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Gosnells
127 km²
A growing population has shifted the feel of Gosnells, where the community has expanded by 19% since 2011. It is now a notably young area, with a typical resident aged 36 and a high proportion of children. The suburb has become far more multicultural, attracting a large number of overseas-born residents. This mix of young families and new arrivals creates a diverse, active community with a strong focus on child-rearing.
Gosnells has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The area is much younger than most, with a typical resident aged 36 and children under 15 making up 20.8% of the population. While the total population grew to 126,376, the proportion of seniors is well below the national figure.
A significant 43.7% of residents were born overseas, a figure far above the national average that has risen 6.0 points since 2011. English and Australian ancestries remain common, followed by Chinese and Indian heritage.
Multiculturalism is highly visible here, with 35.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure and represents a 14 point increase since 2011, and 5.5% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 32.7% of people reporting no religion, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 38.2%.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 20.4% of the community, which is a rise of 7.9 points since 2011. Year 12 completion has also climbed to 56.8%.
Typical household incomes are higher than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly income of $1,656. This is a rise of $284 since 2011, though it remains a little below the national figure.
Residents generally report better health than the national average, with only 24.4% having a long-term health condition and 7.2% living with a mental health condition.
Unpaid childcare is very common here, with 29.5% of people caring for children, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, volunteering is much lower than in most areas at 12.0%.
The area is home to 3,448 First Nations people, a larger population than in about 90% of similar areas. Unemployment among this group is much higher than most areas at 20.5%.
Homes here are typically larger, with 2.8 people per dwelling. This is much higher than most areas, and 64.4% of households are couples with children.
Large homes are the norm, with 90.5% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. This is far above the national figure, and 88.8% of the housing consists of separate detached houses.
Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a large number of stops. While 67.4% of people drive to work, very few—just 5.0%—work from home.
About 34.8% of residents moved in the last five years, though this is a fall from 2011. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.1% of the population.
Working or looking for work is more common here than in most areas, with 62.6% of adults active. However, the unemployment rate is a little above the national figure at 6.8%.
The area is generally advantaged compared to similar regions, with a strong business presence of 10,987 companies and population growth of 10.0% since 2021.
The local climate features an average annual rainfall of 671mm, which is far above the state average. Typical maximum temperatures are 25.7 degrees.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.2. Most residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, or public transport stop, which is far above the state average.