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Gosnells
16 km²
Spanning over 15 square kilometres in Greater Perth, Gosnells is a large and growing community that is becoming increasingly multicultural. It is a place for families, with a much higher share of children and larger homes than most other areas. However, the community faces significant economic challenges, with typical incomes falling well below the national figure and a high unemployment rate. This creates a distinctive character where strong family ties and cultural diversity coexist with notable financial disadvantage.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
Families are well catered for: 35 schools serve Gosnells.
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The population has grown 10% since 2011 to reach 21,146 people. It is a family-oriented area where 20.4% of residents are children under 15, a figure much higher than most similar areas.
Overseas birth is common here, with 36.5% of residents born outside Australia, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most frequent, followed by Scottish, Irish and Filipino.
Language diversity has surged, with the share of people using another language at home rising 13 points since 2011 to reach 26.0%. This is well above the Western Australian average, and 4.6% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is varied, with 38.6% identifying as Christian and 10.0% as Muslim. Those with no religion make up 36.2% of the community, which is lower than the state average.
Education levels are much lower than most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion has risen 10 points since 2011, but at 44.8%, it remains far below the national figure.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical weekly family income is $1,550, which is well below the national figure of $2,120. Only 8.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week.
Residents experience more health issues than average, with 29.9% having a long-term health condition. Those needing help with daily activities are also more common here, at 6.8%.
Volunteerism is much lower than in most areas at 10.8%. Around 11.4% of the community provides unpaid care, while 26.6% look after children without pay.
The area has a large First Nations population of 819 people. This group faces significant hardship, with an unemployment rate of 26.6%, which is far above the national average.
Family structures are varied, with a much higher share of one-parent families (20.1%) and people living alone (31.7%) compared to most other areas.
Housing is dominated by separate houses, and 84.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms. Renting is more common than usual at 31.4%, though the typical weekly rent of $290 is well below the national figure.
The area is well served by public transport with 139 stops, though only 3.6% of people work from home—one of the lowest rates in the country. Most people commute by car.
The community is relatively stable, with 35.6% of people moving in the last five years, which is lower than the national average. Recent overseas arrivals have fallen since 2011.
The unemployment rate is 8.9%, which is well above the state and national figures. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail.
Gosnells is ranked among the most disadvantaged areas in the region, with very low scores for overall advantage, job skills, and access to resources.
The area sees an average annual rainfall of 720mm and has average maximum temperatures of 25.5 degrees.
The neighborhood is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 99% within 10 minutes of public transport.