Western Australia location profile
Gosnells WA 6110
Gosnells is an established, family-friendly suburb in Perth’s south-east with a mix of older homes and newer infill. It offers affordable living, a revitalised town centre around the train station, and access to riverside green spaces.
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Why families consider Gosnells
Diverse and multicultural, with families, downsizers and first-home buyers. Housing is mainly detached on larger blocks with growing townhouse/villa stock; lifestyle is relaxed and community-oriented with good value for money.
Amenities & services
- Gosnells Central Shopping Centre (Albany Hwy) and local village retail
- Maddington Central (nearby regional centre)
- GP clinics, dental practices and allied health
- Armadale Health Service (nearest major hospital)
- Cafes, pubs and casual dining along Albany Highway
- City of Gosnells community centres and youth services
- Gosnells Knowledge Centre – 2232 Albany Hwy, Gosnells
- Kenwick Library – Kenwick
- Thornlie Library – Thornlie
- Amherst Village Library – Southern River
Transport & connectivity
- Gosnells Station (Armadale Line)
- Transperth bus services connecting to Cannington, Armadale, Thornlie and Perth CBD
- Albany Highway, Tonkin Highway access, Corfield Street and Southern River Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Mary Carroll Park wetlands and walking trails
- Gosnells Oval and local sports clubs
- Canning River foreshore paths and picnic spots
- Gosnells Skate Park and playgrounds
- Community events and programs at The Agonis precinct
- Mary Carroll Park
- Pioneer Park (Gosnells town centre)
- Canning River Foreshore Reserve
- Gosnells Oval
- Civic Centre Gardens (The Agonis)
Education context
Multiple long day care centres, family day care and OSHC options across the suburb; vacancies vary by age but are generally reasonable near the town centre and along Albany Highway/Fremantle Road.
- Curtin University – Bentley campus (~12–14km NW)
- Murdoch University – Murdoch/South St campus (~20km W)
- University of Western Australia – Crawley (~25km NW)