Average rent in Gosford - Springfield, NSW — 2026

Gosford - Springfield is part of the Central Coast (NSW) council area and sits 51km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 21,204 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $390/week, which is below the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 48% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$390/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
21,204

ABS 2021

Median age
39
Distance to Sydney
51 km
Households renting
48%
Separate houses
40%
Flats / apartments
43%
Born overseas
24%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Central Coast (NSW)

Renting in Gosford - Springfield

Rent in Gosford - Springfield sits near the New South Wales median ($424/week at the 2021 Census), with the typical renter paying $390/week. What stands out is the renter share — 48% of households here rent, which is well above the state-wide owner-occupier baseline. The housing mix tells the story: about 40% separate houses and 43% flats, the kind of transitional density you see in suburbs where new builds have layered in over older stock. Population is around 21,204, median age 39, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. 24% of residents were born overseas. The suburb sits 51km from Sydney, and renter turnover here tends to run higher than in nearby owner-heavy areas at similar price points.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Gosford - Springfield?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Gosford - Springfield, NSW was $390. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Gosford - Springfield rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Gosford - Springfield came in at $390 — 8% below. Gosford - Springfield sits 51km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 40% separate houses and 43% flats).
Which suburbs near Gosford - Springfield have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Gosford - Springfield's $390/week (ABS 2021): Port Macquarie - West, Eastlakes, Campsie - South. On the higher end, you've got Summerland Point - Gwandalan, Belmore - Belfield, Greenacre - North. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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