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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Gosforth Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$680/wk
$35,360 per year
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Median Rent
$225/wk
$975 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,163/mo
Avg household size: 3.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Gosforth Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.8% (38) Female 54.2% (45)

Population Density

12.3
people per km²
82 people · 6.7 km²

Households

3.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,875
Family income/wk

Gosforth Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Gosforth Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Gosforth Country of Birth

Australia
83.3%
England
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Gosforth Religion

Catholic
36.9%
Anglican
22.6%
No Religion
11.9%
Not stated
10.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.1%
Pentecostal
7.1%
Othr Protestnt
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Gosforth Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Gosforth Employment

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Employed full-time
29.3% 17 people
Employed part-time
24.1% 14 people
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Not in labour force
46.6% 27 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Gosforth Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.2%
Bachelor Degree
35.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Gosforth Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers
25.0%
Professionals
20.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.8%
Managers
16.7%
Sales Workers
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Gosforth Field of Study

Engineering
45.5%
Management & Commerce
27.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Gosforth Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Gosforth Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
25.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
25.0%
$4,000+/wk
31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Gosforth Marital Status

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Married
41.2% 28
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Divorced
16.2% 11
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Widowed
10.3% 7
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Never married
32.4% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Gosforth Ancestry

Australian
43.5%
English
31.5%
Irish
10.9%
French
4.3%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.3%
Italian
3.3%
Scottish
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Gosforth School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
40.0%
Primary — Catholic
30.0%
Secondary — Catholic
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Gosforth Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.1% 11
No need for assistance
92.9% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Gosforth Volunteering

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Volunteer
5.6% 3
Not a volunteer
94.4% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Gosforth How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
82.4%
Did not go to work
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Gosforth Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.4%
2 vehicles
34.8%
3 vehicles
34.8%
4+ vehicles
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Gosforth Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
22.7%
4 bedrooms
36.4%
5 bedrooms
27.3%
6+ bedrooms
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Gosforth Population Mobility

11.3%
moved in the last year
12.7%
moved in the last 5 years
47.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Gosforth Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
162
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Gosforth Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
8
Mental health
7
Arthritis
4
Heart disease
4
Cancer
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Gosforth Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.9%
$300-$399/wk
9.8%
$650-$799/wk
13.7%
$800-$999/wk
13.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.8%
$3,500+/wk
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Gosforth Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.0%
Couple — no children
18.1%
One parent — no children under 15
15.3%
Couple — no children under 15
11.1%
One parent — children under 15
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Gosforth Military Service

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Previously served
5.4% 3
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Never served
94.6% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Gosforth Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
24.2% 15
Did not provide
75.8% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Gosforth Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
3 children
45.0%
5+ children
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Gosforth When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Gosforth Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.5%
5–14 hours
29.5%
15–29 hours
18.0%
30+ hours
16.4%
Did not do domestic work
24.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Gosforth Household Size

2 persons
37.5%
4 persons
18.8%
5 persons
43.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Gosforth Where Residents Moved From

Same address
71
Moved from NSW
9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Gosforth Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Gosforth Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total

Property Damage
2
Other Against Property
2
Assault
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Gosforth Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,416/wk
Median Rent $225/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Gosforth

≈ $6,136/month
Median rent $225/wk
Left after rent $1,191/wk
Rent share 15.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gosforth vs State & National Average

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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.