Life in Gosford
Life in Gosford
Welcome to Gosford. We know you are going to love living in Gosford and have a great time if you are passing through.

Life in Gosford
Is Gosford a good place to live?
Yes, Gosford is a great place to live or visit. Below our guide to Gosford will give you all the information you need to make moving here easier or make your trip a more informed and enjoyable one.
Visas required to live in Gosford
If you happen to be a citizen from a country other than Australia and are looking to move to Gosford, you are going to need a visa to do so. Australia has many visas on offer that could allow you to live and work in Gosford. Due to there being many different visas, each with it’s own rights and obligations, it is best to take our Free Visa Assessment so we can provide accurate advice on the visa options available to you in your specific circumstances.
If you are moving to Gosford and want to find a job in Gosford we have a guide specifically on how to find and apply for jobs in Gosford for new arrivals. Always make sure you have secured a visa that allows you to work before starting your new job.
Map of Gosford
Weather in Gosford
Gosford
Gosford is the city and administrative centre of the Central Coast Council local government area in the heart of the Central Coast region, about 76 kilometres (47 mi) north of Sydney and about 91 kilometres (57 mi) south of Newcastle. The city centre is situated at the northern extremity of Brisbane Water, an extensive northern branch of the Hawkesbury River estuary and Broken Bay.
The suburb is the administrative centre and Central Business District of the Central Coast region, which is the third largest urban area in New South Wales after Sydney and Newcastle. Following its formation from the combination of the previous Gosford City Council and Wyong Shire Councils, Gosford has been earmarked as a vital CBD spine under the NSW Metropolitan Strategy. The population of the Gosford area was 169,053 in 2016.
Hotels and Accommodation in Gosford
There are all types of accommodation available in Gosford. The best place to find Hotels, serviced apartments or holiday lets is via Book Direct and Save Bookdirectandsave.com
This website lists the exact same properties as Airbnb and booking.com but does not charge the high commissions so their nightly accommodation rates are cheaper.
Or contact any of these great local hotels, apartments or holiday accommodation businesses.
Gosford is full of great businesses and helpful services. Below are a selection of our best.
Accountants in Gosford
Banks in Gosford
Cafes in Gosford
Carpet Cleaners in Gosford
Dentists in Gosford
Doctors and Medical clinics in Gosford
You can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.
Contact one of the Gosford Electricians below
Hospitals in Gosford
Mechanics in Gosford
Newspapers in Gosford
Pest Control in Gosford
Plumbers in Gosford
Real Estate Agents in Gosford
Restaurants in Gosford
Schools in Gosford
Solicitors in Gosford
Supermarkets in Gosford
Vets in Gosford
For all information on living in towns and cities across Australia visit our Living in Australia index page where you will find 160 guides on areas right across the country.
To live and work in Australia you might be eligible for an Australian Work Visa or a Permanent Residency visa as a skilled worker. Find out more and move to Australia to live and work and start you new life.