Gosnells

Population growth drivers in Gosnells are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Gosnells is around 23,979. This figure reflects an increase of 2,830 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 21,149. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, following examination of the ABS's June 2024 ERP data release and validation of 276 new addresses, is 23,474. This results in a population density ratio of 1,524 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Gosnells' growth rate since the 2021 Census was 13.4%, exceeding the national average of 9.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for Gosnells are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024, with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch uses ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Projected demographic shifts indicate an above median population growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Gosnells expected to increase by 4,492 persons to reach a total of 28,471 by 2041, reflecting a 16.6% increase over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Gosnells among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Gosnells recorded around 80 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 404 homes. As of FY26, 76 approvals have been recorded. Historically, approximately 5.7 new residents per year arrived per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, suggesting demand significantly exceeds supply, which typically results in price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value for new homes is $329,000.

This financial year has seen $32.0 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Perth, Gosnells shows approximately 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 62nd percentile nationally. New building activity comprises 80.0% standalone homes and 20.0% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

The location has approximately 240 people per dwelling approval, indicating potential for growth. Future projections estimate Gosnells will add 3,989 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Gosnells has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 19 projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Sutherlands Park Leisure, Aquatic and Sports Hub (SPLASH), Florian Huntingdale, Sienna Wood Estate, and Maddington Kenwick Strategic Employment Area Precincts 2 & 3B. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Gosnells face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Gosnells has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. The manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent. The unemployment rate in Gosnells was 10.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.3%.

As of September 2025, 10,498 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 6.6%, which is higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. The workforce participation rate was 62.2% compared to Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, only 4.0% of residents worked from home. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

Gosnells showed strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share of 1.8 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services were under-represented at 4.6% compared to Greater Perth's 8.2%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on the Census working population count versus resident population. In the 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 2.3% alongside labour force growth of 2.3%, keeping unemployment broadly flat. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gosnells's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Gosnells had a median taxpayer income of $45,635 and an average income of $53,760. These figures are below the national averages of $60,748 and $80,248 in Greater Perth respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated median and average incomes for Gosnells as of September 2025 are approximately $50,025 and $58,932 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Gosnells fall between the 16th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income distribution data indicates that 31.5% of Gosnells' population (7,553 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to the regional level of 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Gosnells, with only 81.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 15th percentile nationally.

Gosnells is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Gosnells, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 81.0% houses and 19.0% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compared to Perth metropolitan area's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gosnells was at 27.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.2% and rented ones at 32.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of June 2021, was $1,500, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $290 during the same period. In comparison, Perth metropolitan area's mortgage repayments and rents were $1,907 and $350 respectively, according to ABS data for June 2021. Nationally, Gosnells' mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375 as of June 2021.

Gosnells features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.5% of all households, including 27.9% couples with children, 21.1% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.5%, with lone person households at 31.8% and group households comprising 3.7%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Gosnells faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.5%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 29.0%. Educational participation is high, with 30.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.5% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Gosnells has 149 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 32 routes, facilitating 5,814 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 188 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 83%, while train usage stands at 9%. On average, there are 1.3 vehicles per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 830 trips daily across all routes, equating to roughly 39 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centerpoint.

Health performance in Gosnells is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Gosnells faces significant health challenges, according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is very low, at approximately 49% of the total population (around 11,641 people), compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.4% and 8.4% of residents respectively. However, 67.0% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions than average. The area has 17.8% of residents aged 65 and over (4,268 people), higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are challenging, with national rankings generally in line with the general population.

Gosnells was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Gosnells has a high level of cultural diversity, with 28.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 39.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Gosnells, comprising 42.6% of its population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented compared to the Greater Perth average, making up 11.1% of Gosnells' population.

The top three ancestry groups in Gosnells are English (27.6%), Australian (22.0%), and Other (17.4%), with the latter being substantially higher than the regional average of 11.2%. Notably, Filipino, Maori, and New Zealand ethnicities are also overrepresented in Gosnells compared to their respective regional averages: Filipino at 3.4% vs 1.4%, Maori at 1.5% vs 0.9%, and New Zealand at 0.9% vs 0.8%.

Gosnells's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Gosnells is close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years, similar to the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Gosnells has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (13.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.6%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 11.7% to 12.9%, while the percentage of those aged 0-4 has decreased from 7.0% to 6.2%. By 2041, Gosnells is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition. The 55-64 age group is expected to grow by 32%, reaching 3,395 people from the current 2,565. Meanwhile, both the 5-14 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decrease in number.