Gosford, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Gosford, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Gosford |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.42386 |
| Longitude | 151.34494 |
| Population | 4,873 |
| Density | 1429.0 /km² |
| Area | 3.4 km² |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Postcode | 2250 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 51 km north-northeast |
Gosford is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,873. The locality covers an area of 3.4 km², giving a population density of about 1429.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 51 km north-northeast of Sydney. Gosford is located at 33.4239°S, 151.3449°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2250.
Gosford sits at the head of a broad, shimmering expanse of saltwater, a place where the land begins to fold and rise towards the hinterland. It lies 22.6 km north of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 11°T), and is situated 11.0 km north-north-east of Umina Beach. The air here carries the faint, sweet tang of eucalyptus mingling with the salty breath of the estuary, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, can soften the edges of the suburban sprawl into something more painterly, a wash of pale gold across the undulating terrain. The waterways, a network of creeks and bays that spill into the vastness of the Pacific, dictate the character of the place, drawing life to their shores and shaping the very rhythm of its days. Here, the dense coastal scrub gives way to manicured lawns and the occasional, startling flash of a bright red-tiled roof, a reminder of the human endeavour that has settled upon this fertile ground.
This locality, historically a pathway and a place of sustenance for Indigenous peoples, has seen its fortunes shift with the ebb and flow of colonial enterprise and modern development. Early settlers, drawn by the rich timber resources and fertile soils, cleared land for farming and grazing, their efforts gradually transforming the wilder landscape. Later, the discovery of resources and the burgeoning demand for coastal retreats spurred growth, leading to the establishment of industries that, for a time, defined the economic pulse of Gosford. Today, while remnants of its past linger in the names of streets and the character of older buildings, Gosford thrives on a diverse economy, with tourism and service industries now playing a significant role, attracting visitors and residents alike to its sun-drenched shores and the abundant natural beauty of its neighbouring national parks.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gosford, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Gosford, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Gosford includes the postcode (2250), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gosford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |