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 23,526 as of Nov 2025. This shows an increase of 2,322 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,204. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 23,005 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 1,391 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Gosford - Springfield's growth of 11.0% since the 2021 Census exceeds both SA3 (2.3%) and SA4 areas, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population dynamics anticipate significant growth: the area is forecasted to increase by 8,634 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 32.8% over these 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. As of FY-26, 27 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 new residents arrive per year for each new home approved 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 significant commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gosford - Springfield records 237.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, construction activity has recently eased. The new development consists of 5.0% standalone homes and 95.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a shift from the current housing mix of 40.0% houses due to reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. With around 232 people per approval, Gosford - Springfield reflects a transitioning market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Gosford - Springfield is projected to add 7,707 residents by 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Future projections show Gosford - Springfield adding 7,707 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 has identified 42 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include M1 Pacific Motorway Kariong to Somersby Widening, Residential Towers at Watt Street and Henry Parry Drive, Sapphire Gosford project, and Gosford Alive - Kibbleplex Site development. The following list details those most relevant.

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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 key sectors including health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. As of September 2025, unemployment stands at 3.8%, with estimated employment growth over the past year being 3.1%.

There are 12,313 residents in work, with an unemployment rate 0.4% lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is on par with Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment levels in health care & social assistance are at 1.6 times the regional average, while professional & technical employment is limited at 7.7%, compared to 11.5% regionally. The worker-to-resident ratio is 1.0, indicating substantial local employment opportunities.

Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.1% and labour force by 3.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%. State-level data as of 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03%, with the state unemployment rate at 3.9% compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a five-year increase of 6.6% and ten-year growth of 13.7%. 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.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The median income among taxpayers in Gosford - Springfield SA2 was $51,653 and the average income stood at $66,752 during financial year 2022. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $58,166 (median) and $75,169 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank at the 33rd percentile, family incomes at the 45th percentile, and personal incomes at the 48th percentile in Gosford - Springfield. The income distribution shows that 31.7% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, which is similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 30.9%. Housing affordability pressures are severe with only 78.7% of income remaining, 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

Dwelling structure in Gosford - Springfield, as per the latest Census, consisted of 40.0% houses and 60.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Sydney metro had 74.2% houses and 25.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gosford - Springfield was at 23.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.5% and rented ones at 49.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,885, below Sydney metro's average of $2,150. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $390, compared to Sydney metro's $400. 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 comprising 4.5%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

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% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 20.8%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 36.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.8% and certificates at 23.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 7.9% in primary education, 6.5% in secondary education, and 5.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Gosford-Springfield has 191 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus stations. There are 165 individual routes serving these stops, providing a total of 5,685 weekly passenger trips.

Residents' access to transport is rated excellent, with an average distance of 149 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 812 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Gosford - Springfield is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Gosford - Springfield faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 52% of the total population (~12,327 people), compared to 54.7% across Greater Sydney.

Mental health issues impact 11.0% of residents, while arthritis affects 8.5%. A total of 64.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 64.8% across Greater Sydney. The area has 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (4,599 people), lower than the 24.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 25.9% of its population born overseas and 17.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Gosford-Springfield, making up 49.3% of its population. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented, comprising 0.2% compared to the regional average of 0.2%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.7%), Australian (24.7%), and Other (9.1%). Notably, Korean (0.9%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.3%, while Russian (0.5%) and Spanish (0.6%) also show higher representation than their respective regional averages of 0.4% each.

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

The median age in Gosford-Springfield is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Gosford-Springfield has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 65-74 (10.3%) and a lower proportion of those aged 5-14 (9.1%). Post-2021 Census data shows the 75-84 age group grew from 5.5% to 6.5%, while the 5-14 cohort declined from 9.9% to 9.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Gosford-Springfield, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 89% (an increase of 1,365 people), reaching a total of 2,904 from the current figure of 1,538.