Gosford - Springfield

Gosford - Springfield lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Gosford - Springfield's population is around 23,720 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,516 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,204 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 22,599 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 598 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,402 persons per square kilometer. Gosford - Springfield's growth of 11.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (3.1%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 66.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on latest annual ERP population numbers, a significant increase is forecast, with the area expected to increase by 8,634 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 31.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Gosford - Springfield among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Gosford - Springfield has recorded approximately 271 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 1,359 homes. Up to FY-26, 32 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 new residents arrive per year for each new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $394,000.

This financial year has seen $105.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating robust commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gosford - Springfield records 237.0% more building activity per person. This offers buyers greater choice but construction activity has recently eased. The new development consists of 5.0% standalone homes and 95.0% attached dwellings, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This reflects a shift from the current housing mix of 40.0% houses due to reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands. Gosford - Springfield reflects a transitioning market with around 232 people per approval. Future projections estimate an addition of 7,513 residents by 2041, indicating that current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Future projections show Gosford - Springfield adding 7,513 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Gosford - Springfield has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 42 projects that could affect this region. Notable initiatives include the M1 Pacific Motorway Kariong to Somersby Widening project, Residential Towers planned for Watt Street and Henry Parry Drive, Sapphire Gosford development, and Gosford Alive - Kibbleplex Site redevelopment. The following list details those expected to have the most relevance.

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The labour market in Gosford - Springfield demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Gosford - Springfield has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%.

As of September 2025, there are 12,313 residents employed, with a local unemployment rate of 3.4% and workforce participation at 66.7%, slightly below Greater Sydney's 70.0%. A notable 33.0% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries of employment are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a particularly high concentration in health care & social assistance, with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services have limited presence, with only 7.7% employment compared to the regional average of 11.5%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 1.0, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Over the year ending September 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, while labour force grew by 3.6%, resulting in a rise in unemployment rate to 3.9%. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gosford - Springfield's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.1% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

The Gosford - Springfield SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $55,725 and an average income of $70,220 in the financial year 2023, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data. This compares to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. By September 2025, these figures are estimated to be approximately $60,662 (median) and $76,441 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Gosford - Springfield rank modestly, between the 33rd and 48th percentiles. In terms of income distribution, 31.7% of individuals (7,519) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band, similar to the metropolitan region's 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 26th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Gosford - Springfield features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Gosford-Springfield, as per the latest Census evaluation, 40.0% of dwellings were houses while 60.0% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This differs from Sydney metropolitan areas where 55.9% were houses and 44.1% were other dwellings. Home ownership in Gosford-Springfield was at 23.4%, with mortgaged properties at 27.5% and rented dwellings at 49.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,885, lower than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. The median weekly rent figure for Gosford-Springfield was recorded at $390, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Gosford-Springfield's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Gosford - Springfield features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 59.1% of all households, including 21.0% couples with children, 24.3% couples without children, and 12.7% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 40.9%, with lone person households at 36.4% and group households making up 4.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Gosford - Springfield exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 29.9%, exceeding the SA4 region average of 20.8%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 36.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.8%) and certificates (23.5%).

Educational participation is high at 27.7%, including primary education (7.9%), secondary education (6.5%), and tertiary education (5.9%).

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Gosford-Springfield has 200 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 165 routes, collectively providing 5981 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 150 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential with most commuters traveling outward. Car remains dominant at 82%, followed by train at 7% and walking at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, below the regional average.

In 2021 Census data, 33% of residents worked from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 854 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 29 weekly trips per stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

Gosford - Springfield's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Gosford's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 54% of the total population (~12,785 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area's 50.9%. This compares to Greater Sydney's 59.9%. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 11.0 and 8.5% of residents respectively. 64.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. As of 2021, the area has 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (4,637 people), which is higher than Greater Sydney's 15.3%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Gosford - Springfield was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Gosford-Springfield was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 25.9% of its population born overseas and 17.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Gosford-Springfield is Christianity, comprising 49.3% of the population. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, making up 0.2% compared to 0.8% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (27.7%), Australian (24.7%), and Other (9.1%). Notably, Korean is overrepresented at 0.9%, Russian at 0.5%, and Spanish at 0.6%.

Gosford - Springfield's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Gosford-Springfield is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. The 65-74 age group is notably over-represented at 10.3%, while the 5-14 year-olds are under-represented at 9.1%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75-84 age group grew from 5.5% to 6.5% of the population, while the 5-14 cohort declined from 9.9% to 9.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Gosford-Springfield, with the 75-84 group expected to grow by 87%, reaching 2,904 people from 1,551.