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West Gosford
Central Coast, New South Wales
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Henry Kendall Cottage at West Gosford
West Gosford is located in New South Wales
West Gosford
West Gosford
Location in New South Wales
Population 1,335 (2016 census)
 • Density 342/km2 (890/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2250
Elevation 10 m (33 ft)
Area 3.9 km2 (1.5 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s) Central Coast Council
Parish Gosford
State electorate(s) Gosford
Federal Division(s) Robertson
Suburbs around West Gosford:
Somersby Narara Narara
Kariong West Gosford Gosford
Kariong Point Clare Gosford

West Gosford is a suburb located in the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. It is part of the Central Coast Council area.

West Gosford is known for its shops and businesses. It was once home to the Gosford Classic Car Museum, which closed in 2019. You can also find the historic Henry Kendall cottage here. Many big stores like Bunnings, Spotlight, Anaconda, and Officeworks are located along the Central Coast Highway. There's also the Gosford RSL and a Reliance Super Clinic.

You can find the West Gosford shopping centre, which has a Coles supermarket, on Brisbane Water Drive. Another shopping centre by Primewest is nearby on Manns Road.

Who Lives in West Gosford?

In 2016, a survey showed that 1,335 people lived in West Gosford. Most people, about 70.8%, were born in Australia. About 82.7% of residents spoke only English at home. When asked about religion, the most common answers were:

  • No Religion (28.6%)
  • Anglican (20.9%)
  • Catholic (20.6%)

Getting Around West Gosford

Busways operates several bus routes that go through West Gosford. These buses help people travel to and from different areas.

  • Route 32: Travels from Spencer to Gosford, passing through Mangrove Mountain.
  • Route 33: Connects Somersby to Gosford, going through Kariong and Narara.
  • Route 34: A direct route from Kariong to Gosford.
  • Route 55: Goes from Ettalong Beach to Gosford, stopping at Umina Beach and Woy Woy.
  • Route 70: Travels from Ettalong Beach to Gosford, via Tascott and Point Clare.
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