Moving to Gosnells WA 6110
What the official numbers say about living in Gosnells — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $290 a week, against a median household income of $1,254 a week.
About 65% of homes are owner-occupied and 32% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Gosnells grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (19,169 → 21,149 people).
Around 65% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Tamil, Punjabi.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Gosnells scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (90% of workers).
Nearest train station: Gosnells, 1.1 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Transperth Swan Transit Depot, 2.6 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 10.8 km west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 19 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 28 schools · 9 cafes & restaurants · 8 supermarkets · 54 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Gosnells profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Munchin’s Catholic Primary School 600 m · Gosnells Primary School 1 km · Ashburton Drive Primary School 1.2 km · Seaforth Primary School 1.2 km · Wirrabirra Primary School 1.3 km · Southern River College 1.4 km · Huntingdale Primary School 2 km · Lumen Christi College 2.2 km
Groceries: Spice Of India 1.2 km · Kee Yawm Supermarket 1.2 km · Halal Inn 1.2 km · Aung Sae Oriental Supermarket 1.2 km · Foodworks 1.3 km · Coles 1.4 km · Local Fresh Market 1.6 km · Huntingdale IGA 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Keston Place Reserve 150 m · Trent Street Reserve 400 m · Birrel Reserve 400 m · Chale Street Reserve 550 m · Miranda Way Reserve 600 m · Sandridge Street Reserve 650 m · Robinson Park 800 m · Rede Street Reserve 850 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Gosnells, most often seen first: Forest Red-tailed Black-cockatoo · Twenty-eight Parrot · South-western Australian Magpie · Red-capped Parrot · New Holland Honeyeater · Laughing Turtle-dove.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Gosnells, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosnells here | 21,149 | — | 1/10 | 12% |
| Huntingdale | 9,021 | — | 4/10 | 11% |
| Martin | 1,854 | — | 7/10 | 58% |
| Maddington | 12,419 | — | 2/10 | 8% |
| Camillo | 4,442 | — | 1/10 | 7% |
| Champion Lakes | 1,355 | — | 6/10 | 17% |
| Thornlie | 23,665 | — | 4/10 | 6% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gosnells — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Burt — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6110 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Gosnells profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $290 a week, and about 32% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 19,169 people to 21,149. It sits about 19 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Gosnells station is roughly 1.1 km away. Local government is Gosnells council, and the federal seat is Burt.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Gosnells vs Maddington · Gosnells vs Thornlie.
Nearby guides: Huntingdale · Martin · Maddington · Camillo · Champion Lakes · Thornlie.
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