Gosnells

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

Based on calculations by AreaSearch, the population of Gosnells is approximately 24,120 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,974 people (14.1%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 21,146 residents. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 23,945 along with 291 validated new addresses registered after the Census. The resulting population density is 1,555 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical figure for national locations analyzed by AreaSearch. The area's 14.1% expansion rate since the 2021 census was higher than the national benchmark (9.3%), positioning it as a local growth leader. The expansion was largely driven by overseas migration, which made up roughly 84.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.

AreaSearch utilizes the ABS/Geoscience Australia projections published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline for each SA2. For SA2 regions lacking this dataset, and to project trends beyond 2032, growth rates by age cohort from the latest ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, utilizing 2022 figures) are applied. Future outlooks indicate that the location will experience population growth above the national median, with projections showing a rise of 4,107 individuals by 2041 relative to the latest annual ERP numbers, indicating a total growth of 16.3% over the 16 years.

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

Approvals for new residential properties in Gosnells stand at approximately 80 annually, with 404 dwellings approved during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 139 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. Because there are approximately 5.7 new residents for each completed home during the 5 financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, demand is outpacing new construction, which generally drives up prices and intensifies buyer competition, while the average construction value for new dwellings is $248,000. Commercial approvals have reached $32.0 million this financial year, demonstrating solid progress in commercial building.

Gosnells has a per-person rate of new housing approvals that is approximately three-quarters of the level in Greater Perth, ranking in the 61st percentile of all national locations analyzed. This rate also sits below the nationwide average, reflecting the established character of the area and indicating potential planning constraints. Residential building permits consist of 80.0% detached houses and 20.0% medium and high-density options, maintaining the suburban profile of the area with a focus on houses that appeal to buyers wanting space. Registering roughly 250 residents for every residential approval, Gosnells indicates a developing market.

Projections indicate that the population of Gosnells will grow by 3,932 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If current building trends persist, the supply of housing may fall short of population gains, which could elevate competition among buyers and foster stronger price growth.

Gosnells has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure projects, major developments, and planning schemes significantly impact regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 17 key projects with potential local impacts. Principal developments include the Sienna Wood Estate, Maddington Kenwick Strategic Employment Area Precincts 2 & 3B, Southern River Business Park, and the Amaroo Village Buckley Caring Centre Expansion, with the main projects detailed in the following list.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Gosnells faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

The local workforce is evenly distributed between white and blue collar jobs, with a notable presence of manufacturing and industrial activities, an unemployment rate of 10.9%, and a 0.8% estimated rise in employment over the past year. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 10,606, while the unemployment rate of 6.7% was higher than the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, indicating potential for betterment, and labor force participation of 61.6% was lower than the metropolitan benchmark of 70.2%. Census records show that a minor 4.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.

Local resident employment is largely focused in healthcare & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows a high concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels reaching 1.8 times the regional standard. On the other hand, professional & technical roles are underrepresented at 4.6% of the workforce compared to 8.2% across the region. The largely residential community seems to offer a modest number of local positions, as shown by comparing the count of the Census working population against resident workers.

Analysis of SALM and ABS figures by AreaSearch indicates that over the 12-month period, employment rose by 0.8% while the labor force expanded by 2.0%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This compares to Greater Perth, which saw a 2.0% rise in jobs, a 2.5% increase in the labor force, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Long-term national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia released in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential employment trends in Gosnells. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to calculate potential growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Projecting these industry rates onto the local job profile suggests Gosnells's employment could rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, noting this is a weighted extrapolation for illustration and excludes localized population models.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

According to the latest ATO data compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, the income level in the Gosnells SA2 is below the national average. The median income for local taxpayers is $47,762, and the average income is $56,404, compared to Greater Perth statistics of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $52,982 (median) and $62,569 (average). Census records indicate that household, family, and individual incomes in Gosnells are positioned between the 16th and 17th national percentiles. The largest income bracket is weekly earnings of $1,500 - 2,999, representing 31.5% of taxpayers (7,597 residents), which is in line with the wider regional trend of 32.0% in this bracket. Affordability pressures are high, with only 81.3% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 15th percentile.

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

Housing types in Gosnells at the latest Census consisted of 81.0% houses and 19.0% alternative housing structures (semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative structures. Home ownership in Gosnells was slightly below the Perth metro average at 26.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (40.3%) or renters (32.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,500 was lower than the Perth metro average of $1,907, and the median weekly rent was $290 compared to the metropolitan average of $350. Nationwide, Gosnells's mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.

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

Family households constitute the majority of homes at 64.5%, consisting of couples with children (27.9%), couples without children (21.1%), and single parents (14.3%). Non-family living arrangements make up the remaining 35.5%, which includes single-person households at 31.8% and group households at 3.7%. The median household size is 2.5 residents, which is slightly lower 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

Educational attainment in the area is lower than average, with university completion rates at 14.5% compared to the national figure of 30.4%. This represents a challenge and a focus area for local educational strategies. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 10.5%, followed by postgraduate studies (2.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Technical and trade skills are common, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (28.9%).

Participation in study is high, with 30.1% of the population enrolled in an educational program. This comprises 11.4% in primary schools, 7.9% in secondary schools, and 3.5% in tertiary studies.

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

Analysis of the local network shows 146 active public transport stops in Gosnells, consisting of train stations and bus stops. These stops support 30 different routes, which together provide 5,402 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is rated as excellent, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 188 meters. Given the residential nature of the suburb, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars being the primary mode at 83% and trains at 9%. Vehicle ownership is 1.3 cars per home, which is below the regional average. A low 4.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect COVID-19 circumstances.

Service frequency stands at an average of 771 runs per day across all routes, which is approximately 37 weekly trips per stop. The map highlights the 100 closest stops to the geographic center of the suburb.

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

Analysis of mortality and chronic disease data by AreaSearch reveals health challenges in Gosnells, with notable health issues observed across young and old cohorts, and a low private health insurance rate of roughly 48% of the population (~11,457 people). This is below the Greater Perth rate of 59.0% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent health issues reported in the area were arthritis and mental health challenges, each affecting 8.4 and 8.4% of the population, while 67.0% of residents reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Working-age individuals show elevated rates of chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 17.4% of the population (4,201 people), which is higher than the Greater Perth proportion of 16.1%. Health profiles for older residents show some difficulties, with national rankings aligning with general population benchmarks.

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 exhibits a high degree of cultural diversity, with 28.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 39.1% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 42.6% of residents. Islam shows a high relative concentration, accounting for 11.1% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 3.2%.

In terms of parent country of birth, the three largest ancestry groups are English (27.6%), Australian (22.0%), and Other (17.4%), with the latter being higher than the regional average of 11.2%. There are also differences in other backgrounds: Filipino residents represent 3.4% of the population (compared to 1.4% regionally), Maori represent 1.5% (compared to 0.9%), and New Zealanders represent 0.9% (compared to 0.8%).

Gosnells's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age of 38 years in Gosnells is close to the Greater Perth median of 37 and matches the national average of 38. Compared to the Greater Perth region, Gosnells has a higher proportion of residents aged 5 - 14 (13.1%) and a lower share of people aged 25 - 34 (13.6%). The 15 to 24 age bracket increased from 11.7% to 13.0% of the population since the 2021 Census, while the 0 to 4 group decreased from 7.0% to 6.2%. By 2041, the age structure of Gosnells is projected to shift, with the 55 to 64 group growing by 31% (800 people) to reach 3,343 from 2,542, while the 5 to 14 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to decrease.