Local_Neighbour

Located on the Eastern side of the street, my apartment complex has very good access to the station which is really handy to get everywhere. You can drive or walk to the station.

The bush and water viewsare what make this street so special. On weekends you see many people enjoying the picnic areas, walking tracks and sailing on Brisbane Waters. It's really easy to go for off road bike riding or for a bush walk in the Rumbalara Reserve. The magnificent tree-covered slopes of the 53 hectare reserve are characteristic of the natural scenery encompassing the area.

It's a really friendly community with regular fireworks and community events. Because the area is very green and very close to the bush, Rainbow Lorikeets, Kookaburras, Cockatoos, King parrots or other colourful birdlife visit my home virtually on a daily basis. It's so pleasant when you can wake up to the sounds of nature...

Within close proximity there are shopping facilities for all the essentials - hairdressers, auto mechanic, small supermarket, banks, deli, butcher, newsagent, bakery, video hire, bottle shop and restaurants.

There are also a number of schools in the local area. With so many families migrating north there are plenty to choose from including public, private, selective, Anglican and Christian schools.

Gosford is a very secluded and extremely quiet suburb only 60 minutes from Sydney. Located on the Eastern side of the suburb, my apartment complex has very good access to the station which is really handy to get everywhere. You can drive or walk to the station. Just like most suburbs with major stops, being early is the secret to a close car space, however unlike previous comments, it's not impossible to get a spot, you just need to walk a little further.

The bush, parks and lack of traffic makes this suburb so special. It's very family friendly and there are some beautiful houses to admire down near the waterfront. On weekends you see many people enjoying the picnic areas, walking tracks and sailing on Brisbane Waters. You can actually afford to have a boat up here as you haven’t mortgaged yourself to the max. It's really easy to go for off road bike riding or for a bush walk in the Rumbalara Reserve or if you feel like a swim its only 15 minutes to some of the most spectacular beaches in NSW. The magnificent tree-covered slopes of the 53 hectare reserve are characteristic of the natural scenery encompassing the area.

Although I am in an apartment for easy maintenance, most homes are on generous land sizes (700sq m+), and there's never a park far away. It's a really friendly community with regular fireworks and community events. Because the area is very green and very close to the bush, Rainbow Lorikeets, Kookaburras, Cockatoos, King parrots or other colourful birdlife visit my home virtually on a daily basis. It's so pleasant when you can wake up to the sounds of nature...

Within the suburb there are shopping facilities for all the essentials - hairdressers, auto mechanic, small supermarket, banks, deli, butcher, newsagent, bakery, video hire, bottle shop and restaurants. For regular shopping and more variety there's Erina Fair and Tuggerah.

There have been quite a few houses that have been demolished & replaced by modern houses on a good parcel of land, so if you see fibro or weatherboard houses for sale, these are actually a great way to buy into the suburb - the lucky buyer can upgrade the home when funds permit.

Medical Facilities, like in most areas are always in demand if you do not have private health cover. However, as Gosford hospital is a teaching hospital it will always continue to be a leading provider on the Central Coast and also attracts a lot of doctors to the area. There are new practices popping up all the time. I was new to the area and still managed to get on the books for a fabulous new practice in Mann Street. The centre is brand new and has 3 GPs working from the same location, in addition there is a naturopath and chiropractor and even has its own parking.

There are also a number of schools in the local area. With so many families migrating north there are plenty to choose from including public, private, selective, Anglican and Christian schools.

The sad thing about the area is that most people choose to only concentrate on the negatives. Yes things did quieten down after Erina Fair opened, yet Gosford still has all the potential with its connection to both Sydney & Newcastle, the magnificent untouched waterways and if the people of the city banded together to push for the progress of the area instead of standing in its way and not allowing development to go ahead, then just maybe the area could regain the charm and contemporary atmosphere it once had.... It is certainly on its way..