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Gosnells
16 km²
A high proportion of overseas-born residents defines Gosnells, where 36.5% of the population was born abroad. This diverse community is generally younger than most, with a typical resident aged 38 and a higher number of children under 15. While many households are larger and include children, there is also a notable number of people living alone. The area is marked by a strong international presence and a wide range of family structures.
Gosnells has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
Families are well catered for: 35 schools serve Gosnells.
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Gosnells is a relatively young area, with 20.4% of people under 15, which is a little above the national figure. It is also home to a larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population than most similar areas.
The area has a very strong international character, with 36.5% of people born overseas, well above the 27.7% national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish, Irish, and Filipino.
Language diversity is high here, as 26.0% of residents use a language other than English at home, well above the national figure. Consequently, the proportion of people who speak little or no English is among the highest for similar areas.
Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, with 38.6% identifying as Christian and 10.0% as Muslim. Fewer people report having no religion compared to the state and national averages.
Educational attainment is lower than in most areas, with only 11.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far below the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also well below the state and national levels.
Incomes are well below the state and national averages, with a typical weekly family income of $1,550. Only 9.0% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national figure.
Residents experience more health challenges than most, with 6.8% needing help with daily activities. Long-term health conditions are more common than the state average, particularly mental health and arthritis.
Volunteer rates are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.8% of people volunteering, well below the national figure of 14.1%. Unpaid housework and childcare rates are also slightly below the state average.
The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, though they face significant challenges. The unemployment rate for First Nations people is far above the national average at 26.6%.
Household types vary widely, with a much higher proportion of one-parent families (20.1%) and people living alone (31.7%) than in most areas. Most homes contain between one and two people.
Renting is much more common here than in most similar areas. While 84.5% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far fewer people own their homes outright compared to the national average.
Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a high number of stops and routes. However, 7.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is higher than the state average.
The community is quite mobile, with 35.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 10.1% of the population, which is higher than most areas.
While full-time employment is slightly above the national average, the unemployment rate is much higher at 8.9%. This is well above the national and state figure of 5.1%.
Gosnells is very walkable, with a score of 6.4. Residents have excellent access to amenities, as 100% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park and 99% are near public transport.