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| near-n = [[Narara, New South Wales|Narara]]
| near-n = [[North Gosford, New South Wales|North Gosford]]
| near-ne = [[Wyoming, New South Wales|Wyoming]]
| near-ne = [[Wyoming, New South Wales|Wyoming]]
| near-e = [[East Gosford]]
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| near-se = [[Brisbane Water]]
| near-se = ''[[Brisbane Water]]''
| near-s = [[Brisbane Water]]
| near-s = ''[[Brisbane Water]]''
| near-sw = [[Point Clare, New South Wales|Point Clare]]
| near-sw = [[Point Clare, New South Wales|Point Clare]]
| near-w = [[West Gosford, New South Wales|West Gosford]]
| near-w = [[West Gosford, New South Wales|West Gosford]]
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'''Gosford''' is a waterfront city at the northern end of [[Brisbane Water]] on the [[Central Coast (New South Wales)|Central Coast]] in the state of [[New South Wales]], Australia. The Gosford waterfront is known for its boating and scenic views on the shores of Brisbane Water. Gosford is the main commercial hub and gateway of the Central Coast. It is situated approximately {{cvt|77|km}} north of [[Sydney]] and {{cvt|86|km}} south of [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]]. Gosford is located in the local government area of the [[Central Coast Council (New South Wales)|Central Coast Council]].
'''Gosford''' is a [[Waterfront (area)|waterfront]] city at the northern end of [[Brisbane Water]] on the [[Central Coast (New South Wales)|Central Coast]] in the state of [[New South Wales]], Australia. The Gosford Waterfront is known for its boating and scenic views on the shores of Brisbane Water. Gosford is the main commercial hub and gateway of the Central Coast. It is situated approximately {{cvt|77|km}} north of [[Sydney]] and {{cvt|86|km}} south of [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]]. Gosford is located in the local government area of the [[Central Coast Council (New South Wales)|Central Coast Council]].


Gosford, locally nicknamed 'Gossie',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/6330774/from-freo-to-the-gong-search-is-on-for-aussie-town-nicknames/ | title=From Freo to the Gong: Search is on for Aussie town nicknames | date=16 August 2019 }}</ref> is located in the north-eastern part of the [[Sydney Basin]] in the traditional [[Darkinjung]] Country.
Gosford, locally nicknamed 'Gossie',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/6330774/from-freo-to-the-gong-search-is-on-for-aussie-town-nicknames/ | title=From Freo to the Gong: Search is on for Aussie town nicknames | date=16 August 2019 }}</ref> is located in the north-eastern part of the [[Sydney Basin]] in the traditional [[Darkinjung]] Country.


The regional city is one of the two shared administrative hubs of the Central Coast Council, along with [[Wyong, New South Wales|Wyong]]. Gosford is the [[central business district]] of the Central Coast region and is the third largest urban area in the state of New South Wales after Sydney and Newcastle. Gosford has been deemed a vital CBD spine under the NSW Metropolitan Strategy following the merging of [[Gosford City Council|Gosford City]] council and [[Wyong Shire]] council in 2016, forming the current Central Coast Council administration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/PlansforAction/CitiesTaskforce/tabid/163/language/en-US/Default.aspx|title=Cities Taskforce|publisher=NSW Government Planning & Infrastructure|access-date=11 May 2013}}</ref> The population of the Gosford area was 169,053 in 2016.<ref name="census16sa3" />
The regional city is one of the two shared administrative hubs of the Central Coast Council, along with [[Wyong, New South Wales|Wyong]]. Gosford is the [[central business district]] of the Central Coast region and is the third largest urban area in the state of New South Wales after Sydney and Newcastle. Gosford has been deemed a vital CBD spine under the NSW Metropolitan Strategy following the merging of [[City of Gosford]] Council and [[Wyong Shire]] Council in 2016, forming the current Central Coast Council administration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/PlansforAction/CitiesTaskforce/tabid/163/language/en-US/Default.aspx|title=Cities Taskforce|publisher=NSW Government Planning & Infrastructure|access-date=11 May 2013|archive-date=27 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140427145619/http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/PlansforAction/CitiesTaskforce/tabid/163/language/en-US/Default.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref> The population of the Gosford area was 169,053 in 2016.<ref name="census16sa3" />


==History==
==History==
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Gosford itself was explored by [[Governor of New South Wales|State Governor]] [[Arthur Phillip]] between 1788 and 1789.<ref>{{cite book |title=Coasting : a year by the bay |date=March 2012 |publisher=Sceptre |isbn=9780733610189 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=D5Dm8jnzfpEC&q=Gosford+was+explored+by+Governor+Phillip+between+1788+and+1789&pg=PT51 |access-date=23 March 2020}}</ref> The area was difficult to access and settlement began around 1823. By the late 19th century the agriculture in the region was diversifying, with market gardens and citrus orchards occupying the rich soil left after the timber harvest. As late as 1850, the road between Hawkesbury (near Pittwater) and Brisbane Water was a cart wheel track.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.gosford-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/about/gosfordhistory.htm |title = History of Gosford |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081210180914/http://www.gosford-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/about/gosfordhistory.htm |archive-date=10 December 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
Gosford itself was explored by [[Governor of New South Wales|State Governor]] [[Arthur Phillip]] between 1788 and 1789.<ref>{{cite book |title=Coasting : a year by the bay |date=March 2012 |publisher=Sceptre |isbn=9780733610189 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=D5Dm8jnzfpEC&q=Gosford+was+explored+by+Governor+Phillip+between+1788+and+1789&pg=PT51 |access-date=23 March 2020}}</ref> The area was difficult to access and settlement began around 1823. By the late 19th century the agriculture in the region was diversifying, with market gardens and citrus orchards occupying the rich soil left after the timber harvest. As late as 1850, the road between Hawkesbury (near Pittwater) and Brisbane Water was a cart wheel track.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.gosford-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/about/gosfordhistory.htm |title = History of Gosford |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081210180914/http://www.gosford-p.schools.nsw.edu.au/about/gosfordhistory.htm |archive-date=10 December 2008 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


Typical of early Colonial settlement, convicts lived and worked in the Gosford area. In 1825, Gosford's population reached 100, of whom 50% were convicts.{{cn|date=May 2024}}
Typical of early Colonial settlement, convicts lived and worked in the Gosford area. In 1825, Gosford's population reached 100, of whom 50% were convicts.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}


East Gosford was the first centre of settlement. Gosford was named in 1839 after [[Archibald Acheson, 2nd Earl of Gosford]] – a friend of the then Governor of New South Wales [[George Gipps]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/library/local_history/Suburbs/documents/history.html |title=Some Significant events in Gosford History |access-date=29 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140624025651/http://www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/library/local_history/Suburbs/documents/history.html/ |archive-date=24 June 2014}}</ref> Acheson's title derives its name from [[Gosford Castle|Gosford]], a [[townland]] (sub-division) of [[Markethill]] in [[County Armagh]] in [[Northern Ireland]].
East Gosford was the first centre of settlement. Gosford was named in 1839 after [[Archibald Acheson, 2nd Earl of Gosford]] – a friend of the then Governor of New South Wales [[George Gipps]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/library/local_history/Suburbs/documents/history.html |title=Some Significant events in Gosford History |access-date=29 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140624025651/http://www.gosford.nsw.gov.au/library/local_history/Suburbs/documents/history.html/ |archive-date=24 June 2014}}</ref> Acheson's title derives its name from [[Gosford Castle|Gosford]], a [[townland]] (sub-division) of [[Markethill]] in [[County Armagh]] in [[Northern Ireland]].
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===Climate===
===Climate===
[[File:Gosford at dusk.jpg|thumb|Gosford at dusk]]
[[File:Gosford at dusk.jpg|thumb|Gosford at dusk]]
Gosford has a [[humid subtropical climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]]: Cfa)<ref>{{cite web| url = http://en.climate-data.org/location/1312/| title = CLIMATE: GOSFORD}}</ref> with warm summers and mild winters. In summer, temperatures average about 27–28&nbsp;°C in the day with high humidity and about 17–18&nbsp;°C at night. Winters are mild with cool overnight temperatures and mild to occasionally warm daytime temperatures with lower humidity. Records range from a maximum of {{Convert|44.8|°C|°F|0|abbr = on}} on 18 January 2013, to a low of {{Convert|-4.2|°C|°F|0|abbr = on}} on 16 July 1970.
Gosford has a [[humid subtropical climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]]: Cfa)<ref>{{cite web| url = http://en.climate-data.org/location/1312/| title = CLIMATE: GOSFORD}}</ref> with warm summers and mild winters. In summer, temperatures average about 27–28&nbsp;°C in the day with high humidity and about 17–18&nbsp;°C at night. Winters are mild with cool overnight temperatures and mild to occasionally warm daytime temperatures with lower humidity. Records range from a maximum of {{Convert|44.8|°C|°F|0|abbr = on}} on 18 January 2013, to a low of {{Convert|-4.2|°C|°F|0|abbr = on}} on 16 July 1970.


Average rainfall is 1333&nbsp;mm, much of which falls in the late summer and autumn. Rainfall is less common in late winter and early spring because of the [[southeast Australian foehn|foehn effect]], as the city is located on the [[leeward]] side of the [[Great Dividing Range]].<ref>[https://www.willyweather.com.au/news/5291/rain+shadows.html Rain Shadows] by Don White. Australian Weather News. Willy Weather. Retrieved 24 May 2021.</ref> The reason for the relatively high amount of annual rainfall compared to other places in the vicinity is the shape and orientation of the coastline which makes Gosford (and the Central Coast region in general) slightly more prone to rain from southerly winds.<ref>[https://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/nsw-central-coast-cops-sevenweek-soaking/1889443 NSW Central Coast cops seven-week soaking] by Ben Domensino from [[Weatherzone]]. Retrieved 21 May 2024.</ref>
Average rainfall is 1314.3&nbsp;mm, much of which falls in the late summer and autumn. Rainfall is less common in late winter and early spring because of the [[southeast Australian foehn|foehn effect]], as the city is located on the [[leeward]] side of the [[Great Dividing Range]].<ref>[https://www.willyweather.com.au/news/5291/rain+shadows.html Rain Shadows] by Don White. Australian Weather News. Willy Weather. Retrieved 24 May 2021.</ref> The reason for the relatively high amount of annual rainfall compared to other places in the vicinity is the shape and orientation of the coastline which makes Gosford (and the Central Coast region in general) slightly more prone to rain from southerly winds.<ref>[https://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/nsw-central-coast-cops-sevenweek-soaking/1889443 NSW Central Coast cops seven-week soaking] by Ben Domensino from [[Weatherzone]]. Retrieved 21 May 2024.</ref>


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|Nov record high C = 41.8
|Nov record high C = 41.8
|Dec record high C = 43.0
|Dec record high C = 43.0
|Jan avg record high C = 34.0
|Feb avg record high C = 32.6
|Mar avg record high C = 30.3
|Apr avg record high C = 27.2
|May avg record high C = 23.6
|Jun avg record high C = 21.1
|Jul avg record high C = 20.5
|Aug avg record high C = 23.4
|Sep avg record high C = 27.5
|Oct avg record high C = 30.8
|Nov avg record high C = 32.0
|Dec avg record high C = 32.8
|Jan high C = 28.1
|Jan high C = 28.1
|Feb high C = 27.4
|Feb high C = 27.4
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|Nov low C = 13.8
|Nov low C = 13.8
|Dec low C = 15.7
|Dec low C = 15.7
|Jan avg record low C = 13.5
|Feb avg record low C = 13.9
|Mar avg record low C = 11.9
|Apr avg record low C = 8.4
|May avg record low C = 4.1
|Jun avg record low C = 2.5
|Jul avg record low C = 1.7
|Aug avg record low C = 1.8
|Sep avg record low C = 4.1
|Oct avg record low C = 6.3
|Nov avg record low C = 9.7
|Dec avg record low C = 11.7
|Jan record low C = 7.5
|Jan record low C = 7.5
|Feb record low C = 9.7
|Feb record low C = 9.7
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|Nov precipitation mm = 85.0
|Nov precipitation mm = 85.0
|Dec precipitation mm = 120.1
|Dec precipitation mm = 120.1
|year precipitation mm = 1314.7
|Jan precipitation days = 9.0
|Jan precipitation days = 9.0
|Feb precipitation days = 8.9
|Feb precipitation days = 8.9
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|Nov precipitation days = 9.0
|Nov precipitation days = 9.0
|Dec precipitation days = 8.6
|Dec precipitation days = 8.6
|unit precipitation days = 1 mm
|unit precipitation days = 1.0 mm
|Jan humidity = 66.5
|Jan humidity = 59
|Feb humidity = 72.0
|Feb humidity = 63
|Mar humidity = 74.0
|Mar humidity = 62
|Apr humidity = 69.0
|Apr humidity = 61
|May humidity = 70.5
|May humidity = 61
|Jun humidity = 72.0
|Jun humidity = 62
|Jul humidity = 67.0
|Jul humidity = 55
|Aug humidity = 59.0
|Aug humidity = 48
|Sep humidity = 57.5
|Sep humidity = 51
|Oct humidity = 58.5
|Oct humidity = 54
|Nov humidity = 65.0
|Nov humidity = 59
|Dec humidity = 64.5
|Dec humidity = 59
|Jan dew point C = 17.4
|Jan dew point C = 17.0
|Feb dew point C = 18.1
|Feb dew point C = 17.8
|Mar dew point C = 16.8
|Mar dew point C = 16.4
|Apr dew point C = 13.9
|Apr dew point C = 13.5
|May dew point C = 10.9
|May dew point C = 10.7
|Jun dew point C = 8.9
|Jun dew point C = 8.9
|Jul dew point C = 7.2
|Jul dew point C = 6.8
|Aug dew point C = 6.8
|Aug dew point C = 6.0
|Sep dew point C = 9.1
|Sep dew point C = 8.6
|Oct dew point C = 11.0
|Oct dew point C = 10.7
|Nov dew point C = 14.0
|Nov dew point C = 13.7
|Dec dew point C = 15.7
|Dec dew point C = 15.5
|source 1 =[[Bureau of Meteorology]]- extremes 1954-2013<ref>{{cite web
|source 1 =[[Bureau of Meteorology]]- extremes 1954-2013<ref>{{cite web
|url =http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_061087_All.shtml|title=Gosford Climate Statistics (1954-2013)|access-date=26 April 2022}}</ref>
|url =http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_061087_All.shtml|title=Gosford Climate Statistics (1954-2013)|access-date=26 April 2022}}</ref>
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===Central business district===
===Central business district===
[[File:Mann Street, Gosford 2018.jpg|thumb|Residential and commercial redevelopment along Mann Street, Gosford 2018]]Gosford proper is located in a valley with President's Hill on the city's western border, Rumbalara Reserve on its eastern border, and Brisbane Water to the city's south. Mann Street, Gosford's main street and part of the Pacific Highway, runs north-south and contains the frontage for much of the commercial district.
[[File:Mann Street, Gosford 2018.jpg|thumb|Residential and commercial redevelopment along Mann Street, Gosford 2018]]Gosford proper is located in a valley with President's Hill on the city's western border, Rumbalara Reserve on its eastern border, and Brisbane Water to the city's south. Mann Street, Gosford's main street and part of the Pacific Highway, runs north–south and contains the frontage for much of the commercial district.


In the centre of Gosford is a shopping and community precinct, including [[Kibble Park]], William Street Mall, Gosford City Library, the Imperial Shopping Centre and a full range of shops, cafes, banks and services.
In the centre of Gosford is a shopping and community precinct, including [[Kibble Park]], William Street Mall, Gosford City Library, the Imperial Shopping Centre and a full range of shops, cafes, banks and services.
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* The Entertainment Grounds, formerly known as Gosford Racecourse
* The Entertainment Grounds, formerly known as Gosford Racecourse
* [[Gosford Showground]], home to [[Greyhound racing in Australia|greyhound racing]] organised by Gosford Greyhounds and [[motorcycle speedway]].
* [[Gosford Showground]], home to [[Greyhound racing in Australia|greyhound racing]] organised by Gosford Greyhounds and [[motorcycle speedway]].
* The [[headquarters]] of the [[Government of New South Wales]] workplace health and safety regulator, SafeWork NSW<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/contact-us/office-locations| title = OFFICE LOCATIONS}}</ref>
* The [[headquarters]] of the [[Government of New South Wales]] workplace health and safety regulator, SafeWork NSW<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/contact-us/office-locations| title = OFFICE LOCATIONS| access-date = 18 July 2017| archive-date = 14 June 2019| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190614172255/https://www.safework.nsw.gov.au/contact-us/office-locations| url-status = dead}}</ref>
* Gavenlock Oval – Home ground of the Gosford City Dragons, a [[association football|football]] club associated with [[Central Coast Football]].
* Gavenlock Oval – Home ground of the Gosford City Dragons, a [[association football|football]] club associated with [[Central Coast Football]].
* Gosford Regional Gallery and Gosford/Edogawa Commemorative Garden – The Commemorative Garden is a [[Japanese garden]] that was built as a [[gift]] to residents of Gosford City Council by the [[Special wards of Tokyo|Ward]] of [[Edogawa, Tokyo|Edogawa]], [[Tokyo]], Japan. They were opened in September 1994.
* Gosford Regional Gallery and Gosford/Edogawa Commemorative Garden – The Commemorative Garden is a [[Japanese garden]] that was built as a [[gift]] to residents of Gosford City Council by the [[Special wards of Tokyo|Ward]] of [[Edogawa, Tokyo|Edogawa]], [[Tokyo]], Japan. They were opened in September 1994. Gosford Regional Gallery hosts the annual Gosford Art Prize. Previous finalists include [[Geoffrey Proud]], Csongvay Blackwood, and [[Anna Glynn]].


==Transport==
==Transport==
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*[[TAFE NSW]]
*[[TAFE NSW]]
* University of Newcastle Central Coast Clinical School
* University of Newcastle Central Coast Clinical School

==Media==
===Television===
All major digital-only television channels are available in Gosford. The networks and the channels they broadcast are listed as follows:

* [[Seven Network|Seven]] (formerly [[Prime7]] and Prime Television), [[7two]], [[7mate]], [[7Bravo]], [[7flix]]. [[Seven Network]] owned and operated channels.
* [[Nine Network|Nine]] ([[NBN (TV station)|NBN]]), [[9Go!]], [[9Gem]] and [[9Life]]. [[Nine Network]] owned and operated channels.
* [[Network 10|10]] ([[WIN Television]]), [[10 Bold]] and [[10 Peach]]. [[Network 10|Network Ten]] affiliated channels.
* [[ABC (Australian TV channel)|ABC]], [[ABC TV Plus]], [[ABC Kids (Australia)|ABC Kids]], [[ABC Me]] and [[ABC News (Australian TV channel)|ABC News]], part of the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]].
* [[SBS (Australian TV channel)|SBS]], [[SBS Viceland]], [[SBS World Movies]], [[SBS WorldWatch]], [[SBS Food]] and [[NITV]], part of the [[Special Broadcasting Service]].

Of the three main commercial networks:
*The [[Seven Network]] airs a half-hour local [[Seven News]] bulletin for the Central Coast at 6 pm each weeknight. It is broadcast from studios in [[Canberra]] with reporters based at a local newsroom in the city.
*[[NBN (TV station)|Nine]] airs ''NBN News'', a regional hour-long program including opt-outs for the Central Coast, every night at 6 pm. It is broadcast from studios in [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]] with reporters based at a local newsroom in the city.
*[[WIN Television]] airs short local news updates throughout the day, broadcast from its [[Wollongong]] studios.

===Radio===
Radio stations that broadcast to the city are:
*[[ABC Central Coast]] on 92.5 FM which has its studio located on Donnison St in the city.
*[[ABC NewsRadio]] on 98.1 FM
*[[Raw FM]] on 88.0 FM
*[[Hit101.3 Central Coast]] on 101.3 FM
*[[Triple M Central Coast]] on 107.7 FM
*[[Star 104.5]] on 104.5 FM
*[[Rhema FM Central Coast]] on 94.9 FM
*Coast FM on 96.3 FM
*Radio Five-O-Plus on 93.3 FM


==Sport==
==Sport==
Gosford formerly had a professional team in the [[National Rugby League]] from 2000 until 2002, the [[Northern Eagles]]. The club, formed as a merger between the previously Gosford-bound [[North Sydney Bears]] and the [[Manly Warringah Sea Eagles]], played its allocation of Gosford home matches at the purpose-built [[Central Coast Stadium]]. The club licence however reverted back to Manly in 2003 and the club was dissolved.
Gosford formerly had a professional team in the [[National Rugby League]] from 2000 until 2002, the [[Northern Eagles]]. The club, formed as a merger between the previously Gosford-bound [[North Sydney Bears]] and the [[Manly Warringah Sea Eagles]], played its allocation of Gosford home matches at the purpose-built [[Central Coast Stadium]]. The club licence however reverted to Manly in 2003 and the club was dissolved.


The [[Central Coast Mariners]] professional football club was formed in 2005 to participate in the [[A-League]]. The club has won two titles to date, most recently defeating [[Melbourne City FC|Melbourne City]] in the [[2023 A-League Men Grand Final]].
The [[Central Coast Mariners]] professional football club was formed in 2005 to participate in the [[A-League]]. The club has won two titles to date, most recently defeating [[Melbourne City FC|Melbourne City]] in the [[2023 A-League Men Grand Final]].
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* [[Brad Porter]] – retired Football Midfielder
* [[Brad Porter]] – retired Football Midfielder
* [[Andrew Redmayne]] – goalkeeper for [[Sydney FC]]
* [[Andrew Redmayne]] – goalkeeper for [[Sydney FC]]
* [[Sam Retford]] – actor, known for his role as Cory Wilson on ''[[Ackley Bridge]]''<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.northernsoul.me.uk/sam-retford-closets-the-musical-hope-mill-theatre/|title= Sam Retford talks to Northern Soul about time travel, typecasting and telly|date= 27 August 2018|access-date= 20 November 2018}}</ref>
* [[Sam Retford]] – actor, known for his role as Cory Wilson on ''[[Ackley Bridge]]''<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.northernsoul.me.uk/sam-retford-closets-the-musical-hope-mill-theatre/|title= Sam Retford talks to Northern Soul about time travel, typecasting and telly|date= 27 August 2018|access-date= 20 November 2018|archive-date= 6 June 2019|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20190606140603/https://www.northernsoul.me.uk/sam-retford-closets-the-musical-hope-mill-theatre/|url-status= dead}}</ref>
* [[Mark Skaife]] – 5-time [[Supercars Championship|Supercars]] champion and 6-time [[Bathurst 1000]] winner
* [[Mark Skaife]] – 5-time [[Supercars Championship|Supercars]] champion and 6-time [[Bathurst 1000]] winner
* [[Ethan Strange]] – rugby league player
* [[Ethan Strange]] – rugby league player

Latest revision as of 03:01, 25 October 2024

For other uses, see Gosford (disambiguation).

Gosford
Central Coast, New South Wales
Gosford City Centre
Hotel Gosford
Drifters Wharf
Gosford Waterfront
Mann Street Art Laneway
Gosford is located in New South Wales
Gosford
Gosford
Coordinates33°25′S 151°20′E / 33.417°S 151.333°E / -33.417; 151.333
Population
Postcode(s)2250
Elevation20 m (66 ft)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10)
 • Summer (DST)AEST (UTC+11)
Location
LGA(s)Central Coast Council
RegionCentral Coast
CountyNorthumberland
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s)Robertson
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
23.3 °C
74 °F		 11.4 °C
53 °F		 1,333.0 mm
52.5 in
Localities around Gosford:
Narara North Gosford Wyoming
West Gosford Gosford East Gosford
Point Clare Brisbane Water Brisbane Water

Gosford is a waterfront city at the northern end of Brisbane Water on the Central Coast in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The Gosford Waterfront is known for its boating and scenic views on the shores of Brisbane Water. Gosford is the main commercial hub and gateway of the Central Coast. It is situated approximately 77 km (48 mi) north of Sydney and 86 km (53 mi) south of Newcastle. Gosford is located in the local government area of the Central Coast Council.

Gosford, locally nicknamed 'Gossie',[3] is located in the north-eastern part of the Sydney Basin in the traditional Darkinjung Country.

The regional city is one of the two shared administrative hubs of the Central Coast Council, along with Wyong. Gosford is the central business district of the Central Coast region and is the third largest urban area in the state of New South Wales after Sydney and Newcastle. Gosford has been deemed a vital CBD spine under the NSW Metropolitan Strategy following the merging of City of Gosford Council and Wyong Shire Council in 2016, forming the current Central Coast Council administration.[4] The population of the Gosford area was 169,053 in 2016.[2]

History

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Gosford, prior to 1927

Until white settlement, the area around Gosford was inhabited by the Guringai peoples, who were principally coastal-dwellers,[5] and the Darkinjung people that inhabited the hinterland. Along with the other land around the Hawkesbury River estuary, the Brisbane Water district was explored during the early stages of the settlement of New South Wales.

The Henry Kendall Cottage and Historical Museum at West Gosford

Gosford itself was explored by State Governor Arthur Phillip between 1788 and 1789.[6] The area was difficult to access and settlement began around 1823. By the late 19th century the agriculture in the region was diversifying, with market gardens and citrus orchards occupying the rich soil left after the timber harvest. As late as 1850, the road between Hawkesbury (near Pittwater) and Brisbane Water was a cart wheel track.[7]

Typical of early Colonial settlement, convicts lived and worked in the Gosford area. In 1825, Gosford's population reached 100, of whom 50% were convicts.[citation needed]

East Gosford was the first centre of settlement. Gosford was named in 1839 after Archibald Acheson, 2nd Earl of Gosford – a friend of the then Governor of New South Wales George Gipps.[8] Acheson's title derives its name from Gosford, a townland (sub-division) of Markethill in County Armagh in Northern Ireland.

In 1887, the Main Northern railway line to Sydney was completed, requiring a bridge over the Hawkesbury River and a tunnel through the sandstone ridge west of Woy Woy. The introduction of this transport link and then the Pacific Highway in 1930 accelerated the development of the region.

Gosford became a town in 1885 and was declared a municipality in 1886.[9] It was then declared a Shire in 1947, and a City on 1 January 1980.

Rumbalara Reserve Gosford

Mann Street, the spine of the Gosford CBD has been the subject of much debate, with urban planners having ambitions to make Gosford a small smart regional city[citation needed] with various plans for a performing arts center, greater choice in cafes and restaurants, new library, high speed rail linkage to Sydney and Newcastle, better pedestrian access from the Gosford Hospital, education and research precinct over the railway lines to Mann Street and a new Central Coast University promised at State and Federal elections.

Demographics

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As of the 2021 census, there were 4,873 people in Gosford CBD. 58.1% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were India 5.0%, and Nepal 4.1%. 64.0% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Nepali at 3.8% and Mandarin at 3.3%. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 40.1% and Catholic 15.8%.[10]

The Gosford Statistical Area, which incorporates the whole of Gosford's city and suburbs, includes Avoca Beach, Erina, Ettalong Beach, Kariong, Kincumber, Narara, Terrigal, Woy Woy, and Wyoming, and at the 2021 census had a population of 178,427.[11]

Geography

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Climate

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Gosford at dusk

Gosford has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification: Cfa)[12] with warm summers and mild winters. In summer, temperatures average about 27–28 °C in the day with high humidity and about 17–18 °C at night. Winters are mild with cool overnight temperatures and mild to occasionally warm daytime temperatures with lower humidity. Records range from a maximum of 44.8 °C (113 °F) on 18 January 2013, to a low of −4.2 °C (24 °F) on 16 July 1970.

Average rainfall is 1314.3 mm, much of which falls in the late summer and autumn. Rainfall is less common in late winter and early spring because of the foehn effect, as the city is located on the leeward side of the Great Dividing Range.[13] The reason for the relatively high amount of annual rainfall compared to other places in the vicinity is the shape and orientation of the coastline which makes Gosford (and the Central Coast region in general) slightly more prone to rain from southerly winds.[14]

Climate data for Gosford, New South Wales, Australia (1997–2013 normals, extremes 1954–2013)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 44.8
(112.6) 		43.0
(109.4) 		40.1
(104.2) 		32.9
(91.2) 		28.8
(83.8) 		25.0
(77.0) 		25.5
(77.9) 		29.9
(85.8) 		36.1
(97.0) 		38.0
(100.4) 		41.8
(107.2) 		43.0
(109.4) 		44.8
(112.6)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28.1
(82.6) 		27.4
(81.3) 		26.0
(78.8) 		23.3
(73.9) 		20.5
(68.9) 		18.3
(64.9) 		17.6
(63.7) 		19.4
(66.9) 		22.2
(72.0) 		23.9
(75.0) 		25.1
(77.2) 		26.6
(79.9) 		23.2
(73.8)
Daily mean °C (°F) 22.7
(72.9) 		22.3
(72.1) 		20.8
(69.4) 		17.7
(63.9) 		14.6
(58.3) 		12.5
(54.5) 		11.6
(52.9) 		12.5
(54.5) 		15.3
(59.5) 		17.4
(63.3) 		19.5
(67.1) 		21.2
(70.2) 		17.3
(63.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 17.3
(63.1) 		17.2
(63.0) 		15.5
(59.9) 		12.1
(53.8) 		8.6
(47.5) 		6.7
(44.1) 		5.5
(41.9) 		5.6
(42.1) 		8.3
(46.9) 		10.8
(51.4) 		13.8
(56.8) 		15.7
(60.3) 		11.4
(52.6)
Record low °C (°F) 7.5
(45.5) 		9.7
(49.5) 		5.8
(42.4) 		1.5
(34.7) 		0.1
(32.2) 		−1.5
(29.3) 		−4.2
(24.4) 		−1.1
(30.0) 		−0.6
(30.9) 		1.1
(34.0) 		3.9
(39.0) 		6.0
(42.8) 		−4.2
(24.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 107.0
(4.21) 		189.9
(7.48) 		146.6
(5.77) 		135.8
(5.35) 		121.5
(4.78) 		133.5
(5.26) 		77.7
(3.06) 		60.4
(2.38) 		63.0
(2.48) 		73.8
(2.91) 		85.0
(3.35) 		120.1
(4.73) 		1,314.7
(51.76)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.4 8.1 8.1 7.2 5.7 5.8 7.1 9.0 8.6 94.7
Average relative humidity (%) 59 63 62 61 61 62 55 48 51 54 59 59 58
Average dew point °C (°F) 17.0
(62.6) 		17.8
(64.0) 		16.4
(61.5) 		13.5
(56.3) 		10.7
(51.3) 		8.9
(48.0) 		6.8
(44.2) 		6.0
(42.8) 		8.6
(47.5) 		10.7
(51.3) 		13.7
(56.7) 		15.5
(59.9) 		12.1
(53.8)
Source 1: Bureau of Meteorology- extremes 1954-2013[15]
Source 2: Bureau of Meteorology- 1997-2013 normals[16]

Central business district

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Residential and commercial redevelopment along Mann Street, Gosford 2018

Gosford proper is located in a valley with President's Hill on the city's western border, Rumbalara Reserve on its eastern border, and Brisbane Water to the city's south. Mann Street, Gosford's main street and part of the Pacific Highway, runs north–south and contains the frontage for much of the commercial district.

In the centre of Gosford is a shopping and community precinct, including Kibble Park, William Street Mall, Gosford City Library, the Imperial Shopping Centre and a full range of shops, cafes, banks and services.

A renewed period of optimism has followed demolition of several derelict buildings and several infrastructure investment projects including the full fibre optic telecommunications rollout of the National Broadband Network in 2012 in the city's CBD[17] as well as the so-called Kibbleplex project, announced in 2013[18] that plans to house the new regional library, tertiary teaching rooms and associated organisations.

Economy and infrastructure

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Gosford District Court

Gosford is situated along an identified business growth corridor between Erina, the West Gosford light industrial zone and Somersby. Connectivity of main roads and rail travel times between Sydney, the Central Coast and the Hunter region are key issues for corporate business relocation to the region. Aged and personal care and retail are major employers in Gosford.[19]

As an entertainment hub, Mann Street enjoys relatively good public transport links and is one of the Central Coast's most popular spots for pubs and clubs and in close proximity to cultural and sporting events.

Yacht and other boat building has been undertaken by East Coast Yachts[20] since 1964[21] in West Gosford.

Facilities

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Gosford looking over Brisbane Water
Central Coast Stadium

Gosford is home to:

  • Gosford Hospital – the largest public hospital on the NSW Central Coast
  • Laycock Street Community Theatre – the only professional, proscenium arch theatre venue on the Central Coast. Home of Gosford Musical Society who in fact provided financial support in the construction of the theater.
  • The Central Coast Conservatorium (in the original Gosford Courthouse)
  • Central Coast Stadium - originally built for the North Sydney Bears of the NRL, the ground was instead the home of the unsuccessful Northern Eagles franchise from their inception in 2000 until their dissolving in 2002.[22] Since 2005 it has been the home of the Central Coast Mariners football club. The ground was briefly home to the Central Coast Rays rugby union team.
  • Central Coast Leagues Club – is the largest community sporting and social club in the region
  • The Entertainment Grounds, formerly known as Gosford Racecourse
  • Gosford Showground, home to greyhound racing organised by Gosford Greyhounds and motorcycle speedway.
  • The headquarters of the Government of New South Wales workplace health and safety regulator, SafeWork NSW[23]
  • Gavenlock Oval – Home ground of the Gosford City Dragons, a football club associated with Central Coast Football.
  • Gosford Regional Gallery and Gosford/Edogawa Commemorative Garden – The Commemorative Garden is a Japanese garden that was built as a gift to residents of Gosford City Council by the Ward of Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan. They were opened in September 1994. Gosford Regional Gallery hosts the annual Gosford Art Prize. Previous finalists include Geoffrey Proud, Csongvay Blackwood, and Anna Glynn.

Transport

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Gosford railway station

Bus services in Gosford are operated by Busways and Red Bus Services.

The Central Coast Highway cuts through Gosford's waterfront area, while its predecessor the Pacific Highway, takes on several names through the CBD itself.

Mann Street contains the main public transport links for Gosford, including Gosford railway station, with NSW TrainLink services twice an hour in the off-peak to Sydney Central and Newcastle Interchange, with more frequent services in the morning and evening peaks.

Education

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Media

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Television

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All major digital-only television channels are available in Gosford. The networks and the channels they broadcast are listed as follows:

Of the three main commercial networks:

  • The Seven Network airs a half-hour local Seven News bulletin for the Central Coast at 6 pm each weeknight. It is broadcast from studios in Canberra with reporters based at a local newsroom in the city.
  • Nine airs NBN News, a regional hour-long program including opt-outs for the Central Coast, every night at 6 pm. It is broadcast from studios in Newcastle with reporters based at a local newsroom in the city.
  • WIN Television airs short local news updates throughout the day, broadcast from its Wollongong studios.

Radio

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Radio stations that broadcast to the city are:

Sport

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Gosford formerly had a professional team in the National Rugby League from 2000 until 2002, the Northern Eagles. The club, formed as a merger between the previously Gosford-bound North Sydney Bears and the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, played its allocation of Gosford home matches at the purpose-built Central Coast Stadium. The club licence however reverted to Manly in 2003 and the club was dissolved.

The Central Coast Mariners professional football club was formed in 2005 to participate in the A-League. The club has won two titles to date, most recently defeating Melbourne City in the 2023 A-League Men Grand Final.

Locally, Gosford is the headquarters of the Central Coast Division Rugby League, which owns the Central Coast League Club in downtown Gosford. The suburb of Gosford has one current club, the St. Edwards Bears, and one junior club, the Gosford Kariong Storm. The Storm were initially a senior club as well, formed from the merger of the Gosford Townies/Giants and the nearby Kariong Kookaburras.

The Central Coast Rugby Union features eight first grade clubs and is one of the strongest local rugby union competitions in the state.

The city also has local Australian rules and cricket clubs as well as basketball and Netball teams.

Notable people

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Further information: Category:People from Gosford

Sister cities and twin towns

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See also

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References

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  13. ^ Rain Shadows by Don White. Australian Weather News. Willy Weather. Retrieved 24 May 2021.
  14. ^ NSW Central Coast cops seven-week soaking by Ben Domensino from Weatherzone. Retrieved 21 May 2024.
  15. ^ "Gosford Climate Statistics (1954-2013)". Retrieved 26 April 2022.
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  19. ^ "Industry sector of employment | Central Coast NSW | Community profile". profile.id.com.au. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  20. ^ "East Coast Yachts". Sailing Networks. Archived from the original on 4 April 2017. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
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  24. ^ "Australians at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics: Athletes". Australian Sports Commission. Archived from the original on 20 January 2000. Retrieved 4 February 2012.
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