The Central Coast is home to several vital healthcare services, ensuring that residents have access to medical care in both public and private settings. The region boasts two large public hospitals: Gosford Hospital, the largest in the area, with 460 beds, and Wyong Hospital, which has 274 beds. These hospitals provide emergency departments and comprehensive medical care. In addition, smaller facilities like the Woy Woy Hospital and a Health Care Centre at Long Jetty support local healthcare needs. For private healthcare, Gosford Private Hospital is the largest, with other providers like Brisbane Waters Private, Tuggerah Lakes Private, and Berkeley Vale Private contributing to the region’s healthcare offerings. The Central Coast is also home to 21 aged care facilities and has seven ambulance stations across key locations, ensuring emergency medical services are widely accessible.

In terms of telecommunications, the Central Coast is serviced by a variety of mobile and fixed-line services. While the region is covered by 3G, 4G, and 5G networks from major providers such as Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone, challenges with mobile network coverage persist due to the area's topography and remoteness. Federal government initiatives aim to improve coverage, especially along the railway corridor.

Fixed-line telephone services are universally available across the region, with some areas covered by ADSL2 broadband offering reasonable speeds, though many locations still experience issues with slow and unreliable connections due to aging infrastructure. Fibre-optic broadband, through the National Broadband Network (NBN), is available in select areas including Kincumber, Gosford, East Gosford, West Gosford, and others, providing speeds of up to 100/40 Mbit/s for download and upload. The region was one of the first to roll out fibre-to-the-premise technology, though future expansion beyond initial areas has been delayed or uncertain following changes in government policy. Fibre-to-the-node technology trials are planned for Umina Beach and Woy Woy, aiming to address connectivity issues and further enhance broadband access in the region.

Overall, while the Central Coast offers significant healthcare infrastructure and has made strides in improving telecommunications services, some areas still face challenges with connectivity and coverage. However, ongoing efforts are set to improve both healthcare and communications in the region, ensuring that residents and businesses have access to the services they need.