East Gosford
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East Gosford is a
At the 2016 census East Gosford had a population of 4,238 people.[5]
History
The site where East Gosford now stands changed hands twice before being sold to Samuel Peek, a Sydney tea merchant. East Gosford was
In 1858 a small sandstone church was built and was centrally located for parishioners from
Located on the eastern border of East Gosford is Erina Creek. Originally the creek provided access to the many
In 1913 two sisters, the Misses Marion and Aileen Macabe, opened a school for girls at Boomera, later known as Hinemoa Private Hospital in Masons Parade, Gosford. Some years later the expanded
Negotiations began in 1951 between the
There are currently four schools in East Gosford. St Patrick's, a Catholic school and Gosford East Public School both cater for boys and girls from kindergarten to year six.[13][14] St. Edward's Christian Brothers College, a Catholic boys' school, and St. Joseph's Catholic College, a girls' school, both cater for students from years seven to twelve.[15][16]
Gosford Regional Gallery and Gosford/Edogawa Commemorative Garden are located in East Gosford. 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.[17]
In the past East Gosford had branches for all
In 2004 a pedestrian bridge over York Street was opened to make it safer for children at East Gosford's four schools to cross.[20] The road was identified in 2002 as the section most in need of a bridge in 2002 in a Roads & Traffic Authority report.[21] The bridge cost $2.5 million to build and included two lifts for disabled access. It is funded by advertising on roadside panels throughout the Gosford local government area.[22] The Government was criticised during construction as the opening appeared to be delayed so that it could be opened by the local state member.[23] On 9 August 2006 the main road through East Gosford was designated the Central Coast Highway to guide motorists unfamiliar with the region.[24]
Population
According to the 2016 census of Population, 4,238 people in East Gosford.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 2.7% of the population.
- 72.3% of people were born in Australia. The next most common country of birth was England at 4.8%.
- 82.5% of people spoke only English at home.
- The most common responses for religion were No Religion 27.2%, Catholic 25.5% and Anglican 18.3%.[5]
Notes
Footnotes
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "East Gosford (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "East Gosford". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 5 August 2013.
- ^ "Some Significant events in Gosford History". Gosford City Council. Archived from the original on 24 June 2014.
- ^ "Gosford City Council: Placenames". Gosford City Council. Archived from the original on 29 August 2007. Retrieved 25 February 2007.
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "2016 Community Profiles: East Gosford (State Suburb)". 2016 Census of Population and Housing. Retrieved 21 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Mann Street South Heritage Walk". Gosford City Council. Archived from the original on 28 April 2007. Retrieved 24 April 2007.
- ^ "The Tale of Two Brothers" (PDF). Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ Swancott, 1984, p5
- ^ Dundon, 1980, p84
- ^ Dundon, 1980, p85
- ^ Dundon, 1980, p92
- ^ a b Dundon, 1980, p93
- ^ "St Patricks Catholic Primary School". St Patricks Catholic Primary School. Archived from the original on 28 August 2007. Retrieved 8 August 2007.
- ^ "GEPS Home Page". Gosford East Public School. Retrieved 8 August 2007.
- ^ "St. Edward's College". St Edward's College. Retrieved 8 August 2007.
- ^ "Secondary Schools - Catholic Schools Office - Diocese of Broken Bay". Broken Bay Catholic Diocese. Archived from the original on 28 August 2007. Retrieved 8 August 2007.
- ^ "Gosford Regional Gallery: Gosford/Edogawa Commemorative Garden". Gosford City Council. Retrieved 21 April 2007.
- Bendigo Bank. Archived from the originalon 21 April 2007. Retrieved 25 April 2007.
- ^ Adams, Edgar (1 April 2006). "Community Bank upgrades, expands". Central Coast Business Review. Adams Business Publications Pty Ltd. p. 7.
- ^ "Bridge is a step nearer". Central Coast Express Advocate. 6 October 2004. p. 20.
- ^ "Council Meeting 02.04.2002 - Engineering Operations" (PDF). Gosford City Council. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 September 2007. Retrieved 18 September 2007.
- ^ "Brooks opposes 'unsightly' bridge". Central Coast Express Advocate. 10 July 2002. p. 16.
- The Daily Telegraph. Sydney. 13 December 2004. p. 8.
- ^ "Central Coast Highway - Kariong to Doyalson". Roads & Traffic Authority. Archived from the original on 2 January 2008. Retrieved 3 January 2008.
References
- Dundon, Gwen (1980). The Third Old Gosford and District in Pictures. OCLC 12287633.
- Swancott, Charles (1984). Highlights of Central Coast History. OCLC 12287633.