, Platinum Family Day Care.
Commute
Typical Tuesday-8am rail times from Gosford Station (timetable, platform wait included):
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include West Gosford Shopping Centre, Imperial Centre Gosford, Gosford Town Centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for West Gosford (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 48 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 5 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 11 | Upward |
Development activity
34 development applications were lodged in West Gosford over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
West Gosford — quick answers
What is the median rent in West Gosford?
Houses in West Gosford (postcode 2250) have a median asking rent of $695/week; units have a median of $600/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for West Gosford?
West Gosford addresses can be zoned for Gosford Public School, Henry Kendall High School. Gosford Public School ranks in roughly the top 24% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in West Gosford?
West Gosford has 4 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How long is the commute from West Gosford to the Sydney CBD?
From Gosford Station, a typical Tuesday-8am rail journey to the Sydney CBD takes about 86 minutes on the timetable, platform wait included.
How much development is happening in West Gosford?
34 development applications were lodged in West Gosford in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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