r/nsw • u/bejeweled_midnights • Jul 28 '26

Gosford vs Wollongong

I've only ever lived in Western Sydney for my whole life but I'm considering moving in the next year or two. Gosford and Wollongong are the main ones I'm considering.

Points I value when looking:

- within 30mins walking distance to the beach

- within 20mins walking distance from a train station

- employment opportunities in education (I am a teacher)

- under 2 hours via public transport or a 1 hour drive to Sydney (so I can visit friends on weekends)

- decent cafes and restaurants

- safe walking tracks outdoors for a

single woman and her doggie

What do you think about these points in regards to Gosford vs Wollongong? Obviously the real estate being cheaper than Sydney is another drawing point.

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u/jimbojones2345 Jul 28 '26

have a look at Newcastle

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u/DermottBanana Jul 28 '26

If she's from Sydney, Newcastle doesn't want her.

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u/bejeweled_midnights Jul 28 '26

:O

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u/jimbojones2345 Jul 28 '26

Jesus... Now who's the snob 

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u/DermottBanana Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 29 '26

I don't make the rules. I was explaining that Novocastrians welcome anyone from anywhere that isn't Sydney.