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Gosforth NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Gosforth, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Gosforth NSW is 82 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Gosforth is $680 per week ($35,360 per year). Median rent in Gosforth is $225 per week ($975 per month). Gosforth has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Gosforth has a population density of 12.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Gosforth is England. The most common religion is Catholic (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gosforth is $3,163.
There were 6 recorded offences in Gosforth in 2024-25, a rate of 73 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (2 offences).
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Gosforth Population
Gosforth Median Income & Rent
Gosforth Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Gosforth Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Gosforth Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Gosforth Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Gosforth Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Gosforth Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Gosforth Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Gosforth Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Gosforth Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Gosforth Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Gosforth Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Gosforth Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Gosforth Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Gosforth Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Gosforth School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Gosforth Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Gosforth Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Gosforth How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Gosforth Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Gosforth Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Gosforth Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Gosforth Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Gosforth Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Gosforth Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Gosforth Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Gosforth Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Gosforth Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Gosforth Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Gosforth When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Gosforth Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Gosforth Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Gosforth Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Gosforth Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Gosforth Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Gosforth Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gosforth
What is the population of Gosforth NSW?
The population of Gosforth NSW is 82 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.3 people per km².
What is the median income in Gosforth?
The median personal income in Gosforth NSW is $680 per week, or $35,360 per year.The median household income is $1,416 per week.Family income is $1,875 per week.
How much is rent in Gosforth?
Median rent in Gosforth NSW is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 15.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Gosforth?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Gosforth NSW is $3,163. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Gosforth?
The median age in Gosforth NSW is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Gosforth a good suburb to live in?
Gosforth is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 82.The median income is $680/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11729. All dollar figures in AUD.