Gosnells

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

Gosnells's population is approximately 24,120 as of May 2026. This figure represents a rise of 2,974 individuals (14.1%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 21,146. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 23,945 in June 2025 and an additional 291 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,555 persons per square kilometer, surpassing the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Gosnells's growth rate of 14.1% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 9.3%, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 84.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate post-2032 growth, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends project an above median growth for national areas. By 2041, Gosnells is expected to increase by 4,107 persons, reflecting a total increase of 16.3% over the 16-year period, as per the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Gosnells has received approximately 80 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 404 homes. As of FY26129 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY21 and FY25 attracts 5.6 new residents per year, indicating significant demand exceeding supply. New homes are constructed at an average cost of $248,000.

This financial year has seen commercial approvals valued at $32.0 million, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Gosnells has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 61st percentile nationally, suggesting possible planning constraints. New development consists predominantly of detached dwellings (80%) with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 20%, maintaining the area's suburban character. The population density is approximately 245 people per dwelling approval, allowing for future growth.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Gosnells is projected to add 3,932 residents by 2041. If current construction levels continue, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Sienna Wood Estate, Maddington Kenwick Strategic Employment Area Precincts 2 & 3B, Southern River Business Park, and Amaroo Village Buckley Caring Centre Expansion. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Gosnells are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Gosnells has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent. The unemployment rate is 11.2%.

Over the past year, employment has been relatively stable. As of December 2025, 10,484 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 7.1% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Gosnells lags at 61.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 69.7%. According to Census data, only 4.0% of residents work from home.

Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a notably high concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average. However, professional & technical jobs have limited presence, with only 4.6% of residents employed in this sector compared to the regional average of 8.2%. Over the year ending December 2025, employment increased by 0.4%, while labour force grew by 1.9%, resulting in a rise in unemployment rate by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.3% and unemployment increase by only 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Gosnells' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Gosnells SA2's median income among taxpayers was $47,762 in financial year 2023, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $56,404 during the same period. For Greater Perth, these figures were $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, estimated median income for Gosnells SA2 as of March 2026 would be approximately $52,982, with an average of $62,569. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes in Gosnells falling between the 16th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 31.5% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (7,597 residents), consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 32.0% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 15th percentile.

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

The dwelling structure in Gosnells, as per the latest Census, consisted of 81.0% houses and 19.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Gosnells was at 26.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.3% and rented ones at 32.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,500, below the Perth metro average of $1,907. The median weekly rent in Gosnells was $290, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Gosnells' mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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, consisting of 27.9% couples with children, 21.1% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 35.5%, with lone person households at 31.8% and group households making up 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%. This disparity presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common, with a rate of 10.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.8% and graduate diplomas at 1.2%. Vocational credentials are prevalent among residents aged 15+, with 38.5% holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (28.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in primary education, 7.9% 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 146 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These are covered by 30 routes, serving 5,402 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents on average 188 meters from the nearest stop. Most commuters travel outward daily. Car remains the primary mode at 83%, while train usage stands at 9%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling, below the regional norm.

Only 4% of residents work from home (2021 Census). Service frequency averages 771 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 37 weekly trips per stop. The provided map illustrates the 100 nearest stops to the area'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 of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age cohorts exhibit notable prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~11,457 people), compared to Greater Perth's 59.0% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.4% and 8.4% of residents respectively. However, 67.0% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. Gosnells has 17.4% of residents aged 65 and over (4,201 people), higher than Greater Perth's 16.1%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly 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' cultural diversity is notable, with 28.0% speaking a language other than English at home and 39.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 42.6%. Islam's representation is higher than average, comprising 11.1%, compared to Greater Perth's 3.2%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (27.6%), Australian (22.0%), and Other (17.4%), which exceeds the regional average of 11.2%. Notably, Filipino (3.4%) and Maori (1.5%) populations in Gosnells are higher than regional averages of 1.4% and 0.9%, respectively.

Gosnells's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Gosnells is 38 years, close to Greater Perth's average of 37 years and equivalent to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Gosnells has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 years (13.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 years (13.6%). In the period from the 2021 Census to present, the population aged 15-24 years has increased from 11.7% to 13.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 0-4 years has decreased from 7.0% to 6.2%. By 2041, Gosnells is projected to experience significant changes in its age composition. Notably, the 55-64 age group is expected to grow by 31%, adding 800 people, reaching a total of 3,343 from the current 2,542. Meanwhile, both the 5-14 and 35-44 age groups are anticipated to have reduced numbers.